iPhone 7: Use NFC - what for and how does it work?
With the new iPhone 7, you can use NFC and do a lot of cool things. This practical tip shows you exactly what NFC is good for and how it works.
iPhone 7: NFC - what is it good for?
- You can currently only use the NFC function with Apple Pay.
- However, Apple recently announced that it plans to release the feature so that you can use it for other services.
- For example, thanks to NFC you can then pay at the supermarket checkout, obtain product information or transfer files.
- When the corresponding update for iOS appears and thus clears the way for NFC is still unclear.
- Even when the payment function is officially introduced in Germany is not yet known.
NFC on iPhone 7: how does it work exactly?
- When using NFC (more information in the link), data is transmitted contactlessly.
- You can use this function either for file transfer or for mobile payment.
- To use the payment function, you must use the appropriate app and make sure that the merchant accepts this payment method.
- Unfortunately, this function is not yet officially available for the iPhone 7 in Germany.
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