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 ...

Have two NFC tags, two Samsung phones, and a spare hour or two? Here's how you can use two phones with Android Auto and ...

You’ll likely have seen the abbreviation “NFC” when browsing smartphone, wearable, and app features — but what exactly does it mean? Most smartphones have Near Field Communication, or NFC, technology ...

Some might say NFC is still not an adopted technology. I’d be inclined to agree with them. Not every device has NFC, and not every establishment can take payments via NFC. Although I did see a vending ...

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NFC is nifty because it's a relatively simple technology that unlocks some powerful solutions to everyday problems. It works by using tags and devices that can read them. The tag is made up of an ...

NFC may not grab the mind share of the average Android phone users, but people who want to do a number of simple tasks, settings changes or run certain apps repeatedly, should take a look at NFC ReTag ...

You know NFC. It's that feature on your phone that you insist is really cool and some day you'll totally find a use for it. Well, today is that day. Waiting for your computer to start up when you get ...

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Whether it's added efficiency when you're doing chores, or you need to enhance your work from home environment, NFC tags make automating your home convenient.

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 ...