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iPhone 4 getting stickers in Japan for mobile payment solutions

by Kelly Hodgkins Dec 28th 2010 at 7:00AM

NFC technology comes to the iPhone 4 thanks to the Japanese carrier SoftBank, which is offering Sony's FeliCa payment system for the iPhone 4. The system includes an NFC-enabled "seal" that affixes to the back of the iPhone 4 and is compatible with the official Apple bumper case. From the carrier's press release, the system functions independent of the iPhone, so you do not have to install specialized software for the system to work. Three different vendor systems will be available including those from WAON, Nanaco and Edy, a bitWallet solution. This NFC solution will be available for ¥2,980 (US$36) starting February 2011.

Of course, iPhone customers interested in NFC technology may want to wait for the iPhone 5 to arrive. The next generation iPhone may include an integrated NFC chip that would let you use your smartphone as an electronic wallet, a security passkey or even an eTicketing device for concerts, conferences and more. Such capabilities would boost the iPhone above the Android-powered Nexus S, which is being used in an NFC pilot program for local businesses in Portland, Oregon.

[Via Engadget]



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Mr Lizard

So these are just stickers then?

Can't you just affix them to anything you want, i.e. any phone, or any thing?

Not sure where the iPhone comes in here....

December 28 2010 at 9:00 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
airmanchairman

No doubt if Apple is to incorporate this technology into its next handset, the background infrastructural partnerships and 3rd party contracts will be well worked out before the announcement of the feature on launch day.

CEOs and other high-ranking officials involved in the partnerships will take the floor accordingly (after Steve Jobs' inevitable definitive demo) and demonstrate or describe their input and how it benefits the user experience.

And finally, the iconic Apple adverts will show how its done. This we all know and yet somehow we'll still look forward to each step in the process eagerly. Logical, yet somehow Magic

December 28 2010 at 8:03 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
khalil amar

if the iPhone5 will have the NFC technology, it will stay in my pocket like where my wallet use to be. I don't see myself hanging my wallet next to my ear, potentially being brutally taken by a runner (thief) =)

just kidding

December 28 2010 at 7:58 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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airmanchairman

No sir, you have a valid point.

This is where an accessory like a bluetooth headset will serve you well.

Even now I do not show my handset in public unless it's necessary, i.e. to read the screen for whatever reason.

December 28 2010 at 8:07 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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