Wednesday 22 May 2013 |

Connectivity

October 26th, 2012

Samsung updates TecTiles NFC app

The phone maker's tag reading/writing app for Android devices now allows users to program tags to perform multiple actions at one time, customize profiles so that tags perform in different ways for different users, and lock a tag so that only the owner can read its contents. More

---

October 23rd, 2012

Beats launches NFC speaker

Beats Electronics has introduced the Beats Pill, a portable wireless speaker with built-in NFC. The US$199.95 device "is specifically designed to optimize sound quality and maximize volume" and allows NFC phone users to 'tap to... More

---

October 22nd, 2012

NXP and sMedio link Windows 8 PCs with Android phones via NFC

Chip maker NXP and content mobility specialist sMedio have announced they are working together on NFC-WiFi solutions that will make it easy for content to be transferred between NFC-enabled Windows 8 PCs and phones running... More

---

October 10th, 2012

Texas Instruments adds smart meter development board with NFC

Texas Instruments has unveiled a development board for smart meters that includes support for NFC. The Smart Meter Board "is a unique modular and scalable environment that lets developers include multiple wired and wireless communication... More

---

October 3rd, 2012

FileBeam adds NFC to Dropbox

A new Android app called FileBeam allows users to transfer files held on the Dropbox cloud storage service between two NFC devices. "Tap on a folder to expand it, select files (and even folders!), and... More

---

October 3rd, 2012

Linksys connects with NFC

Cisco is now shipping the Linksys Smart Wi-Fi Router AC 1750, a WiFi router that allows users to connect to a home network by tapping their NFC phone to a SimpleTap card which ships with... More

---

September 20th, 2012

HP unveils NFC mouse

HP has announced the Touch to Pair Mouse, a wireless mouse that includes NFC functionality. The new NFC mouse will be available in November for US$39. More

---

September 12th, 2012

IMO messenger app adds NFC

Instant messaging app IMO has added support for NFC, allowing users of the latest version of the company's Android app to share profiles by touching their devices together. More

---

September 10th, 2012

HP adds SpectreOne with NFC

HP has announced a new addition to its range of all-in-one (AiO) Windows 8 PCs that includes NFC. The HP SpectreOne AiO has a 23.6-inch display and, says HP, "is one of the thinnest AiO... More

---

September 7th, 2012

Crestron launches NFC home automation solution

The company's new AirConnect platform enables customers to use an NFC phone to trigger personal settings on a room-by-room basis for lighting, temperature, window blinds, entertainment systems and more. More

---

September 6th, 2012

Spotify adds NFC

Music streaming service Spotify has added NFC support to the latest version of its Android app, allowing users to share music via NFC on devices running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and above. More

---

September 5th, 2012

Nokia unveils Windows Phone 8 devices with NFC

Both the flagship Nokia Lumia 920 and the Lumia 820 will come with NFC, the handset maker has announced, and NFC functionality will be included in WP8 apps from Vimeo, YouSendIt and the Michelin Guide. More

---

September 5th, 2012

Suppliers team up on NFC for cars

NFC software stack specialist Stollmann, automotive infotainment specialist Philips & Lite-On Digital Solutions (PLDS) and in-vehicle mobile communications specialist Funkwerk Dabendorf are to work together to integrate mobile phones with car information systems via NFC.... More

---

September 4th, 2012

Nokia and Harman launch NFC accessories range

Nokia has announced a partnership deal with Harman that will see the two companies jointly producing a range of wireless consumer audio products. "Nokia and Harman's JBL brand will jointly develop and co-brand the exclusive... More

---

September 4th, 2012

Nokia releases Monster Purity Pro NFC headphones

Nokia and audio design specialist Monster have unveiled a new NFC stereo headset, the Nokia Purity Pro. The BH-940 over-ear wireless headset features NFC pairing and Monster's active noise cancellation technology, which automatically powers up... More

---

August 29th, 2012

Sony unveils NFC-enabled Xperia phones, Vaio PCs and more

"Sony is putting NFC at the heart of content sharing," says the electronics giant as it announces six new products featuring NFC capabilities, including two new smartphones, Vaio touchscreen and Ultrabook PCs, a premium headset and a portable speaker unit. More

---

August 29th, 2012

Asus unveils Win8 NFC tablets

Asus has announced two Windows 8 tablets at the IFA 2012 tradeshow in Berlin. Both the Vivo Tab and the Vivo Tab RT feature a high-resolution multi-touch 11.6-inch display, a detachable Qwerty keyboard dock and... More

---

August 27th, 2012

Panasonic announces range of NFC-enabled domestic appliances

Consumers buying a range of Panasonic appliances including washing machines, rice cookers, air conditioners, washer/driers, a microwave oven, a refrigerator and a range of healthcare devices will be able to interact with the devices using either an NFC phone or a Japanese Osaifu-Keitai mobile wallet phone. More

---

August 27th, 2012

SmartThings project looks to NFC

A Kickstarter project that will offer consumers building blocks for easy home automation, monitoring and control is set to support NFC. SmartThings, which aims to "connect the things in your physical world to the internet,"... More

---

August 7th, 2012

One2touch signs US$2m NFC keyboard deal

One2touch has begun shipping NFC-enabled smartphone keyboards to Japanese firm Elecom in a deal worth US$2m. Elecom will distribute the keyboard in eight countries in the far east. The Touch & Type keyboard, first unveiled... More

---

• What is NFC World?

  We're the international, independent and objective trade publication for those that design, supply, buy or use NFC-based products. Find out more