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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

NFC, or near field communication, is a popular wireless technology that allows you to transfer data between two devices that are in close proximity to each other. It’s often used as a faster and more ...

Near-field communication (NFC) technology allows devices to communicate over short distances and exchange data. NFC tags are small, unpowered devices that store and transmit data to compatible readers ...

Switching between Android and iPhones is set to become seamless as Google and Apple collaborate on enhanced data transfer.

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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