Japan's Softbank will soon be debuting NFC stickers for iPhone 4.
NFC(near field communication) is a short-range wireless technology which allows for the "tap and go" method of payment via debit or credit card accounts. Although it's been said Apple has interest in adopting the technology, it has not been introduced in any of their iOS devices to date.
Softbank's press release explains that their NFC stickers, while covering the iPhone 4's back, will not impede its operation or prevent the use of a bumper case. They'll retail for $36, and look something like this:
According to the press release, the sticker is made from polyurethane, weights 0.5 ounces and will be available for three mobile payment systems, whose logos can be seen in the above photo. The sticker will act as a basic "tap and go" terminals, and will go on sale in February 2011.
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