. NFC-enabled for a cashless future
Still noticeable by its absence in iOS devices, the potential uses for NFC are many. The most significant use for NFC is in cashless payment systems, such as Google Wallet, which is already accelerating our move towards a cashless society, but its implementation goes far beyond that.
By checking in to an NFC tag with an enabled phone, it is possible to automate tasks. An NFC tag on your desk could, when triggered, automatically show your diary for the day. An NFC point at your reception would allow customers to obtain a digital visitor's pass.
The simple act of two radio-enabled chips touching has endless possibilities and – as more and more devices have them, particularly within the realms of the Internet of Things – Apple is being left further and further behind.