The first public version of the Google Wallet app is being sent out to Sprint customers via an over-the-air software update today.
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- Samsung promotes NFC with Robbie Williams taxi cab competition
- Yebhi.com launches NFC and QR virtual stores in Indian coffee shops
- Milan airport installs 50,000 NFC tags
- Star Trek Into Darkness gets NFC promotion at airports
September 19th, 2011 • By • Last updated 19 September 2011, 22:23
Latest NFC phone news and rumours • 19 Sept 2011
The latest NFC phone rumours and announcements, including: France to get NFC Galaxy S II, with rest of Europe to follow • iPhone speculation • A trio of NFC BlackBerrys • Casio's DT-X8 rugged terminal • Acer NFC handset could be first of many • Korea gets high-end LG NFC phone • Intel shows off Android tablet design that features NFC
September 19th, 2011 • By • Last updated 19 September 2011, 15:12
UPM announces improved NFC tags
Finnish tag manufacturer UPM RFID has introduced a portfolio of NFC tags featuring NXP's NTAG203 chip, which was announced earlier today.
September 19th, 2011 • By • Last updated 19 September 2011, 14:51
Google Wallet could launch today
Google is rumoured to be on the verge of launching its long-awaited NFC-based mobile wallet today.
September 19th, 2011 • By • Last updated 19 September 2011, 12:06
Card schemes should lead NFC terminal drive
An online straw poll conducted by mobile industry association the GSMA has found that card schemes should lead the investment on merchant NFC terminals.
September 19th, 2011 • By • Last updated 19 September 2011, 11:42
NXP debuts NTAG203 tag chip with improved RF sensitivity
NFC pioneer NXP has announced a new chip for NFC tags which offers improved radio sensitivity, meaning that tags can be read over a greater range or that tag antennas can be made smaller.
September 16th, 2011 • By • Last updated 7 October 2011, 21:45
Microsoft Windows 8 NFC presentations now online
Video of the two sessions on Windows 8 and NFC held at the Microsoft Build Windows event this week is now available to view online.
September 16th, 2011 • By • Last updated 16 September 2011, 14:44
JCDecaux Australia to add NFC to out-of-home advertising network
The global out-of-home advertising leader has signed a two year agreement which will see Tapit equip 240 advertising panels with NFC tags to create Australiaʼs first NFC-enabled outdoor advertising network.
September 16th, 2011 • By • Last updated 13 October 2011, 16:16
NFC demo to take place in Times Square
For four hours on 22 September it will be possible to use an NFC smart poster to interact with advertisements and promotions displayed on one of the New York landmark's iconic giant advertising billboards.
September 16th, 2011 • By • Last updated 16 September 2011, 13:30
Acer launches entry-level NFC smartphone
Acer is set to enter the NFC handset market in France with an entry-level device called the E320 Liquid Express — and could be about to NFC-equip all its future Android smartphones.
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