Apple and NFC — iPhone will trigger the Mobile RFID/NFC revolution

August 17, 2010, By ceo | 2 Comments (Closed)

There is a lot of noise/rumors about Apple and NFC after Apple’s hiring of NFC expert sparks digital wallet rumors.

NFC is one of those technologies that I have written quite a bit about (see my NFC/Touch page) and that I believe will change how people use their handsets. Unfortunately it has taken forever to hit the mass market; blame the operators…

And as I’ve previously written, I’ll say it again in 2010 — Even though Nokia was first in understanding the power of proximity and had introduced some of the first handsets, it is the iPhone what will drive the NFC revolution…

Related to this see:

Apple said to be making big mobile payment move with recent hire (ComputerWorld)
Apple hires NFC expert as mobile commerce product manager (NFC Word)
Near-Field (Proximity) Communication in late 2009 (About Mobility)

Tags: 2010, apple, nfc, nokia

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I'm a seasoned technologist, leader, and software engineer with over two decades of experience spanning software engineering, product development, technical program management, and intellectual property. I have a deep background in web and mobile application development, with notable projects including the second version of the Starbucks Android app and the mobile ad SDKs at Amazon, including the Twitch video ads server platforms and SDKs. My experience includes leading teams on designing, developing, and architecting comprehensive frontend and backend solutions, including mobile solutions across Android, iOS, and web platforms. I also integrate machine learning and large language models into applications. I combine technical expertise with strategic leadership to align initiatives with wider business objectives. Additionally, I'm a published author of two books on mobile development and hold six granted patents. I am a member of the Association for Computing Machinery and the Internet Society.