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	[* black] More powerful than a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixy_Stix\|Pixy Stick], our [product\|IF145-002-2\|spudger] makes removing the motherboard like taking candy from a baby.
	[* black] We quickly spudge the wireless charging control and NFC board, which pops off the top. LG cleverly built this little board into an EMI shield assembly resting over the motherboard.
	[* icon_note] This board reminds us a little of this [http://www.kirainet.com/english/kit-kat-varieties/\|helpful KitKat map].
-	[* icon_note] NFC is ~~responsible for~~ Google Wallet—one of the Nexus devices' most loved features, that is often blocked by carriers. Last month, the rumor mill speculated that the Nexus 5 would feature a Broadcom NFC controller that ~~would bypass~~ carriers' ability to wallet-block customers.
+	[* icon_note] NFC is the tech behind Google Wallet—one of the Nexus devices' most loved features, that is often blocked by carriers. Last month, the [http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/11/03/as-apple-stays-away-google-doubles-down-on-nfc.aspx\|rumor mill speculated] that the Nexus 5 would feature a Broadcom NFC controller that could eliminate carriers' ability to wallet-block customers.
	[* red] Present and accounted for in the flesh: Broadcom [http://www.broadcom.com/products/NFC/NFC-Solutions/BCM2079x-Family\|BCM20793M] NFC Controller.