The new iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus that hit store shelves today could potentially open up opportunities for increased adoption of NFC-enabled devices for access control, according to industry analysts and experts. The latest iPhone model features an NFC antenna designed for the new Apple Pay service, which enables consumers to use their smartphones to checkout at retailers rather than swipe a card. With the new iOS 8 operating system, developers will have access to the Apple Pay API which could pay dividends for access control applications down the road.