NFC is becoming a common inclusion even on low-end and mid-range Android and Windows phones these days, offering an easy way to make contactless payments in restaurants, stores and more.
However, NFC can do much more than that — you can also use it to share messages, URLs and other information whenever someone taps their phone to a label — like these ones from KSIX.
Here are ten ways you could put an NFC label to work — take a look!
Good news, Android fans: Android Pay is finally coming soon to the UK! The rollout is scheduled to begin within the end of March, according to a report in The Telegraph.
Yes! The Nexus 6P has NFC capabilities, unlike some other recent phones we could name (cough, OnePlus 2). The transmitter used for NFC is in the big black bar on the back of the phone, allowing signals to easily escape the otherwise metallic construction of the phone. The Nexus 6P is therefore perfect for use with Android Pay and the range of NFC accessories too.
What happens when you scan two contactless cards at once? Card clash. It’s bad – here’s how to avoid it.
According to leaked internal documents from a British retailer, Apple Pay will be going live next week, on July 14th. Once it goes live, you’ll be able to pay for goods and services in businesses across the UK, using your iPhone and Touch ID to authenticate payments to contactless payment terminals. Here’s what you need to know about the contactless payment system so that you’ll be ready when it kicks off!