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By Janell Hazelwood | Published January 5, 2011 | Full size is 459 × 367 pixels

QUICK MOBILE COMMERCE: In 2011, accessibility and convenience are key. Reports of Google's plans to incorporate NFC technology that enables purchases to be made by waving a device over a receiver at store registers have trend watchers predicting this will become more of the norm this year. Beyond simply purchasing items or redeeming coupons and deals from your phone, buying groceries, clothing and other items becomes a cinch via "bumping," saving just that much more time in your busy day.

QUICK MOBILE COMMERCE: In 2011, accessibility and convenience are key. Reports of Google’s plans to…