iPhone XS and XR can automatically talk to NFC devices, no app required

DATE: Fri, Aug 15, 2025
PUBLICATION: CNET

Here’s one new feature Apple didn’t share at its product event on Wednesday: the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR will allow users to scan NFC tags in the background, meaning you won’t need to launch an app to pair it with other devices or initiate data transfers between devices.