Apple may have plans to adopt NFC technology for iPhone 5

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Apple opted not to include NFC technology with their latest release of iPhone, but the technology company may have plans to do so with the iPhone 5 that is expected to launch next year. NFC technology has been gaining in popularity amongst the businesses of the world, namely for its ability to turn any smart phone into a payment device. Several technology and telecommunications companies, such as Google and Nokia, have invested heavily into NFC-powered mobile commerce, hoping that consumers will adopt a new way to pay for goods and…

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Parks Associates report shows the growing support behind NFC technology

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NFC-powered mobile commerce continues to gain momentum amongst consumers as telecommunications and technology company labor to raise awareness of NFC technology. Parks Associates, a leading market research and consultation firm, has released a new report outlining the rising demand for mobile commerce coming from consumers. The report shows that mobile consumers are becoming increasingly enamored with “mobile wallets” – the concept of smart phones doubling as payment devices. The increasing demand is attributed to the convenience inherent in the mobile wallet payment system. According to the report, nearly half of…

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NFC Boot Camp seeks to prepare the business world for NFC revolution

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NFC technology is beginning to take off in the business world. A growing number of companies are looking to incorporate the technology into their business in some way, but few have an understanding of what NFC really is. In an attempt to raise awareness of the technology, a group of marketing professionals have launched a new series of seminars geared at preparing businesses for the oncoming storm of NFC technology. Dubbed NFC Boot Camp, this new series provides a crash course in all things NFC, especially when it comes to…

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