Smartphones And Mobiles
Apple was late to the game in bringing NFC to the iPhone, but when it did it was alongside the fully realised mobile payment platform that is Apple Pay.
However, a new report from The Information suggests Apple is currently shopping around for other avenues to explore with the NFC technology inside the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Two such examples include building security and public transportation. The report states that Apple is already in communication with HID Global and Cubic - companies that develop building keycards and transit fare systems respectively.
According to the report: "Spokespeople for the companies declined to comment about any discussions with Apple, but executives there discussed how they could integrate their systems with the iPhone."
Historically, Apple has always had strong partnerships in place before moving forward with any new technology. Think of the record companies for iTunes, the car manufacturers for CarPlay and credit card companies for Apple Pay.
A good indicator of the validity of this claim is the fact that Apple has already struck up a partnership with Starwood Hotels that will allow guests to use an Apple Watch rather than a hotel keycard to access their rooms. However, this uses Bluetooth rather than NFC to operate.
Apple Pay has already been met with some resistance but the Cupertino company is obviously forging ahead with its plan to make the iPhone the centrepoint of your daily routine.
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Smartphones And Mobiles
Apple to expand iPhone 6 NFC beyond Apple Pay?
Apple was late to the game in bringing NFC to the iPhone, but when it did it was alongside the fully realised mobile payment platform that is Apple Pay.
However, a new report from The Information suggests Apple is currently shopping around for other avenues to explore with the NFC technology inside the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus.
Two such examples include building security and public transportation. The report states that Apple is already in communication with HID Global and Cubic - companies that develop building keycards and transit fare systems respectively.
According to the report: "Spokespeople for the companies declined to comment about any discussions with Apple, but executives there discussed how they could integrate their systems with the iPhone."
Pay it forward
Historically, Apple has always had strong partnerships in place before moving forward with any new technology. Think of the record companies for iTunes, the car manufacturers for CarPlay and credit card companies for Apple Pay.
A good indicator of the validity of this claim is the fact that Apple has already struck up a partnership with Starwood Hotels that will allow guests to use an Apple Watch rather than a hotel keycard to access their rooms. However, this uses Bluetooth rather than NFC to operate.
Apple Pay has already been met with some resistance but the Cupertino company is obviously forging ahead with its plan to make the iPhone the centrepoint of your daily routine.
Read more mobile news
- Apple's Annual Event To Be Held On September 09
Invitations for upcoming events are distribued. Apple has just sent invitations to the press organisationsa and representatives to join them on September 9 for an upcoming event. The rumors have revealed this date already, so it is not a surprise...
- Fans Of Apple Brand Are Most Loyal To The Brand
A survey report , that shows the loyalty of mobile phone users It is very interesting study to know how the mobile phone users are strictly bound to their favorite brand and they only buy the products of their beloved company. A survey was...
- Iphone 6 Can Play 4k Videos
While Apple isn't always super forthcoming about the specs of its handsets, it does at least tend to fill you in on their features, but with the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus it neglected to mention one - the fact that it can play 4K videos. Tuaw.com reports...
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