Prior to the iPhone 5 event we saw a lot of rumors floated about NFC (Near Field Communications) and whether or not Apple would include it in their new, flagship device. Now that the event is over, the iPhone 5 is here, and NFC isn't, many people are surprised by the ommission, and by the ommission of ?wireless charging.?In an interview with AllThingsD's Ina Fried, Apple Senior VP Phil Schiller laid out the reasons for the lack of NFC and wireless charging in the iPhone 5:
It?s not clear that NFC is the solution to any current problem, Schiller said. ?Passbook does the kinds of things customers need today.
On the topic of wireless charging, similar ideals were stated:
Schiller noted that the wireless charging systems still have to be plugged into the wall, so it?s not clear how much convenience they add. The widely-adopted USB cord, meanwhile, can charge in wall outlets, computers and even on airplanes, he said. ?Having to create another device you have to plug into the wall is actually, for most situations, more complicated,? Schiller said.
In speaking of the new dock connector, Schiler highlighted how thin the new iPhone 5 was and stated that design has been in use since iPods as far back as 2003, in order to meet the size demands of today and create products as thin as what Apple unveiled, a change and adoption of the new "Lightning" connector was needed
?This is the new connector for many years to come,? he said.
In other words, yes, you may have to pick up some accessories but those accessories will be able to be used over the next few years. Anyone think Apple's making a short-term mistake and NFC and wireless charging will be must-have competive features this year?
Source: All Things D
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