Tag: near field communication
iPhone 5 to replace keys, credit cards and travel cards?
The iPhone, as Apple are keen to promote, has an app for pretty much anything these days, turning your mobile into a one-stop gadget for most of life's little problems. And, if a recent high-profile employee appointment is anything to…
Nokia announces 6212 classic mobile with 3G and Near Field Communication
The Nokia 6212 is the Finnish company’s latest 3G handset, which also features Near Field Communication (NFC) technology that can be used to interact with other nearby gadgetry.
One increasingly popular use for NFC is mobile ticketing, which is expected to go mainstream by 2011. Though SMS is also used, the Nokia 6212 will be able to take advantage of this emerging technology which can also be used for swapping data and multimedia between compatible handsets, and for a range of other functions…