Applications
May 28th, 2013
Orange Spain adds NFC tag app
Orange Spain has launched a free Android app for reading and writing NFC tags. NFC On can be used to program tags to initiate actions such as sharing contacts, launching apps and accessing social networks,... More
May 28th, 2013
NFC touchpoints to drive album sales at UK music venues
British singer-songwriter Gabrielle Aplin will be the first artist to receive a boost from new NFC and QR-enabled touchpoints displayed at leading music venues across the UK. Mobile marketing specialist Nukemobi has partnered with media... More
May 27th, 2013
FlockTag gets US$1m funding for NFC rewards
FlockTag, a technology startup working to digitise customer rewards for smaller businesses, has raised US$1m in series A funding for its NFC loyalty card and mobile app service. The Michigan-based startup told NFC World: "The... More
May 24th, 2013
NFC lamp post information service to launch in Tokyo
One of the busiest commercial locations in Tokyo is to be equipped with an NFC-based information and advertising service. Internet advertising and social gaming company CyberAgent, in partnership with Shibuya Television and technology provider Toppan... More
May 23rd, 2013
MC and Visa certify Dragonfly SIM
Oberthur Technologies' Dragonfly NFC SIM has received certification from MasterCard and Visa. The Dragonfly, which includes an "NFC Turbo Engine" hardware accelerator designed to shorten transaction times, is being tested by Thailand's largest mobile network... More
May 22nd, 2013
Samsung promotes NFC with Robbie Williams taxi cab competition
Samsung has launched a campaign to give Robbie Williams fans the chance to meet the star by simply tapping NFC tags located in black cabs in three UK cities. For the campaign, run by VeriFone... More
May 22nd, 2013
Yebhi.com launches NFC and QR virtual stores in Indian coffee shops
"With the virtual store, we are taking online shopping to the next level by touching base with our customers and allowing them to shop from anywhere, anytime," says the online fashion and lifestyle portal's Nikhil Rungta. More
May 22nd, 2013
Milan airport installs 50,000 NFC tags
Malpensa Airport in Milan, Italy, has installed a new maintenance system that uses NFC phones and a network of 50,000 NFC and RFID tags attached to equipment and systems around the airport — including fire... More
May 22nd, 2013
Star Trek Into Darkness gets NFC promotion at airports
Blockbuster movie Star Trek Into Darkness is being promoted at four US airports via displays equipped with NFC marketing specialist Blue Bite's mTag platform. Using Clear Channel Outdoor and JCDecaux displays and in partnership with... More
May 22nd, 2013
OTI wins US NFC order
Contactless specialist On Track Innovations has received an order for 30,000 NFC and contactless payment readers from a US-based supplier of technology solutions to the retail petroleum industry. The readers include support for Isis's SmartTap... More
May 22nd, 2013
SuperTooth adds NFC ‘phones
Audio electronics maker SuperTooth has unveiled new Bluetooth headphones that can pair with other devices via NFC. The over-the-ear Freedom headphones, shown at CTIA this week, have a battery life of up to 15 hours... More
May 22nd, 2013
T&G gets NFC-Screen orders
Think&Go has announced that Orange and mobile phone retailer Avenir Telecom are to trial its Dynamic NFC-Screens, which allow information to be transferred from a video screen to NFC phones. Orange will showcase the screens... More
May 21st, 2013
Narvesen expands NFC loyalty across Latvia
Norwegian convenience store chain Narvesen has launched an NFC sticker based loyalty program across all of its 250 stores in Latvia, and the company has told NFC World that mobile payments are a possibility in... More
May 21st, 2013
Survey reveals demand for contactless and NFC payments in Dubai
A survey published by digital security specialist Gemalto has shown a high demand for contactless and NFC payments in Dubai, with 85% of those polled saying they would 'like' or 'love' to use their mobile... More
May 21st, 2013
NFC phone for care workers goes worldwide
Mobile healthcare specialist Gentag and IT systems supplier Advanced Health & Care have announced the worldwide availability of an NFC phone designed to be used for monitoring home visits made by care workers. The Gentag... More
May 20th, 2013
NFC stickers impress retailers at Sydney show
NFC marketing specialist TapNShow's NFC stickers have been hailed a success by exhibitors at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, a two-week celebration of Australian culture that attracts some 900,000 visitors annually. Woolworths, Voodooo Rocky Road,... More
May 20th, 2013
UL gets EMVCo accreditation for mobile payments testing
UL has extended its testing services to include Application Activation User Interface (AAUI) and Proximity Payment System Environment (PPSE) testing, enabling payments technology providers to ensure their products adhere to EMVCo's Contactless Mobile Payment Product... More
May 20th, 2013
JanSport runs NFC outdoor ads in New York
Outdoor wear manufacturer JanSport is running an advertising campaign across New York City combining Blue Bite's mTag NFC platform, San Francisco-based Teak's signage and out-of-home media buyer Kinetic's consultancy. Deployed on Cemusa newsstands and transit... More
May 17th, 2013
Dubai shopping mall to launch NFC and Bluetooth mobile loyalty program
The Wafi shopping mall in Dubai is to introduce a new service that allows shoppers to collect and redeem loyalty points with their mobile phone using either NFC or Bluetooth. The service is also expected... More
May 17th, 2013
C-Sam speeds NFC development with applets and testing services
NFC technology provider C-Sam has announced a suite of NFC applets and test automation tools aimed at reducing the time needed for companies to develop, test and launch NFC products and services. C-Sam's NFC applets... More
Featured events
- NFC, Smartcard & Payment Fair 2013 • 18-20 June 2013 • Seoul, Korea
- NFC World Congress 2013 • 24-26 September 2013 • Nice, France
- NFC & Mobile Payment workshops at Apps World 2013 • 22-23 October 2013 • London, UK
- Cartes 2013 • 19-21 November 2013 • Paris, France
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