This Apple technology lets businesses set up iBeacons / transmitters that can tell nearby smartphones of their presence. It opens up a massive number of possibilities.A new retail-tracking technology for shops could mean an end to queueing, clever real-time discounts and even shopping-list help
The launch of location-sensing iBeacon technology has brought Apple back in the limelight. A beacon is a device that shows ways to sailors on sea. Today, in the sea of technology, we all need such a beacon. Several people may be interested in knowing what it precisely does, as this technology is fairly new.
With EasyJet, American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic trialling iBeacons at airports, a seamless and personalised passenger experience seems closer than ever. But how is it being used and what is the potential of this new passenger information system?