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NFC on Android: Complete Guide to Understanding and Using It

If you’re wondering what is NFC on Android, you’re looking at one of the most useful features built into modern smartphones.
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Secure NFC/RFID Tag Authenticator with Energy Harvesting Protects Sensitive Data Transfer Between Master and Slave Devices

The MAX66242 secure authenticator is an advanced tag that combines a wireless NFC/RFID interface with an I 2 C interface. Designers can now collect vital system data from portable devices even when ...
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NXP and sMedio Partner to Deliver NFC Enabled Data Transfer and Media Streaming between Windows 8 PCs and Android Mobile Devices

“We are excited to partner with NXP, the global leader in NFC, to deliver a truly unique and compelling implementation of our content mobility software optimized for NFC,” said George Tang, vice ...
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Android 15 will bring wireless charging support via NFC

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 ...
Electronic Design

NFC/RFID Ripe for Application Expansion

Wireless security, an increasingly important factor across the electronics landscape, will open the door to a multitude of NFC-related applications. Near-field communications (NFC), previously ...