Re: Apple, almost as many about turns as Microsoft...
I would beg to differ, I find NFC very convenient to pair my devices, NFC automatically changes my phone profile (to divert calls and auto respond to messages) when connecting to my car...
yes, small benefits, but handy none the less - and one benefit that has the added side effect of helping me keep my driving licence...
that to me is a lot more convenient than holding a phone in a particular way to tap to pay (and I am an avid user of tap payment cards)