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NFC technology enabled devices rise in popularity

09/17/201409/16/2014 Julie Campbell

This technology is starting to build confidence in security and its usability makes it practical for the Internet of Things. NFC technology has how been available in several generations of smartphone – though it is only just now being added to the next Apple device, the iPhone 6 – and now it is starting to become more popular among consumers, as well. Recent research has suggested that it is coming out on top when it comes to the mobile payment market. The research was conducted by Frost & Sullivan. That…

NFC technology will be in over a half billion devices next year

10/25/201310/22/2013 Julie Campbell

Though it may have appeared that near field communication was losing popularity, that clearly isn’t the case. Although it may appear that some companies are looking for paths other than those using NFC technology – such as the recent moves made by large mobile payments wallets to include QR codes – this is not at all the case when it comes to device manufacturers. In fact, a new report has suggested that the number of enabled devices will reach 500 million next year. The report, entitled “NFC Devices, Strategies, and…

NFC technology from STMicro chosen by Casio for smartphone

04/25/201304/23/2013 Jesse Collins

A new highly durable and rugged device will include near field communications tech functions. Casio has just announced that it will be including the NFC technology from STMicroelectronics in its 4G LTE G’zOne CA-201L, which is meant to be a very rugged, shockproof, waterproof and dustproof smartphone that will have near field communication read/write, and mobile payments functions capabilities. The device is the result of a joint venture among several different tech companies in the industry. NEC, Casio, and Hitachi came together to create NEC Casio Mobile Communications, which is…

NFC technology receives another boost in Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini

01/24/201304/13/2014 Jesse Collins

Samsung Galaxy Mini NFC technology mobile commerce

This newly launched device will offer users more opportunities to conveniently share content. Samsung has just announced its latest smartphone launch, the new Galaxy S3 Mini, which is NFC enabled in order to allow its users to be able to more quickly and easily share content such as music, videos, and photos. This is considered to be some of the latest in smartphone technology, though it has come with some controversy. These new devices are equipped with the manufacturer’s S Beam technology. This permits users to tap other enabled devices…

NFC technology enabled print ad run for first time in Canada

01/03/201304/13/2014 Julie Campbell

A Canadian advertisement enabled with near field communication has been printed by the country’s providers. The very first ad featuring NFC technology has now been run in Canada in an effort to help boost the use of mobile payments within the country through the expansion of the awareness of the way that it can be used and the devices that are compatible with this format. The ads were run by a number of providers in the country in combination with Crosscliq. Crosscliq was hired by Rogers Communications, a wireless provider,…