The guide is designed to show developers how they can easily pair NFC phones with devices such as headsets, pedometers, TVs — and even cars. More
NFC Forum and Bluetooth SIG publish NFC developers guide
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iPad and NFC capture event leads
Event registration specialist ITN International has added iPad support to its NFC-based “Touch ‘n Go” attendee credential system... More
Mercedes to debut NFC in 2013
Car maker Daimler plans to add NFC to Mercedes-Benz vehicles from 2013 to simplify Bluetooth pairing, used to set up a smartphone to manage the car’s built-in systems... More
Nokia to bring NFC to New York commuters
The handset maker has signed a deal with the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority to test cloud-based NFC ticketing with Nokia phones by the end of 2011, the company has told NFC World. NFC payments will then arrive on Nokia phones for the first time at the beginning of 2012. More
Android Ice Cream Sandwich adds NFC P2P and biometric security
Android 4.0 includes an NFC peer-to-peer sharing technology called Android Beam and a facial biometric technology called Face Unlock that replaces the need to enter a PIN to unlock a phone. More
Nokia 603 will come with NFC
The Finnish phone giant’s latest NFC handset, the Nokia 603, is designed to appeal to first time smartphone users. More
Nokia opens NFC microsite
Nokia has produced an NFC microsite to promote the benefits of near field communication to consumers... More
Nokia launches NFC in Thailand
Nokia has launched its 700, 701, 600 and N9 NFC handsets in Thailand... More
NXP and Landis+Gyr demo NFC smart meters
Smart meters equipped with NFC will allow utility companies to save money and increase convenience, say the partners. More
Microsoft picks NXP for NFC in Windows 8
“NXP has a deep understanding of NFC and we are working with them to deliver the right hardware, software and support to bring this technology to our partners, developers, and ultimately the consumer,” says the software giant’s Aidan Marcuss. More
Nokia: No mobile wallet support in current NFC phones
Nokia’s C7 and N9 NFC phones are not equipped to support either an embedded secure element or an NFC SIM, the handset maker has told NFC World, so it won’t be possible to use them for mobile payments or other secure NFC services. More
Nokia launches NFC speakers and music receiver
Nokia has introduced two NFC-enabled accessories, the Nokia Wireless Music Receiver and the Nokia Play 360° wireless speaker... More
RIM unveils BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 NFC phones
After months of speculation, Research in Motion has formally announced that its new touchscreen BlackBerry Bold smartphones will come with near field communication capabilities. More
Nokia and partners to introduce ‘major new initiative in US mobile network services capabilities including contactless payment’
UPDATE: “There’s not going to be any launch by Nokia at this event,” the company’s Damien Balsan has told NFC World... More