August 7, 2012 at 12:46PM Apple lands patent for NFC-ready shopping app, could make impulse spending an iPhone tap away
July 10, 2012 at 11:28AM Apple nabs patent for NFC-based travel check-in, doesn't quell NFC iPhone rumors just yet
July 9, 2010 at 1:57PM Apple patent application details instant product research via iPhone, more NFC possibilities