ULTRALOQ, the smart lock brand under Xthings, has rolled out a major update to its Bolt NFC lock that extends tap-to-unlock functionality to most Android smartphones. The feature, previously limited ...

Hundreds of malicious Android apps use NFC and Host Card Emulation to intercept payments and steal financial credentials directly from users’ devices. Researchers at Zimperium zLabs have identified ...

In this photo illustration a woman uses a cashpoint ATM on November 3, 2017 in Bristol, England. The Bank of England raised interest rates from a historic low for the first time in ten years this week ...

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Google is working on a NameDrop competitor for Android. Check out the NFC-driven "Gesture Exchange" feature for contact sharing.

We store a lot of sensitive information on our smartphones, which is why security is key. A loophole in Android, though, has allowed access to credit card details with the right NFC hardware, but ...

At launch, the Bolt NFC was recognized for its native Apple Home Key integration. This update now ensures that Android users can also enjoy fast, key-free entry with a simple tap of their smartphone.

Google released Android 15 Beta 1 yesterday, and users who tested it are reporting that the NFC functionality is broken after installing it. There are also other problems related to the stability of ...