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I have to agree with you. It seems like a tremendous waste of resources, listening to and algorithmically calculating when, where, and between whom these trans

by jat850 17y ago

I have to agree with you. It seems like a tremendous waste of resources, listening to and algorithmically calculating when, where, and between whom these transactions occur. Seems like it's simply wrapping a transaction in an entirely extraneous layer with no visible benefit.

muratmutlu 17y ago
I think the smart thing about it is the workaround it provides for phones that don't have NFC functionality. NFC penetration is going to be way behind accelerometers for a while yet. Could be a good opportunity for mid-range/low-end handsets too. Use cases - hmmm. Maybe the security of Paypal when buying things off Gumtree, a used car etc could be the benefit.
- joe_bleau 17y ago
  Having been around long enough to remember when nearly every PDA supported IrDA, I'd agree that the whole bump thingy seems like one really complicated (but very clever!) workaround.
  - jared314 17y ago
    I miss the promise of IrDA.