RFID application on iPhone4G
Since 2005, iphone does not carry the RFID function itself, while some third-party developers tried to introduce RFID product which support iphone. Companies such as Visa jointly with mobile payment company DeviceFidelity developed a special iPhone case In2Pay, which enable iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS users use the iPhone as a credit card without having to carry wallet. In2Pay iphone case fully compatible with all major payment networks and with financial institution adopted NFC (13.56MHz) and ISO 14443 specifications.
But after launching iPhone 4G, there has been filed a patent by Apple for RFID antenna which will enable iPhone users to shop using the handset, products like In2Pay may become an unnecessary invention. Furthermore, iphone 4G with RFID functionality and accompanied by a variety of application may really change our social interaction.
Like iTravel, a travel check-in application which possible launch in iphone 4G, not just allows users to search and book flight directly in the phone, but also can share user’s travel information to any phone contact. Apple’s iTravel is base on NFC to allow user simplify their check-in processes.