NFC, or near field communication, is a popular wireless technology that allows you to transfer data between two devices that are in close proximity to each other. It’s often used as a faster and more ...

NFC tech on mobiles is set to take off in 2012, with a surge in NFC-enabled handsets. Here's our guide to using NFC tags with your Android. Damien McFerran Damien McFerran has more than a decade of ...

The Near Field Communications market (NFC) is poised to explode over the next five years, with the share of NFC-enabled smart phones in the U.S. expected to reach 53% by 2015. This rapid growth is ...

When iOS 13 arrives, iPhones will be able to read a wider range of Near Field Communication (NFC) tags, including the NFC tags often used in official documentation. Last week, The Verge reported that ...

iPhone users will be able to scan German ID cards, passports, and more when iOS 13 rolls out this fall, according to local authorities. The functionality will allow digital versions of those documents ...

This week, Near Field Communication (NFC) tag manufacturers have begun taking part in a new certification program provided worldwide by the NFC Forum, to ensure that their NFC chips and inlays conform ...

O2’s consumer trial of Near Field Communication (NFC) starting this week will see NFC tags being used by mobile phone subscribers for the first time in the UK. The Topaz tags, provided by Innovision ...

Near Field Communication tags — stickers embedded with wireless technology — were seen as a bridge technology for contactless payments in the U.S. before phones came with NFC built-in. In India, ...

FineLine, a provider of ticketing and mobile solutions for retailers and manufacturers, has launched a Near Field Communication (NFC) RFID tag and label service bureau. The solution allows companies ...

You can use near field communication technology for more than just buying your morning coffee. Here are some creative ways you can use it throughout your day. Damien McFerran has more than a decade of ...