“We’ve received a tip about an unexpected application for the NFC chip Apple is expected to build into the iPhone 5,” Leander Kahney reports for The Cult of Mac.
“Near Field Communication (NFC) is a short-range wireless connection technology that would turn the iPhone into an electronic wallet or security passkey,” Kahney reports. “NFC is already in use in Asia and is expected to explode here in the next three to five years, especially if Apple adopts the technology. NFC has been rumored for the iPhone 5, and Apple appears to be gearing up for a NFC revolution. It has made a lot of NFC hires, including a a leading NFC expert and has patented a lot of NFC technology.”
Kahney reports, “If the iPhone 5 does have NFC, applications like an eWallet are a no-brainer. But we’ve been told that Apple is also researching NFC for remote computing. For example, a NFC iPhone will allow users to carry a lot of their desktop data and settings with them — and load that data onto a compatible Mac. If users wave a NFC-equipped iPhone at a NFC Mac (they need to be in close proximity to interact), the Mac will load all their applications, settings and data. It will be as though they are sitting at their own machine at home or work. When the user leaves, and the NFC-equipped iPhone is out of range, the host machine returns to its previous state.”
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MacDailyNews Take: Hence the, or a major, need for billion-dollar data centers?
Retail will change dramatically.
With everything barcoded properly, I can scan items as I move throughout the store, pass briefly by the register to sync my purchases and off I go.
Retail will change dramatically.
With everything barcoded properly, I can scan items as I move throughout the store, pass briefly by the register to sync my purchases and off I go.
“If users wave a NFC-equipped iPhone at a NFC Mac (they need to be in close proximity to interact), the Mac will load all their applications, settings and data. It will be as though they are sitting at their own machine at home or work. When the user leaves, and the NFC-equipped iPhone is out of range, the host machine returns to its previous state.”
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“If users wave a NFC-equipped iPhone at a NFC Mac (they need to be in close proximity to interact), the Mac will load all their applications, settings and data. It will be as though they are sitting at their own machine at home or work. When the user leaves, and the NFC-equipped iPhone is out of range, the host machine returns to its previous state.”
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UGH! It cut off my name (title) which was…
Thanks “PC” Guys for just Walking In and Figuring It Out, right Palm’s Ed?!
MDN Magic Word: schools as in Ed Cooligan, Palm’s Ex-CEO was “schooled” not to laugh and dismiss some PC guys product… right Palm’s Ed?
UGH! It cut off my name (title) which was…
Thanks “PC” Guys for just Walking In and Figuring It Out, right Palm’s Ed?!
MDN Magic Word: schools as in Ed Cooligan, Palm’s Ex-CEO was “schooled” not to laugh and dismiss some PC guys product… right Palm’s Ed?
This could change a work environment dramatically as well.
Each desktop would be equipped with only the essential System software, like dumb terminals, and every user would carry his own software, prefs, mail, contacts, calendars, etc., rendering these desktops harmless and devoid of critical data.
This could change a work environment dramatically as well.
Each desktop would be equipped with only the essential System software, like dumb terminals, and every user would carry his own software, prefs, mail, contacts, calendars, etc., rendering these desktops harmless and devoid of critical data.
If Apple does decide to buy someone, my money is on Akami, with whom they already rely on greatly.
If Apple does decide to buy someone, my money is on Akami, with whom they already rely on greatly.
Hopefully, retail clerks will perform the “Quest for Fire” look, when they sense magic and get all wide-eyed and spooked out! Some of those women don’t have ANY IDEA what a computer is, and when this NFC avalanche hits retail stores (other than Apple) it’s gonna be awesome to watch.
“You mean you can call my register to pay? I didn’t know the cash till had a phone in it!”
Can’t wait!
Hopefully, retail clerks will perform the “Quest for Fire” look, when they sense magic and get all wide-eyed and spooked out! Some of those women don’t have ANY IDEA what a computer is, and when this NFC avalanche hits retail stores (other than Apple) it’s gonna be awesome to watch.
“You mean you can call my register to pay? I didn’t know the cash till had a phone in it!”
Can’t wait!
@kabes
Uh, not to be wet blanket but, these store clerks will be fully trained in NFC’s use before it ever goes operational.
Great movie though.
@kabes
Uh, not to be wet blanket but, these store clerks will be fully trained in NFC’s use before it ever goes operational.
Great movie though.
Buy AAPL stocks! Bet on it … no brainer!
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Innovation for the last ten years and more years!
AAPL stock may split 3 for 1 before it hits $400 in 2011 because it is going to go up $100 per year!
2012 = $501
2013 = $602
2014 = $707
2015 = $808
Buy AAPL stocks! Bet on it … no brainer!
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Innovation for the last ten years and more years!
AAPL stock may split 3 for 1 before it hits $400 in 2011 because it is going to go up $100 per year!
2012 = $501
2013 = $602
2014 = $707
2015 = $808
Apple will no longer need Akamai or Limelight once their data center is fully operational.
I doubt they’ll fully sever their relationship with these dream streamers however, one of the major reasons they bought LaLa, was to acquire their streaming technology and patents.
Get ready for myriad subscription services from Apple.
Apple will no longer need Akamai or Limelight once their data center is fully operational.
I doubt they’ll fully sever their relationship with these dream streamers however, one of the major reasons they bought LaLa, was to acquire their streaming technology and patents.
Get ready for myriad subscription services from Apple.
All I want is applescript (with remote apple-event support of course), that and the ability to run programs (like drawing programs) without an internet connection (*cough*Autodesk*cough**cough**)
All I want is applescript (with remote apple-event support of course), that and the ability to run programs (like drawing programs) without an internet connection (*cough*Autodesk*cough**cough**)
and, not to burst your bubble but this is a bad idea (just imagine some guy siting in a corner with laptop running linux “just there for the wifi”) They already do that with online credit cards
and, not to burst your bubble but this is a bad idea (just imagine some guy siting in a corner with laptop running linux “just there for the wifi”) They already do that with online credit cards
Like the idea (about time NFCs came around, Hong Kong and other places have been using this for a good decade now for transit and small purchases), but security implications are enormous. Stolen phone is the most obvious, but we’ve seen countries jumping on the Blackberry for being “too secure” too.
And, of course, your every movement can be tracked. At least with the money-only NFC cards, you can carry more than one, and remain somewhat anonymous if you top the cards up with cash instead of credit/debit.
Like the idea (about time NFCs came around, Hong Kong and other places have been using this for a good decade now for transit and small purchases), but security implications are enormous. Stolen phone is the most obvious, but we’ve seen countries jumping on the Blackberry for being “too secure” too.
And, of course, your every movement can be tracked. At least with the money-only NFC cards, you can carry more than one, and remain somewhat anonymous if you top the cards up with cash instead of credit/debit.
I already predicted the portable Home directory when Apple first announced the SD card slots – carry your Home stuff around on that card. This is similar, but now you don’t have to mess with a card.