Is Google Losing Interest in NFC?

The innovative Bump app, which made its debut as a clever way to make short-range data transfers on Apple iOS devices, has been available for five years now. Yet search giant Google has just now acquired the small company for an undisclosed amount. Meanwhile, Big G just released its Google Wallet app for iOS, while notably removing the requirement to use near-field communications, or NFC.

Combined, these two moves could potentially signal that Google is losing interest in NFC, considering its slow adoption, and may be exploring other options for short-range data transfers.

In the following video, Erin Kennedy discusses Google's buy with Evan Niu, CFA, and Jamal Carnette.

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