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Apple’s Patent-Pending Passbook Updates Could Transform Shopping

Saturday, December 22, 2012 15:10
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A newly discovered patent application hints that Apple is planning to update its Passbook digital-coupon storage app with Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology. This means future iPhone and iPod touch products may come with location-based technology that displays relevant coupons and gift cards as soon as you’re near a store.
Apple Insider discovered that the Cupertino-based company filed a new patent application for “Integrated coupon storage, discover and redemption system” with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this week. The application, dated Dec. 20, hints at Apple’s intent to integrate “non-transitory computer-readable storage media for managing and redeeming electronic coup… Continue reading…
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source: http://feeds.mashable.com/~r/Mashable/~3/sxzYSLX1Yaw/



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