Android 13: Every New Feature Revealed at Google I/O
Android 13 is coming this fall, and there are some improvements to look forward to.
Global QR code transaction values to exceed US$3tn by 2025
The total transaction values for payments made using QR codes worldwide will reach more than US$3tn by 2025, an increase of 25% from US$2.4tn in 2022, driven by an increasing focus on financial inclusion in developing markets and alternative payment methods in developed regions, according to a forecast by Juniper Research.
NFC Forum launches NFC Wireless charging certification programme
The NFC Forum announced the availability of Test Release 13.1 (TR13.1) that, for the first time, allows manufacturers to certify that their products comply with the NFC Wireless Charging (WLC) 2.0 specification as part of the NFC Forum Certification Program.
NFC Forum Launches Industry First NFC Wireless Charging Certification Program
The NFC Forum, the global standards-body for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, announced the availability of Test Release 13.1 (TR13.1) that, for the first time, allows manufacturers to certify that their products comply with the NFC Wireless Charging (WLC) 2.0 specification as part of the NFC Forum Certification Program.
NFC Forum Launches Industry First NFC Wireless Charging Certification Program
NFC certification allows for an interoperable eco-system for wirelessly charging small battery IoT devices.
NFC Forum Launches Industry First NFC Wireless Charging Certification Program
The NFC Forum, the global standards-body for Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, announced the availability today of Test Release 13.1 (TR13.1) that, for the first time, allows manufacturers to certify that their products comply with the NFC Wireless Charging (WLC) 2.0 specification as part of the NFC Forum Certification Program.
Socket Mobile S550 Cordless NFC Reader is First to Receive NFC Forum Certification
Socket Mobile, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCKT), a leading provider of data capture and delivery solutions designed to enhance workplace productivity, is excited to announce that its NFC reader/writer, the S550, is the first cordless reader to achieve CR12 certification from the NFC Forum Certification Program.
Users of Digital Identity Documents to Exceed 6.5 Billion Globally in 2026
A new study from Juniper Research has found that the number of users of digital identity documents globally will exceed 6.5 billion by 2026, from 4.2 billion in 2022. This expansion of over 50% has been accelerated by the pandemic and reflects the growing importance of digital identity in sectors such as government services.
NFC technology for instant payments
How will the ‘Tap to Pay’ feature make things easier for monetary transactions on smartphones? What are the other uses of NFC technology?
Apple files patent application for game controller that connects to iPhones via NFC
Apple has filed a patent application for a “magnetically attachable gaming accessory” that “can provide a physical interface controlling game activities on an electronic device” such as an iPhone or iPad and would use NFC to transmit data to that device.