Products
June 13th, 2012
Samsung launches TecTiles NFC tags and programming application
Sets of five TecTiles can be ordered online or bought in store for US$14.99 from all four major US carriers and can be used to program a variety of NFC-initiated functions. "Most of the tag types you make will work on nearly all phones which have NFC hardware," says Samsung. More
June 13th, 2012
Marvell adds NFC WiFi chip
Chip maker Marvell has launched the Avastar 88W889, the first chip to include support for both 802.11ac WiFi and NFC. First announced at this year's Mobile World Congress, the new chip is designed to be... More
May 23rd, 2012
Tablet PC offers NFC payments module
A new rugged tablet PC comes with an optional mobile payment module that can be used to process NFC transactions. Data Ltd Inc's DLI 9000 is based on standard PC architecture and can run Windows... More
May 22nd, 2012
Identive adds NFC payment sticker
Secure ID specialist Identive has introduced a new "peel and stick" NFC tag that allows consumers to use contactless payment with their existing mobile devices. The TomPay sticker is based on the company's "tag on... More
May 21st, 2012
Vizibility adds NFC to business ID
Identity management specialist Vizibility has added support for NFC to its executive ID platform. The company's new "NFC Mobile Wallet Cards" contain a link to an online profile of the cardholder which, as well as... More
May 21st, 2012
Tagage upgrades NFC developer kit
NFC tag supplier TagAge has launched a new version of its NFC Developer Kit, designed to provide NFC application developers with a way to easily test a range of different types of tag. The new... More
May 21st, 2012
NCR adds NFC to hotel check-ins
NCR has launched NCR Express Key, a hotel check-in kiosk that lets guests who have checked in online or via a mobile phone collect their room key without queuing at reception. The kiosk allows guests... More
May 18th, 2012
9m NFC phones on order
Samsung has taken preorders for some nine million Galaxy S III handsets from more than 100 mobile networks, Reuters reports. An unnamed Samsung executive revealed the figures to the Korea Economic Times, which also reported... More
May 17th, 2012
Starchip samples NFC SIMs
French smart card IC design house Starchip is sampling a new SIM chip designed for high-end SIM and NFC applications. The SCF335H is the first in a new family, says the firm, and offers at... More
May 16th, 2012
Narian offers NFC app creator
NFC innovator Narian Technologies has launched a platform designed to give everyone the tools to create their own NFC applications. The offering includes a web-based app creator portal, a tag writing application and an Android-based... More
May 16th, 2012
KDDI unveils world’s first NFC and Felica phone
Japanese mobile operator KDDI will offer the world's first phone with both NFC and Felica support from this summer. The Sharp Aquos Phone Serie will support Japan's widely-used Felica contactless payment system as well as... More
May 16th, 2012
HTC Desire C gets NFC
HTC is to release an NFC version of its new Desire C mid-range phone. The handset, positioned as an ideal first smartphone, runs Android 4 and features Beats audio. "An NFC variant of this model... More
April 19th, 2012
India gets first Intel NFC phone
Indian handset manufacturer Lava has launched the first Intel-powered NFC smartphone. The Xolo X900, available in India for around R22,000 (US$422) from 23 April, has a 4.03-inch touchscreen and ships with Android 2.3 with an... More
April 19th, 2012
Smartrac delivers tiny tags
RFID tag maker Smartrac has added a new NFC tag to its range. The new Midas tags have an antenna size of 10mm by 17 mm and a die-cut size of 12mm by 19mm. The... More
April 16th, 2012
Ireland gets NFC tag platform
A new NFC tag platform provider has opened for business in Ireland. Airnfc was founded by two students in Limerick and supplies products worldwide, co-founder Conor Burke has told NFC World. "We are the first... More
April 16th, 2012
UK moves closer to NFC tickets
British government-backed transportation ticketing standards organisation Itso has certified Paragon RTD, a technology developed by Ecebs that lets consumers download and top up rail, bus and other public transportation tickets via smart cards and NFC... More
April 16th, 2012
Skillweb adds NFC tracking
British mobile workforce and goods tracking specialist Skillweb has launched an NFC and QR code-based proof of attendance service. "SmartTask Field Service uses the core SmartTask product engine to deliver a simple and 100% accurate... More
April 12th, 2012
Identive adds NFC magnets
Identive has added window stickers and magnets to its range of NFC tags. The window stickers have a concealed NFC inlay and can be printed in colour on the front and back, so they look... More
April 12th, 2012
Nokia launches NFC enabled headset for drivers
Nokia has launched an NFC-enabled Bluetooth headset aimed at people who spend a lot of time in their car. The Nokia BH-310 has two microphones to give improved noise suppression and echo cancellation, and can... More
April 11th, 2012
Hands on: The Lumia 610, Nokia’s first Windows NFC phone
Nokia has unveiled an NFC version of its Lumia 610 Windows Phone at the Wima show in Monaco, announced that Orange will be the first operator to stock it from the middle of this year — and reconfirmed its commitment to include NFC "right across our portfolio". More
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