Rumor: Apple smartwatch will get nfc for mobile payments

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New rumours suggest that Apple are still to release a smartwatch of the plan is to have nfc functionality in that build. This would be possible via the smart watch payments. Also, there would be two versions, both with oled displays.

According to The Wall Street Journal, which she is known to have sources in Apple, the long-awaited smartwatch get support for the execution of payment for products and services to buy. That would work with the korteafstandstechnologie nfc, which is now mainly used in smartphones. The presence of nfc in the smartwatch probably means also that the new iPhones here on will have something where, incidentally, several previous rumors already pointed out.

With the Apple smartwatch, users can according to the sources of The Wall Street Journal make purchases with linked credit cards whose details are stored in iTunes. The payment function is consistent with previous rumors that appeared about a payment service of Apple. The service would be with support for Mastercard, Visa and American Express to be set up. The service must be a competitor for Wallet of Google and make payments through the iPhone, and presumably also Apple’s smartwatch.

The Wall Street Journal says that the Apple smartwatch in two sizes available. Both variants would be equipped with an oled screen and the usual features, such as tracking fitness and health data, would be present. Earlier rumors pointed out that Apple considering $ 400 for smartwatch, but that there are also cheaper versions would come out. What the differences are between the models, the size, is still unclear.

Presumably announces Apple on 9 september, two new iPhones, as well as the new smartwatch. The Apple watch is, however, probably not until sometime next year available, though it is likely that there previously is started with the acceptance of pre-orders.

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