The Information reports Apple is looking to expand the iPhone's NFC capabilities.
For years, Apple was shy about embracing NFC payment technology, while the rest of the world--particularly countries in Asia--moved full-speed ahead. Google, for example, has offered users NFC payments via its Wallet app since 2011. But with the release of Apple Pay, Apple is diving all in on one-tap payments. (For further reading, my brave colleague Harry McCracken going a week using Apple Pay only. Spoiler alert: He's doing well! At least so far.)