to the from iPhone 5,1 and iPhone 5,2 prototypes, codenamed "N41AP (5,1)" and "N42AP (5,2)", which, on further investigation, reveals information about advanced file sharing technology.

Near Field Communication (NFC) could be used , which will arrive . The app will allow users to store all of their tickets for events, travel passes, loyalty cards and more in virtual wallet.

Using NFC with the app, iPhone owners could quickly and easily make payments and transactions. Google and Microsoft have launched similar services, and this would allow Apple to compete with those.

NFC would also be a simpler way for iOS users to transfer files between devices.

SITA's Jim Peters has told retailers to prepare for the impending arrival of NFC. "There is a lot of debate that NFC will never take off because of all the arguments. But you need to get ready, this is coming. This is going to happen."