Apple Inc plans to include near-field communication (NFC), a technology that can be used to make payments wirelessly, in its upcoming smartwatch, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.<\/p>\n
The company is also expected to add the technology, which is used to transmit data wirelessly over short distances, to the next version of its iPhone, the paper reported.<\/p>\n
The smartwatch will be offered in two sizes and will have sensors to track and monitor health, people familiar with the device told the paper.<\/p>\n
However, the smartwatch is unlikely to go on sale this year, the people said.<\/p>\n
Apple did not immediately respond to calls and emails for comment.<\/p>\n
NFC will allow users to make payments for goods and services with credit cards stored with Apple’s iTunes digital content store, the report said.<\/p>\n
Apple has invited media to a “special event” in its hometown of Cupertino, California, on Sept. 9, when the iPhone maker is expected to unveil the latest versions of its best-selling smartphones.<\/p>\n
Apple’s shares were trading up 0.46 percent at $99.40 in early afternoon trading on the Nasdaq.<\/p>\n
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