With near-field-communication(NFC) becoming more common in the US, which allows phones to act as credit cards, among other uses, companies like Kaspersky Lab have their work cut out for them.
Conflicting reports have surfaced on whether the iPhone 5 will include a near-field communication (NFC) chip for electronic mobile payments.
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But the company is working on technology such as near-field communication (NFC) technology and point of sale integration, which could make coupons completely digital and transferable from your phone to the cashier.
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One-tap Near Field Communication (NFC) allows proximity pairing between the tablet and other NFC-enabled mobile devices.
Intelligent camera features make taking high quality images easier than ever, and One-touch connections via NFC (Near field communication) allow the Xperia ZL to communicate with a wide range of NFC-enabled devices with a single tap.
Improvements in Near Field Communication (NFC) and multi-touch technologies will make mobile technology an integral part of our lives.
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He said NFC (Near-Field Communication), a kind of short-range wireless connectivity being built into smartphones, is probably not the answer.
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However, smartphone manufacturers will be hoping that enhanced credit cards will be quickly replaced by NFC - near-field communication - alleviating the need for physical payment cards altogether.
Google Wallet uses near field communication (NFC) to make secure payments fast and convenient by simply tapping the phone on any PayPass-enabled terminal at checkout.
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