Personally I prefer CPCs but I can see how the benefits of Apple Pay for larger transactions, with the better tracking of payments, could be convenient.
I can see myself using a normal card for buying a coffee or for travel, but if I'm buying something big then it's no real harm using a phone (certainly no time pressures as with using a phone to tap in and out on the tube with hundreds of commuters behind you cursing).
Thus, having had NFC phones for so long it seems strangely odd to lose it just as it might finally have a real purpose.
But, you can of course live without it.
Yep it is odd, I mean how costly would it have been to implement? Doesn't it go against their ethos somewhat? They are calling the phone 2016 flagship killer. Ironically, that could be the year where mobile payments actually really begin to happen, therefore, could Oneplus have possibly missed a trick? Not sure.
Perhaps they can and will reassess the situation to see if people are now actually starting to use mobile payments, so if there is some kind of upsurge, I'm sure they can implement NFC on the next model, so I don't think it's that big a deal, since it's only really starting to take off, and contactless readers aren't everywhere yet, so if it booms, they can just slap it back on, since they got a window to see how mobile payment use is growing.
Living near London, most places take contactless and I think by September all merchants are supposed to be accepting it so the likes of John Lewis should switch on their already compatible terminals.
2016 does look like the year NFC takes off. Especially as more rail operators are introducing contactless payments for travel, so there's no reason you couldn't load train tickets on your phone soon.
Well its a real positive that it's less than expected as that makes it a real bargain.
Not so worried about the lack of NF technology as not really sure how secure it all is. Android as well is probably a bit too open of platform to trust that sort of technology.
The real concern is the SD chip, it doesnt sound that convincing.
If Android Pay does ever launch in the UK, then I would like a phone with NFC, but I'll still be hoping for an invite so I can try the phone out. Hopefully Madhi will come up with a great ROM for it too.
To think this is only the reservation list and not even the invite list, some people are going to have a long wait.
OnePlus have nailed it once more, these links are all over forums and I don't even think you will climb much higher with the number of links around.
To think this is only the reservation list and not even the invite list, some people are going to have a long wait.
OnePlus have nailed it once more, these links are all over forums and I don't even think you will climb much higher with the number of links around.
No I know, that's why I'm hoping someone who will have an invite to share will think of me. Lol
Your right though that were going to be waiting months.
After reading jonmorris comments about the snapdragon processor on his Web site I think I will looking closely at the Motorola phones when I change in a couple of months .
Frustratingly Android Pay isn't up and running yet, but there's no way I'd now buy a phone without NFC. .. tbh android are faffing about too much. erratic battery life, slow manufacturer/telco updates, late to nfc rollout.. (services not sw). Could be apple next - something I thought I'd never say.
I am not sure what the final thing is that needs to happen to get Google Pay (or Samsung Pay) to work, but I feel that we might now have a chance.
Why? Because, as is often the case, Apple may be late to the party but it's got the public aware of mobile payments as being a thing. Now we see banks advertising Apple Pay, and stickers in McDonald's (and people actually using it) because it's not geeky if Apple does it, it's the future.
Surely now Google can get momentum, especially as the banks must be liking the whole idea. The only people probably hating it are TfL, or more specifically London Underground.
But, anyway, NFC is now a must. It's sad Motorola didn't put NFC on the new Moto G, while the rather impressive Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 (at £130 phone, or less) does.
I wonder what the real reason is for leaving NFC out? Seems like they know it was a bit silly.
Especially considering how cheap it must be to add by now!
I realise cheaper flagship competitors like this must be on tighter profit margins per device than the likes of Samsing and Apple, but surely the addition of NFC wouldn't break the bank?
I think the new phone is going to be mid range to complete with the likes of the Moto G and not another high end phone.
Regarding the NFC I can only guess that they decided having a theme which changes when you change the back cover was more important, apparently NFC caused them to have a low yield of back covers last year as well.
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I've had NFC on my Nokia C7 since 2010 and never used it either. OP2 seems a bit 'meh' to me.
Yep it is odd, I mean how costly would it have been to implement? Doesn't it go against their ethos somewhat? They are calling the phone 2016 flagship killer. Ironically, that could be the year where mobile payments actually really begin to happen, therefore, could Oneplus have possibly missed a trick? Not sure.
Perhaps they can and will reassess the situation to see if people are now actually starting to use mobile payments, so if there is some kind of upsurge, I'm sure they can implement NFC on the next model, so I don't think it's that big a deal, since it's only really starting to take off, and contactless readers aren't everywhere yet, so if it booms, they can just slap it back on, since they got a window to see how mobile payment use is growing.
2016 does look like the year NFC takes off. Especially as more rail operators are introducing contactless payments for travel, so there's no reason you couldn't load train tickets on your phone soon.
Not so worried about the lack of NF technology as not really sure how secure it all is. Android as well is probably a bit too open of platform to trust that sort of technology.
The real concern is the SD chip, it doesnt sound that convincing.
Now excuse my stupidity I noticed someone posted about the LTE banding, short end does it work on UK LTE?
EDIT: As I know sod all about the numbers, bands wise I get 800/1800/2600 and so on.
Thank you!
If anyone has an invite spare or can provide one, can I get one from you?
TIA
Maybe I'm being stupid but where do I register on that page, the only thing I can see is a referral link to be put on facebook or twitter?
Scroll down to the bottom of the page and enter your email address.
You will then get a confirmation email which you click on to confirm.
https://oneplus.net/invites?kid=6GC39
Direct link to the page minus any affiliate links.
https://oneplus.net/uk/invites
Scroll down towards the bottom and there is a big box to register.
http://s19.postimg.org/oygwy42mr/image.jpg
OnePlus have nailed it once more, these links are all over forums and I don't even think you will climb much higher with the number of links around.
No I know, that's why I'm hoping someone who will have an invite to share will think of me. Lol
Your right though that were going to be waiting months.
Why? Because, as is often the case, Apple may be late to the party but it's got the public aware of mobile payments as being a thing. Now we see banks advertising Apple Pay, and stickers in McDonald's (and people actually using it) because it's not geeky if Apple does it, it's the future.
Surely now Google can get momentum, especially as the banks must be liking the whole idea. The only people probably hating it are TfL, or more specifically London Underground.
But, anyway, NFC is now a must. It's sad Motorola didn't put NFC on the new Moto G, while the rather impressive Vodafone Smart Ultra 6 (at £130 phone, or less) does.
http://www.theverge.com/2015/8/4/9093899/oneplus-new-phone-2015
Especially considering how cheap it must be to add by now!
I realise cheaper flagship competitors like this must be on tighter profit margins per device than the likes of Samsing and Apple, but surely the addition of NFC wouldn't break the bank?
Regarding the NFC I can only guess that they decided having a theme which changes when you change the back cover was more important, apparently NFC caused them to have a low yield of back covers last year as well.