Apple Buys Startup to Challenge Square in Mobile Payments
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has reportedly acquired a Canadian start-up with technology that could be used to turn every iPhone into a contactless payment acceptance device, directly challenging Square (NYSE:SQ), which is the leading provider of mobile payment hardware and software.
Enable NFC SIM support on the OnePlus 8 Pro
NFC, short for Near Field Communication, is a short range wireless communication protocol that is nowadays mostly used at contactless payment terminals. The NFC Forum is also working on a wireless charging solution that will let you charge your devices via NFC chips instead of dedicated wireless coils.
Is it payback time for Apple as the EU goes after its licences to print money?
The US giant faces a probe into its lucrative App Store and, more interestingly, the tech behind its phone payment system
Samsung Galaxy A51s 5G UW Leaks With Snapdragon 765G Power
A new Samsung smartphone has turned up that appears to be an updated version of the mid-range Samsung Galaxy A51. The phone has been spotted in Geekbench testing results and carries the model number SM-A516V and is expected to be called the Galaxy A51s 5G UW (as a Verizon exclusive). The same device has been spotted at the Wi-Fi Alliance and the NFC Forum.
Samsung Galaxy A51s 5G spotted in multiple listings
Back in May, we came across a listing for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy A71s 5G UW – a Verizon exclusive which as the name suggests will support mmWave 5G. That phone was spotted with the SM-A716V model number and now a device bearing the SM-A516V tag, believed to be the A51s 5G was spotted on Geekbench as well as the Wi-Fi Alliance and NFC Forum.
[Update: On Wi-Fi Alliance] Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Moniker Confirmed by Bluetooth SIG, Clears NFC Certification Ahead of Launch
The Galaxy Z Flip 5G has now been certified through Wi-Fi Alliance. We have come across six certifications of the device, each for a different model of the phone. The models for which we have found the certifications are SM-F707U1, SM-F707B, SM-F707U, SM-F7070, SM-F707W, and SM-F707N. The certifications reveal the Galaxy Z Flip 5G will have dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (ax) with 2×2 MU-MIMO.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G Name Has Just Been Confirmed
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G just got listed on Bluetooth SIG, and also got NFC certified. Those listings not only confirm that the Galaxy Z Flip 5G is right around the corner, but its name as well.
Samsung Galaxy Note20 series received NFC certification
Recently two smartphones having model numbers – SM-981U and SM-986U received certification from NFC Forum. Both the smartphones with model numbers SM-981U and SM-986U are believed to be Galaxy Note 20 and Note 20+ respectively. Whereas, previously the later model number was found listed on the Bluetooth SIG’s site with a name Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. So, there is an utter confusion with the name as per now.
Identiv’s COVID-19 Response Solutions Support Enterprises And Government Customers In Reopening Of Global Offices
Identiv, Inc. has announced its cohesive collection of COVID-19 response solutions in order to support enterprises and government customers in worldwide offices that are now reopening.
Identiv’s COVID-19 Response Solutions Support Enterprises And Government Customers In Reopening Of Global Offices
Identiv, Inc. has announced its cohesive collection of COVID-19 response solutions in order to support enterprises and government customers in worldwide offices that are now reopening.