The next version of the Near Field Communication (NFC) standard aims to make it easier to make payments, pair devices, and ...

NFC Release 15 quadruples the tap-to-pay range from 0.5 cm to 2 cm, improving reliability. Expanded NFC range allows for ...

An upcoming update to the Near Field Communications standard should allow devices to connect more swiftly when doing ...

A new NFC standard dubbed NFC Release 15 will quadruple the range of contactless connections and improve services like Apple Pay ...

Anyone who knows the struggle of trying to line up a device, especially a smartwatch, with a payment terminal will be ...

NFC-enabled cards: If you have a credit card with a contactless payment symbol, it has NFC capability. Use it to pay by tapping it on a compatible card reader. Digital wallets: A digital wallet is a ...

Near field communication (or NFC) is a core smartphone and wearable technology. What does it do exactly? Our brief explainer answers that question and more!

NFC technology also powers other modes of payment, such as peer-to-peer transactions between two mobile devices. A prime example of this is Apple's tap-to-pay , which enables contactless payment ...

VISA NFC Payment Gloves, ... These gloves look like ordinary winter gloves, with one big exception — they have a VISA logo on them, which hints at the NFC tech embedded within.

One way to do that is by putting a sticker or placard at checkout with the Apple Pay logo. Many customers also recognize NFC readers and will know how to use them. 4. Consider Tap to Pay.

NFC chips have enabled us to pay in a more convenient way, but there are several flaws which can make the experience less secure. However, despite this, thanks to NFC phone payments, these ...

Now available in the iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and Apple Watch, NFC is poised to play an important role in the way we use our phones, especially when it comes to mobile payments. Here's how it works.