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The Apple Payment Patents: What Do They Mean for Mobile Commerce, P2P Payments?

Author: Mark Beccue, Senior Analyst, Mobile Services

Published: 15 Jun 2010

In April, four patents were published by Apple related to NFC (Near Field Communications) and mobile commerce. Much has been said in the press, speculating about Apple’s intentions. After analyzing the patent documents, ABI Research believes Apple may have a significant impact on mobile commerce and mobile P2P (Person-to-Person) payments.

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