News - Apple set to integrate direct payment into mobile devices

[HEXUS]

The reported addition of NFC technology to the iPhone and iPad could kick-start the mobile payment market.

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[miniyazz]

Good.. but it'll still hurt me inside when Apple fans try to talk up being able to do it as though they were the first..

[finlay666]

Good.. but it'll still hurt me inside when Apple fans try to talk up being able to do it as though they were the first..

Nexus S already supports it, Apple users will just make it more mainstream

[groo]

My understanding is that the lack of this facility has been impeding the uptake of the iPhone in the Japanese market. They expect an expensive handset to have this facility. Google obviously weren't targeting Japan as the Nexus S uses a NFC technology that is not compatible with the SUICA system in Japan. It will be interesting to see if Apple's solution is compatible (and frankly madness if it isn't! The Japanese market is huge).

[GaryRW]

Much as it pains me to say it, I think the comment in the article about Apple driving uptake of new tech is probably right, even if their track record on true innovation is more questionable.