Apple Stores To Support NFC Payments?

The whole debate of whether the iPhone 5 will support NFC seems to be going back and forth. Only recently we reported that there were signs that were pointing towards Apple not including NFC technology in their iPhone 5 but now it seems that there are other indications that might suggest Apple to adopt NFC technology.

According to Jonathan S. Geller at BGR, “Apple’s POS devices — its iPod touch-based wireless payment terminals — recently all went offline for “maintenance” for an entire day, leaving customers unable to purchase some items or return merchandise. Additionally, we have been told that there were recently multiple “overnights” in Apple retail locations, which required store employees to “assist in installing TBD devices” throughout the stores “as the retail segment of Apple grows.” Lastly, sources tell us that there have been new tables installed in stores that have different wiring compared to Apple’s standard tables. They also have cash wraps built in, but they aren’t being used yet and employees have been instructed to wait for further information.”

It does seem like Apple is preparing for something new and big but what could that be? Perhaps some new features to be added to their stores for their 10th anniversary? Or could it be that they are setting up NFC stations for demonstration purposes or to be used as a POS device?