Gadget Lab Podcast: Can I Use My iPhone's NFC to Pay for My Uber?

This week, Mat and Mike talk about the latest leaks out of Cupertino, the ongoing fight between Uber and Lyft, and the hot gadget on everyone's holiday wish list, the Knee Defender.
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Now that we've got confirmation of an Apple announcement coming in less than two weeks (September 9 is the official date), it's time to double down on the bets. What features are we going to see in the next iPhone? Both hosts are optimistic that we'll see NFC and some sort of mobile payments architecture baked into the next Apple mobile---read Christina's story about this if you haven't already done so. All the other details, well, the guys are still a little murky on those. But that doesn't stop them from speaking about them at length. Also, Mat and Mike discuss the latest developments in the war between Lyft and Uber. And Mat has some great ideas about how to earn a stack of one-star ratings when he starts his new career as a Lyft driver. You might want to stock up on lotions.

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