From multi-purpose tap to high-speed data: NFC exec shares what to look for next

That’s part of the latest roadmap for NFC’s future, published this week by the NFC Forum. Back in 2023, the organization ...
Android Authority

How do NFC tags and readers work? Here's everything you need to know

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 ...
Android Police

Android 15 might decouple NFC from system updates

Manuel Vonau was Android Police's Google Editor until April 2024, with expertise in Android, Chrome, Pixels, and other Google products. For five years, he covered tech news and reviewed devices after ...
9to5google

Android may add NFC-based contact sharing similar to iPhone, early findings suggest

New evidence reveals that Google is working on some form of NFC-based contact sharing on Android, similar to iPhone’s “NameDrop,” but it’s very early days. Apple introduced “NameDrop” on iPhone as a ...
Lifehacker

The Next Android Update May Add a New Way to Charge Wirelessly

Jake Peterson is Lifehacker’s Tech Editor, and has been covering tech news and how-tos for nearly a decade. His team covers all things technology, including AI, smartphones, computers, game consoles, ...