If you’re wondering what is NFC on Android, you’re looking at one of the most useful features built into modern smartphones.

You may have heard the term NFC before, especially if you're an Android user. Google's mobile operating system has had this hardware feature for over a decade, but many users aren't sure what it does.

Android 15 is set to revolutionize how devices charge by potentially enabling NFC (near-field communication) technology. Commonly used for contactless payments and to charge phones wirelessly, this ...

Google has been on a multi-year journey to kill fragmentation in the Android ecosystem. When I’m talking about Android fragmentation, I’m referring to how there are many, many different ...

Wireless charging is typically handled by the Qi standard, but it seems Android is adding overdue support for charging via NFC, but it’s unclear what it may be used for. Back in 2020, the NFC standard ...

ULTRALOQ, the smart lock brand under Xthings, has rolled out a major update to its Bolt NFC lock that extends tap-to-unlock functionality to most Android smartphones. The feature, previously limited ...

We store a lot of sensitive information on our smartphones, which is why security is key. A loophole in Android, though, has allowed access to credit card details with the right NFC hardware, but ...

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The newly launched vivo X300 Series, powered by OriginOS 6, is designed to transform the way business professionals manage their daily workflows. By ...

Google is reportedly planning on adding wireless charging support via NFC with Android 15. Wireless charging is a handy feature and has often been seen on Android and iPhones for a long time now. Not ...