No NFC in iPhone 5?

**Matt Savoca** · 03-14-2011, 08:22 AM

One of the biggest rumors being thrown around for next generation iDevices, particularly the iPhone 5 is that Apple is planning adding Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which would allow iPhone users to shop and pay at retail locations using their phone, without the need for cash or card. According to new reports however, this technology has been scrapped, at least for the iPhone 5.

According to the Independent, Apple recently let European phone carriers know that the iPhone 5 will not include the previously reported NFC payment system. The reason of the removal of this feature seems to be due to Apple's concern that there is no "standard across the industry" for wave-and-pay systems yet. It had been assumed at this point that Apple would be leading the way in creating its own NFC technology, which could theoretically create a industry standard, compatible with the wildly popular phone.

It had been previously rumored that NFC would be in the iPad 2, which also came and went. It seems likely now that Apple's next iOS device will also lack the rumored feature, regardless of the previous reports from sources such as Bloomberg.

Source:
The Independent

**Sem656** · 03-14-2011, 08:31 AM

Why would they put it on the iPad 2? I never heard talk about it before it was out. That would be stupid who wants to carry it around while shopping?

**Colby21** · 03-14-2011, 08:31 AM

i kinda knew this would happen. I feel like apple doesn't incorporate features unless they know there would be a huge market for it.

**kuhndsn** · 03-14-2011, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by Colby21

i kinda knew this would happen. I feel like apple doesn't incorporate features unless they know there would be a huge market for it.

Makes sense. I had the option in as well as many others in German a few years ago to pay for such things as taxi cabs, vending machines, etc... with the cell phone but never did it. In fact I don't think I ever seen anyone doing it. Pretty cool feature but I don't think people are ready for that yet. I also don't think our security infrastructure in cell tech is as secure as I would like it to be for that option. but... I am no expert nor am I up to speed on the encryption method...

If they do offer it in the near future I think Ill step back and watch to see if there is a big security problem first.

**center_99_99** · 03-14-2011, 09:18 AM

Originally Posted by Sem656

Why would you even post that if you aren't saying anything about it? That's dumb.

Why would they put it on the iPad 2? I never heard talk about it before it was out. That would be stupid who wants to carry it around while shopping?

Hey, Negative Nancy! Yes there was talk about NFC on the iPad 2.

Quit thinking with a one track mind. If the iPad 2 had transmit and receive NFC, an entrepreneur could take credit card payments via NFC card or iPhone(if/when equipped). Think about all the street vendors that work out of carts and trucks, they could Accept credit cards, and all they would need is an iPad.

P.S. What's up with the recent influx of people being A'holes. I remember a year or two ago, and everyone was nice and helpful. These moderators and writers are doing this for you. If you don't like the content, go to another website.

**Reako** · 03-14-2011, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by Colby21

i kinda knew this would happen. I feel like apple doesn't incorporate features unless they know there would be a huge market for it.

Why would any "profitable" business spend money on delivering "anything" without first knowing there is a market? I don't understand why you're acting as if Apple is alone on this. Hahaha

**novadam** · 03-14-2011, 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Colby21

i kinda knew this would happen. I feel like apple doesn't incorporate features unless they know there would be a huge market for it.

Well ... except for the iPad, right?I mean, tablets had been flaming out for years before the iPad. Now it seems like everyone and their brother is coming out with their own clone, er, tablet. Apple basically created the market by doing it right.

**joshbot** · 03-14-2011, 10:11 AM

Apple shouldn't turn one of the most hacked devices in history into an automated personal money exchange machine. It would be like making a chainsaw with a toothbrush attachment on the end. Just because it can be done doesn't mean it should be. Furthermore, Apple and you both would want ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE it's not going to do something unexpected due to avid modifiers or error. Let someone pioneer the chainsaw toothbrush technology. Sure Apple is ahead of the tech curve but where there's a will there's a way to hack.

**Jahooba** · 03-14-2011, 10:18 AM

NFC just seems like a bad idea. I mean, why even bother? Will this replace your wallet? No. It only takes a moment to swipe a card over a reader.

