06/13/2011, HP is currently working on mobile devices that are said to assist consumers in making wireless purchases, at least according to a couple of folks who are familiar with the computer manufacturer’s plans. It seems that HP is mulling over the production of  handsets as well as tablets that are based on near field communication (NFC) technology, where it enables one to pay for items and receive coupons and loyalty […]

04/04/2011, Sprint does not want to be left out of the race when it comes to making purchases through cell phones, and intend to be first off the blocks with that service while leaving competitors Verizon Wireless, AT&T and T-Mobile in the dust. Currently, Sprint is talking to and working with payment networks as well as handset manufacturers on near-field communication (NFC) technology – the very same “weapon” that will enable […]

03/31/2011, Amazon has been reported as exploring the possibility of starting a new mobile payment system that makes use of near field communication (NFC) technology. While this tip off comes from folks who do not wish to be named (due to confidentiality reasons), it doesn’t seem too farfetched at all. NFC usage is growing in the country and many other companies have been reported to be experimenting with the technology as […]

12/12/2010, We know that the two Koreas have been slugging it out quietly for the past few decades, and over the course of this ‘sibling rivalry’, the stock markets have suffered from time to time. Well, the technologically superior south has a new handset for the masses thanks to Samsung in the form of the SHW-A170K, where it will be the first NFC or Near Field Communication phone to be available […]

10/20/2010, Nokia’s C7, the second Symbian^3-powered device that has arrived in the market, has been discovered to carry an NFC (Near Field Communication) chip within. One thing about it though – it remains unused for the moment, making us wonder when will they do something about it to take advantage of all that potential. Basically, NFC technology will enable the exchange of data between devices that which are within proximity of […]

08/16/2010, Could Apple be looking to bring Near Field Communications (NFC) to its future iPhones? The fruity company has quietly hired Benjamin Vigier, a expert in said field and a person who has worked on mobile payment apps for PayPal, Sprint, Starbucks and other high-profile companies. It wasn’t immediately clear what his task is at Apple, but his position is Apple’s new Product Manager of Mobile Commerce. Let’s not forget that […]

06/17/2010, Nokia has announced that they will be offering the Near Field Communication (NFC) feature in all of their smartphones from next year onwards, where it will likely support SWP (Single Wire Protocol) that enables NFC capabilities to be used via SIM cards. Apart from that, Nokia will also roll out a set of tools for third party developers for them to integrate NFC-related features into their applications. For those who […]

04/27/2010, Android-powered smartphones will soon be able to engage the power of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Just what is NFC? Well, it is a short-range high-frequency wireless communication technology which lets devices exchange data between them, for example, using your handset to pay for your purchases simply by swinging it near an NFC terminal. Expect the first Android-powered NFC-enabled smartphones to roll out this year, with more to come in […]

02/19/2010, Nokia has canceled its already delayed 6216 handset which boasts integrated NFC (Near Field Communication) capability, and while Nokia remains pretty tight lipped on the reasons behind its cancellation, citing that it felt “the quality of the consumer experience was not what it needed to be”. Despite that setback, Nokia leaves the door for future NFC-enabled handsets open by stating that its “commitment to NFC remains as strong as ever.”