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.

If you’ve ever had to connect to a network with a crazy long password, you’ve probably thought there has to be a better way. The Wi-Fi Alliance has been working on a new, secure way to better hand ...

New evidence reveals that Google is working on some form of NFC-based contact sharing on Android, similar to iPhone’s “NameDrop,” but it’s very early days. Apple introduced “NameDrop” on iPhone as a ...

NFC, or near field communication, is a popular wireless technology that allows you to transfer data between two devices that are in close proximity to each other. It’s often used as a faster and more ...

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Android is preparing to launch a new “Tap to Share” feature, an NFC‑based file transfer system similar to Apple’s AirDrop.

I saw a random thread somewhere recently, might have been reddit, in which it was described that newer phones don't have the menu bar toggle for NFC anymore. My old trusty OnePlus 5 does and it's ...