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NFC Forum discussions could implement greater range and speed for NFC protocol, boost Apple Pay’s features

A series of planned improvements to the NFC (Near Field Communications) protocol could offer boosts to Apple Pay’s range and speed. This, along with a proposed change, would enable the Wallet app to get smarter, as the standard will begin supporting multiple actions with a single tap. At present, the NFC protocol functions as a […]

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Swatch looking to release smartwatch to compete in wearables market

It’s been a while since Swatch was considered hip and/or cutting edge, but the company might be seeing something in the wearables market. Swatch Group AG announced plans to start selling a smartwatch within the next three months, potentially pitting the Swiss maker of colorful plastic timepieces against the debut of the Apple Watch. The […]

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Intel demonstrates Near-Field Communications on upcoming Ivy Bridge notebook architecture

This could prove spiffy. Per Engadget and its CES coverage, Intel executive Mooly Eden has just confirmed that the company’s forthcoming Ivy Bridge chips will support Near-Field Communications (NFC), as demoed in a transaction involving a laptop and PayPass-enabled MasterCard. NFC technology has yet to be truly demoed as incorporated into notebooks and it’ll be […]

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Apple receives RFID tag reader patent, iPhone 5 possibilities seen on horizon

If it’s not the rumors that keep things interesting, it’s the patents for stuff that might be coming down the line… Per AppleInsider, a patent recently granted to Apple detailing a method of incorporating a Radio Frequency Identification tag reader into the screen of a portable touchscreen device in order to save space has furthered […]

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Rumor: Apple looking to incorporate Near Field Communications into next-gen iOS devices, allow for easier purchases on the fly

A recent Bloomberg report claims that Apple will be incorporating NFC (Near Field Communication) hardware in the next iPhone and iPad, allowing customers to use the iPhone and iPad to make purchases: The services are based on “Near-Field Communication,” a technology that can beam and receive information at a distance of up to 4″, due […]