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This will allow users to be able to change their wash settings through an app and a tap.

Although when it all comes down to it, washing machines are pretty basic, but they are also extremely essential to our lives and are now becoming, quite high tech, as is the case with the NFC technology enabled appliances being unveiled by LG.

This latest release was announced during a technology event attended by LG.

LG brought the NFC technology compatible washing machine to InnoFest 2014, where it made the appliance’s first introduction to the world. The fact that it supports the tech drew some considerable attention as smart devices and home appliances become more common and appealing to consumers.

NFC technology will help people to load new programs into their washing machines.

As it stands, the appliances will come with a number of presets from which users can choose so that they can decide what temperature they would like to use for the water, how much water to use (that is, the size of the load), how many refills or spin cycles are needed, and more. For instance, if the user only wanted a quick wash, then the washer may be set to spin for only a few minutes, whereas a longer wash would require more refills and spins to remove the water.

With the near field communication compatibility, users will be able to download additional programs and their settings onto their smartphones, and then simply tap them against the washing machine in order to load them into the appliance. This simple feature for added connectivity also gives the users of smartphones to be able to keep on top of any potential minor issues that the washing machine might develop, through the use of a Smart Diagnosis feature.

Aside from the additional programs that can be added by way of NFC technology, and the smartphone compatible diagnostics feature, the appliance appears to be a relatively standard top of the line washing machine. It comes with a number of the latest top features such as steam softener and steam refresh, as well as allergy care.

Forbes Insights teams with Appinions to examine the mobile commerce space

Forbes Insights has partnered with Appinions in order to release a new study concerning the mobile payments phenomenon. The study aims to shed light on which companies and people have the most influence on the mobile commerce sector. The study makes use of the Appinions platform, which is designed to track trends and pertinent information in the digital world. Mobile commerce has become very popular, but the field is quite competitive, making it somewhat difficult to identify those that have established a strong presence within the market.

Appionons platform allows Forbes Insights to examine digital conversations concerning mobile commerce

Using the Appinions platform, Forbes Insights was able to examine more than 2 billion documents pertaining to mobile payments in some way. This information covered blogs, news postings, forums, and social media updates between December 6, 2013 and March 7, 2014. In examining this data, Forbes Insight has been able to provide Influence Scores for organizations that were active in the mobile commerce space.

Apple is considered one of the most influential groups in mobile commerce

According to Forbes Insights, there has been a significant increase in the conversations relating to mobile payments thus far in 2014. Many of the conversations that have to do with mobile commerce are being centered on Apple’s interest in the sector. Apple CEO Tim Cook recently announced the company’s interest in mobile commerce, which sparked a great deal of speculation concerning Apple’s approach to the sector. Apple has no interest in using NFC technology to facilitate mobile purchases, but it has been reportedly working on a platform that will make payments possible through its various mobile devices.

Several companies have attracted a great deal of attention from mobile consumers

Notably, Apple, Google, PayPal, Amazon, and Satrbucks are companies that have significant influence in the mobile commerce sector. These companies are generating a great deal of hype behind the idea of shopping for and purchasing products online using a mobile device. Conversations concerning these companies and the role they play in the mobile field have been growing at a rapid pace.