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 Android and other operating systems... More
Pairing
HP unveils NFC mouse
HP has announced the Touch to Pair Mouse, a wireless mouse that includes NFC functionality... More
Nokia releases Monster Purity Pro NFC headphones
Nokia and audio design specialist Monster have unveiled a new NFC stereo headset, the Nokia Purity Pro... More
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
Droid Razr HD to sport NFC
A Motorola handset with NFC which has just received FCC approval is believed to be the upcoming Droid Razr HD, according to Droid Life... More
Parrot adds NFC hands-free car kit
A new hands-free car kit from Parrot features NFC pairing via a built-in tag... More
Jelly Bean to extend NFC P2P
Google has announced two new NFC features will be available in the Android 4.1 ‘Jelly Bean’ version of its Android Beam service... More
Samsung patents NFC pen
A new Samsung patent application describes a capacitive stylus pen for use with a portable terminal, such as the Galaxy Note, that includes NFC “embedded in the body portion to perform wireless communication with the portable terminal, thereby configuring a wireless headset with the capacitive stylus pen”... More
Reaction headset pairs with NFC
Nokia’s latest handsfree headset offers “ear detection” to answer calls simply by placing the device in position in the ear... More
RIM adds NFC music pairing
A new version of RIM’s BlackBerry Music Gateway includes NFC pairing support, allowing BlackBerry NFC phone users to stream music from their phone to a home or car stereo... More
Smartrac delivers tiny tags
RFID tag maker Smartrac has added a new NFC tag to its range... More
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
Microsoft applies for NFC Tap and Do trademark
The computer software giant is to use its own symbol to show that a Windows 8 device has NFC functionality and to indicate to a user where the NFC antenna is located. More
ZTE debuts Touch and Share technology
The Chinese handset maker, which has a growing range of NFC phones, has introduced its own solution for automating Bluetooth and WiFi network set-up via NFC. More
Identive and WPG to share x-rays via NFC
The two firms are to provide doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals with a way to easily transfer digital medical images to the relevant exam room. More
RIM shows Porsche 911 with NFC at Mobile World Congress
A Porsche 911 that features NFC pairing functionality is on show at the BlackBerry stand at this week’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona... More
Nokia adds BH-221 NFC headset
Nokia has released a new stereo Bluetooth headset which includes NFC pairing as well as an integrated FM radio and OLED display... More
Nokia 808 PureView to come with NFC
Nokia has announced the Nokia 808 PureView smartphone, a Symbian Belle device that features advanced imaging technology and support for secure NFC services as well as for pairing and tag reading applications... More
Parrot pairs stylish headphones and speakers with NFC
The wireless product specialist has revealed high-end headphones and a speaker dock, both designed by Philippe Starck, which incorporate NFC-initiated Bluetooth pairing for smartphones. More
Verizon to offer Curve with NFC
US mobile network operator Verizon Wireless is to make the BlackBerry Curve 9370 NFC smartphone available to customers from 19 January... More