Apple Reportedly Testing Proximity-Aware iPhone Prototypes

Apple’s recent hiring of Benjamin Vigier, an expert in near field communications, led many to wonder if the next iPhone could also be our next wallet. According to TechCrunch, Apple’s already testing prototypes of just such a proximity-aware iPhone.

According to TechCrunch’s sources, Apple’s testing contactless payment-capable iPhones equipped with hardware from NXP Semiconductor, suggesting that such functionality is definitely something they’re working on for inclusion in the next iPhone. … Continue Reading

Canada’s Blackberry maker won’t give in without a fight

It’s small-town Waterloo, Ontario, versus the fearsome United Arab Emirates.

But in recent years, RIM has shown its thick skin, and once again, the Canadian Blackberry maker displays stubborn intolerance. The UAE, which covers seven Arab states, has stated that it will shut down several Blackberry services this fall, should RIM not comply with its conditions, which include allowing local authorities to monitor communication on RIM’s devices.

UAE’s threat has been met with much opposition, even outside of RIM: a spokeswoman for the U.S. State Department recently told The Globe and Mail they were “disappointing,” stating that “it’s not about the Canadian company, it’s about what we think is an important element of human rights … and the free flow of information.” … Continue Reading

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