Once again, Apple bypasses NFC in its new iPhones

Apple has once again dismissed the mobile wallet and data-sharing capabilities of near field communication (NFC) technology. Meanwhile, NFC is being used in dozens of new Android phones, such as the Samsung Galaxy S4, and in phones running the BlackBerry and Windows Phone operating systems. Apple's decision is clearly the result of a long-term competitive strategy based on a projection of how the mobile payments business will evolve. The move serves to benefit Apple most of all, analysts said.