Apple’s long awaited unveiling of its signature smartwatch is expected to wow audiences around the world Tuesday, September 9th.
Industry analysts expect next week’s event to feature a flurry of iDevices including the iWatch, two new iPhones, and an iPad refresh.
Apple’s first iPhone jumpstarted the smartphone craze, and its new iWatch may have the same potential to make wearable technology the next big thing for consumers.
It is now confirmed that the iWatch will also carry NFC tech in a bid to enable payments on the smartwatch. The inclusion of NFC matches the iPhone 6, which will also be unveiled on the same day.
Near-Field Communication is a short-range frequency specially designated for use in the burgeoning payments processing industry.
Tap-to-pay is a feature which is found in most smartphones save for the previous iterations of the iPhone, a hinderance to overall NFC adoption.
The leaked drawings of the iWatch show a beautifully curved wristband that has stylish appeal and wearable comfort written all over.
Apple plans to begin taking pre-orders for the new iWatch, and it is expected that the smartwatch will actually begin shipping to stores until early next year.
The combination of wearable computers mixed with mobile payment simplicity is a sure-fire sign that time keeps slipping into the future.
