European Apple patent hints at NFC chip hidden in 5s fingerprint sensor

[spangenberg]

A sign of thing to come?

http://appleinsider.com/articles/13...ints-at-nfc-capable-iphone-fingerprint-sensor

 

[borgqueenx]

A sign of thing to come?

http://appleinsider.com/articles/13...ints-at-nfc-capable-iphone-fingerprint-sensor

Yeahh...we already know. But thanks.

 

[Kurso]

A sign of thing to come?

http://appleinsider.com/articles/13...ints-at-nfc-capable-iphone-fingerprint-sensor

I don't think it is there. I bet this will be an iPhone 6 feature. Regardless it will come. NFC has way to much traction in Asia and thats where the smartphone growth is.

Plus putting it under the sensor would make for awkward use. It will most likely need to be closer to the top of the phone.