You’ll likely have seen the abbreviation “NFC” when browsing smartphone, wearable, and app features — but what exactly does it mean? Most smartphones have Near Field Communication, or NFC, technology ...

It shouldn’t be any surprise that NFC and similar RFID implementations are capable of providing power to a receiver, since this is after all how RFID tags can work without a battery. The ...

You may have heard the term NFC before, especially if you're an Android user. Google's mobile operating system has had this hardware feature for over a decade, but many users aren't sure what it does.

I have eight years of experience covering Android, with a focus on apps, features, and platform updates. I love looking at even the minute changes in apps and software updates that most people would ...