It's not like anyone is 'burdened' by their wallet: "Jesus Christ," he said to himself, "having a wallet is unbearable - I wish there was another way to pay for things so I didn't have to carry around this heavy stack of little plastic cards!"

**CynicalDriver** · 03-14-2011, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Jahooba

It's not like anyone is 'burdened' by their wallet: "Jesus Christ," he said to himself, "having a wallet is unbearable - I wish there was another way to pay for things so I didn't have to carry around this heavy stack of little plastic cards!"

Actually... I have said that, but I have 10 cards, not counting my IDs.

Two debit cards (Paypal, and bank)
Two fuel cards (for purchasing gas)
Two credit cards (travel expenses)
Four loyalty cards (hotels, gas, etc..)

A wallet gets painful with that much in it!

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**Snozberries** · 03-14-2011, 10:40 AM

lets think back to intel's lightpeak that got assimilated by the borg and spit out as thunderbolt connections. hmmm. i'm sure apple will find and ultimately purchase some company that is making a headway in NFC...

**Kariodude** · 03-14-2011, 11:38 AM

I feel like I should point this out every time I see "iPhone 5" mentioned. The next iPhone won't be called the iPhone 5. Apple doesn't name iPhones according to a series of numbers. The first one was called the 2g and the 2 after that were called 3G and 3Gs. If anything, the next phone will just be called the iPhone 4G and work on AT&T and Verizon's 4G networks.

**c0dy** · 03-14-2011, 11:59 AM

That would have been pretty sick. I'll upgrade again when 6 comes out, hopefully NFC is there by then.

**xclusiveiphone** · 03-14-2011, 11:59 AM

Now if only they would make it so that police will accept my drivers license from my iPhone then I can forget my wallet.

**krosis** · 03-14-2011, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by Kariodude

I feel like I should point this out every time I see "iPhone 5" mentioned. The next iPhone won't be called the iPhone 5. Apple doesn't name iPhones according to a series of numbers. The first one was called the 2g and the 2 after that were called 3G and 3Gs. If anything, the next phone will just be called the iPhone 4G and work on AT&T and Verizon's 4G networks.

The current "iPhone 4" model would seem to disagree with your theory.

Besides I don't think people are really trying to "predict the name" like you accuse, so much as using a well understood term to refer to a future product. Calling it the "iPhone 4G" right now would be even more imprudent than calling it a 5, because it makes an assumption about a feature that hasn't been confirmed.

**center_99_99** · 03-14-2011, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by Kariodude

I feel like I should point this out every time I see "iPhone 5" mentioned. The next iPhone won't be called the iPhone 5. Apple doesn't name iPhones according to a series of numbers. The first one was called the 2g and the 2 after that were called 3G and 3Gs. If anything, the next phone will just be called the iPhone 4G and work on AT&T and Verizon's 4G networks.

Apple named he first one iPhone, not iphone 2g. They didn't name the second one iPhone 2 because they wanted people to know it was 3G capable. The third one couldn't be called iPhone 3 because the iPhone 3G. Now we are on track with the 4th iPhone being named iPhone 4. My money is on iPhone 5 my friend.

**Reako** · 03-14-2011, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by novadam

Well ... except for the iPad, right?I mean, tablets had been flaming out for years before the iPad. Now it seems like everyone and their brother is coming out with their own clone, er, tablet. Apple basically created the market by doing it right.

Features != products. Remember that.

**ODB25** · 03-14-2011, 12:46 PM

This is really the last thing I'd care to see on the next iPhone

**bigboyz** · 03-14-2011, 01:22 PM

Haha...people neglect to remember Apple is a business 1st and foremost....2nd comes the title of technology front runner....business 1st :]

**Bluemoldycheeze88** · 03-14-2011, 01:55 PM

NFC and 4G not in the iPhone 5.

Why? Simple not enough places have 4G networking and not enough business have NFC payment machines installed.

Does paypass count as NFC?

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