iTunes accounts with credit cards a 'tremendous asset' for potential Apple e-wallet

With Apple rumored to launch a mobile e-wallet in the coming years, potentially as soon as this year, one analysis has noted that the iPhone maker could have a leg up on previous efforts, like Google Wallet, because of the fact that Apple already has hundreds of millions of users' credit card numbers tied to their iTunes accounts.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 43

New rumor points to fingerprint sensor, NFC e-wallet in Apple's next iPhone

A new report out of China claims that Apple has contracted with Taiwan's Chipbond Science and Technology to build fingerprint sensors into its next-generation iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 70

Last-minute rumor claims Apple will include NFC chip in 'iPhone 5'

A prominent developer continues to believe that Apple will include a near-field communications chip in its next iPhone, though it may not be used for mobile payments.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 3

Apple's next iPhone not expected to feature NFC technology

A pair of new reports suggest that Apple's next-generation iPhone is unlikely to have near-field communication technology that would allow for e-wallet functionality.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 100

Airline tech chief expects 2012 iPhone with NFC to dominate e-tickets

Apple's Passbook application in iOS 6 will likely be enhanced with digital wallet and ticketing services thanks to a near-field communications chip in the company's next-generation iPhone, according to an executive with an airline information technology company.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 26

Apple expected to add NFC support for iOS e-wallet transactions in 2012

Apple is rumored to add support for near-field communications technology to iOS next year, potentially giving iPhone owners the ability to use their phone as an e-wallet for making transactions.

Sam Oliver 14 years ago 37

Google launches Google Wallet service weeks ahead of iPhone 5 refresh

While some reports have suggested Apple could introduce support for NFC-based payments in a new iPhone model as early as this fall, rival Google on Monday launched its own NFC solution conceived initially for Sprint Android smartphones.

Chris Smith 14 years ago 62

NYT: Apple 'just weeks away' from announcing 'fairly different' iPhone 5

Apple is "just weeks away" from announcing a fifth-generation iPhone that will be fairly different from the iPhone 4, both on the inside and outside, according to a new report.

Josh Ong 14 years ago 70

RFID chips could act like an airplane 'black box' for Apple's future iPhones

Future iPhones equipped with near-field communication technology could store vital information that would allow for hardware failure to be quickly diagnosed by Apple, even after the handset is nonfunctional.

Neil Hughes 14 years ago 19

Apple's plans for NFC e-wallet in future iPhone remain 'unknown'

Despite reports and evidence that Apple is exploring potentially including near-field communications in a future iPhone model, the company's plans remain "unknown," according to one RFID chipmaker.

Neil Hughes 15 years ago 23

10th anniversary of retail could see Apple adopt NFC payments - rumor

With Apple said to be planning secret meetings and changes in its stores this coming weekend, a new rumor claims that the company could adopt near-field communication wireless transaction capabilities in its retail outlets.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 20

Near-field communications chip not expected in Apple's next iPhone

Apple will not include an RFID near-field communications chip for e-wallet transactions in its anticipated fifth-generation iPhone, a new report claims.

Slash Lane 15 years ago 45

Apple awarded patent for RFID tag reader in touchscreen devices

A patent recently granted to Apple detailing a method of incorporating a Radio Frequency Identification tag reader into the screen of a portable touchscreen device in order to save space has furthered speculation that Apple plans to add RFID features to the iPhone.

Josh Ong 15 years ago 21

Improved antenna, 4-inch screen, NFC e-wallet rumored for Apple's iPhone 5

A new report from a Far East newspaper reiterates rumors that Apple will sell a next-generation "iPhone 5" this summer with an improved antenna design, a larger 4-inch display, and integrated near-field communications chip for wireless e-wallet transactions.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 128

Apple planning NFC e-wallet functionality for a 'coming' iPhone, NYT says

Apple reportedly plans to add a near-field communications chip to a future iPhone for wireless e-wallet transactions, though the feature will not necessarily appear in this year's anticipated iPhone 5.

Sam Oliver 15 years ago 13

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