Video: Share links and contacts between Windows Phone and Android with NFC
Windows Phone 8 brings full support for Near Field Communication ( NFC) and with it you can do some really cool stuff. This video shows off NFC sharing between a Windows Phone and an Android phone....
View ArticleMWC 2013: The rise of NFC and what it means for you
The rise of NFC has been a major theme of this year's MWC. But what is it and why does it matter? We take a look at the technology and how it could transform how we interact with the world around us....
View ArticleMWC 2013: A look around the Samsung stand
The new Galaxy Note 8.0 may have wowed the crowds on the Samsung stand at Mobile World Congress, but it wasn't the only thing on show. We took a look around to see what Samsung was showing off. Read...
View ArticleMicrosoft Australia giving away Office 365 subscriptions in "Hunt for Office"...
If you live in Australia and own a NFC capable device, you too could win a copy of Office 365 Home Premium valued at $119, for nothing!Read more...
View ArticleiPhone 5S may include fingerprint sensor and NFC
Apple's next generation iPhone may come equipped with near field communication and fingerprint scanning technology to improve the security of mobile payments with Chipbond providing the components....
View ArticleMicrosoft Research pushes mobile payments to the creepy edge with Zero Effort...
Microsoft Research is testing a mobile payment method that takes a new different approach. It combines Bluetooth and Kinect for facial recognition and the customer doesn't have to do anything. Read...
View ArticleWindows Phone, NFC and Imagine cup; changing how your receive medical care
Microsoft's 2013 Imagine Cup competition is gearing up for the worldwide finals in July and a team from Cyprus has built a wristband that could change how we are administered healthcare in hospitals....
View ArticleNokia working on Treasure Tag, a Bluetooth 4.0 enabled location tracker for...
Nokia will be bringing new Lumia accessories to market and it seems the Treasure Tag, a location-tracking device for your keys and other important objects, will be one of the first to get launched....
View ArticleIsis mobile payments rolling out later this year with Windows Phone support
Isis, a mobile wallet system, will launch in the US with Windows Phone support later this year. Could this be the first of many major developers giving Windows Phone their full attention? Read more...
View ArticleVivaLnk introduces temporary adhesive NFC tattoo
For those who want the ultimate in convenience, VivaLnk has created a digital adhesive NFC tattoo that will enable you to unlock your phone. The tattoos are currently available for the Moto X. Read...
View ArticleApple said to launch NFC payments with iPhone 6, seriously this time
For years, the iPhone has been rumored to have NFC and support mobile payments, but if you are willing to believe the rumors from trusted sources, this time Apple is getting serious about payments....
View ArticleApple said to have inked a deal with American Express for upcoming payment...
Apple is said to have teamed up with American Express as part of their upcoming payment service which will likely be part of the rumored NFC that will be included with the iPhone 6. Read more...
View ArticleMcDonald's adopting NFC payments; bets on iPhone 6 rumors
McDonald's is supposedly adopting a new NFC payment method. The company seems to be betting on the rumors that the new iPhone 6 will have this feature and NFC will finally become mainstream. Read more...
View ArticleApple Pay is complicated, but Stripe has its back
While Apple unveiled mobile payment magic at its event in Cupertino, Stripe was the one to really credit as they will be assisting Apple in making the mobile transactions quick and seamless. Read more...
View ArticleBarclaycard wristband brings contactless payments to London commuters
Folks in London will have an easier time paying for their travel around town starting today thanks to Barclaycard's bPay wrist band, which brings contactless payments to your wrist. Read more...
View ArticleThe iPhone 6 has NFC, but Apple won't let developers play with it
Apple's iPhone 6 will be released on Friday and it will come with NFC - but if you were thinking that the company might let you build apps that make most of this this new feature, think again. Read...
View ArticleWalmart launches its own payment system
Not content with existing options, the retailer is introducing its own app-based payment system appropriately named 'Walmart Pay' but it will only work at the company's own stores. Read more...
View ArticleSamsung Pay to arrive in UK and Spain "very soon"
After launching in Korea and the US last year, Samsung Pay is soon to arrive in the UK and Spain supported by both NFC and MST technology for compatible handsets. Read more...
View ArticleOnePlus 3 benchmarks leak, suggesting 6GB of RAM and NFC on board
Leaked benchmarks point to the upcoming OnePlus 3 sporting 6GB of RAM on board, as well as the addition of NFC. The company's previous models, excluding the OnePlus One, did not include NFC. Read more...
View ArticleAndroid Pay launches in Australia with support for more than 25 banks
Android Pay is now available in Australia so you can use your NFC-enabled phones to pay at stores around the country for shrimp and other clichés that need to be thrown on the barbie. Read more...
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