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30 million NFC-equipped phones shipped in 2011, could reach 700 million by 2016

Engadget - Those working on life-changing uses for NFC in phones will now find it even harder to explain why life still hasn't changed. According to Berg Insight, annual global sales of NFC-equipped handsets increased ten-fold to reach 30 million units in 2011 and are forecast to grow to 700 million units by 2016.

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Sony MDR-1000X wireless headset review — noise cancelling beyond compare - Pokde

Sony MDR-1000X is by far the best wireless noise cancelling headset I have ever used, packed with features and also tons of Sony's audio technologies.

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Wileyfox returns to form with the £159 Swift 2

A fingerprint scanner, NFC chip and aluminium body are among the notable upgrades.

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Apple says banks can't touch iPhone NFC without harming security

Apple really doesn't want to let anyone else use its contactless payment technology.

Modern iPhones come bundled with NFC chips that let users pay for things easily via Apple Pay, and the Cupertino giant is fighting back against attempts from Australian banks to gain access to it.

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