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Apple Hints At Near-Field Payments System In Next-Gen iPhone, iPad

Posted by timothy on from the please-swipe-this-spot-on-your-screen dept.

An anonymous reader writes "The smartphone seems to be well on its way to becoming the next wallet; and Apple could be pushing that movement along. Reports from several outlets suggest the Cupertino, Calif.-based electronics giant has plans to put a near-field communications chip in the next versions of the iPhone and iPad for contactless payments technology. The latest report, from blog Apple Insider, says Apple has put up two job postings for two global payment platforms managers."

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  1. Re:TFSite by commodore6502 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I installed adblock but then extricated it again, because I felt guilty. Ads are what pay for my free internet, free movies/dramas (TV), and free music (radio). I'd sooner deal with them than deal with a monthly subscription.

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    Information wants to be expensive AND wants to be free. So you have Value vs. Cheap distribution fighting each other.