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New set of iPhone 5 front assembly pics reveals a possible NFC chip setup

By Daniel Petrov

Published: Aug 27, 2012, 6:00 AM

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New set of iPhone 5 front assembly pics reveals a possible NFC chip setup

Another purported front panel assembly leaked for the next iPhone, which includes what is looking like an NFC chip, has leaked from another anonymous source.

During the iOS 6 unveiling Apple showcased its new Passbook app, which serves as a hub for credit, debit, store and gift cards, movie tickets, and so on, so the NFC chip makes perfect sense to start establishing Cupertino's own mobile payments network.

Google has its Wallet undertaking for Android devices, but its scope has limitations, whereas the inevitable multimillion sales of the sixth generation iPhone will bring in a lot of similar devices with mobile purchasing capabilities, so that vendors start paying attention.

source: Apple.pro via AppleInsider

New set of iPhone 5 front assembly pics reveals a possible NFC chip setup

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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena from 2010 to 2025, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.