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Bank of America testing iPhone payment system

by Mel Martin (Sep 27th, 2012)

Bank of America is testing a new system that will let customers make mobile payments with smartphones, including the iPhone, Reuters reports. Testing has begun in Charlotte, N.C., where the bank is headquartered. Reuters reports the bank is using technology from Paydiant, whose mobile payment ...

iPhone 5 again rumored to have NFC

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 18th, 2011)

It's a game of rumor volleying when it comes to the iPhone 5 and Near Field Communication. Early rumors suggested the iPhone 5 would include NFC technology, but recent information from UK-based The Independent hinted Apple would launch its own NFC-based payment system with the iPhone 6. Now ...

Apple job posting suggests NFC capability for iPad, iPhone

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 28th, 2011)

Thanks to Apple's job board, we may have more evidence that a future version of the iPhone and iPad may include Near Field Communication technology. A recent job listing is seeking a HW test engineer with experience in embedded systems and knowledge of various technologies including RFID. Engadget ...