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Greedy Carriers Turn Google Wallet Into a Lost Dream

May 21, 2013 at 11:15 am

T-Mobile has become the latest carrier in the United States to not allow Android devices to use Google Wallet, Google's NFC-powered payment system.

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Nokia Pairs NFC App to Wireless Car Charging Dock

May 15, 2013 at 5:23 am

Nokia had introduced a wireless car charging dock before, and now the company is making the dock a bit smarter thanks to built-in NFC functionality. With the wireless charging dock, users can simply attach their compatible Lumia smartphones into the car dock and not nee...

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Nokia Pushes NFC Development, Introduces Apps at WIMA

May 4, 2013 at 10:30 am

Nokia showed off new and updated NFC apps for Windows Phone devices this past week.

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Panasonic Bets on NFC, Rather than Smart OS, on Latest Lumix GF6 Camera

April 9, 2013 at 5:14 am

Panasonic had unveiled its latest micro four thirds Lumix GF6 camera with WiFi and NFC, the latter wireless sharing standard is still a rarity on camera systems.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 May Include Visa NFC Payments

February 25, 2013 at 9:50 am

Visa and Samsung will bring Via payWave NFC payments to future Samsung devices, likely including the Galaxy S4.

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iPhone 5S Chip Rumors Point to June Release, Little Chance of NFC

February 6, 2013 at 8:06 am

Apple may use a slightly newer Broadcom chip in the iPhone 5S, which one analyst predicts will see a ramp up in production in mid-2013 and higher Q3 sales, pointing to a summer iPhone 5S release.

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Hyundai Plans NFC-Based Keyless Start for Cars in 2015

December 28, 2012 at 5:06 am

While most of the market surrounding near field communications, or NFC, and smartphones is currently centered around the mobile payment markets with solutions providers Google Wallet and ISIS, another potential use of NFC that is currently being explored is with keyless...

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In a Fragmented Market, NFC Is More a Nuisance Than a Benefit

October 31, 2012 at 5:45 am

Near Field Communications, or NFC, technology promised to help make our lives easier by allowing us to quickly share information, pay for goods, and pair new devices wirelessly without complicated pass codes by merely tapping two items together

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NFC Lets Windows Phone 8 and Android Share Data

October 29, 2012 at 1:09 pm

With NFC Windows Phone 8 and Android users can easily share information like contacts and websites.

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ISIS Launching October 22 to Take On Google Wallet

October 18, 2012 at 5:17 am

After months of delays and speculations, ISIS will finally making its debut in Austin, TX and Salt Lake City, UT on October 22

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Apple’s Passbook Scores Home Run With Major League Baseball

October 11, 2012 at 5:47 am

While Google's digital mobile Wallet app is not gaining traction in the U.S., Apple's Passbook is quickly becoming the darling of Major League Baseball (MLB) fans.

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In Apple’s iCloud, Why an iPhone 5 Without NFC Makes Sense

September 28, 2012 at 7:37 am

In Apple's iCloud, Why an iPhone 5 Without NFC Makes Sense

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5 Surprises to Watch For at the iPhone 5 Event

September 12, 2012 at 9:25 am

We look at five possible surprises that could take place at the iPhone 5 event.

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RIM Wants BlackBerry With NFC to Replace Security Badges

September 12, 2012 at 4:05 am

While a lot of the attention behind NFC, or near field communications, technology has been focused with the digital mobile wallet in the past, Canadian smartphone-maker Research in Motion is putting an enterprise twist to the technology to enable mobile workers to repla...

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Nokia Lumia 920 Accessories Focus on Wireless Charging & Music

September 5, 2012 at 8:56 am

The accessories for the Nokia Lumia 920 take advantage of the phone's wireless charging and NFC features.

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iPhone 5 Rumors: Next iPhone Won’t Have NFC

August 28, 2012 at 9:24 am

The next iPhone, the iPhone 5, will apparently not have NFC support.

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iPhone 5 Leak Hints At NFC Support

August 27, 2012 at 7:09 am

A spot for an NFC chip in a new iPhone 5 part could mean Apple is planning its own mobile payments system afterall.

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Google Looking to Support Movie Tickets, Boarding Passes, Coupons in Future Digital Wallet Initiative

August 24, 2012 at 5:22 am

Google Looking to Support Movie Tickets, Boarding Passes, Coupons in Future Digital Wallet Initiative

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Motorola Elite Sliver Bluetooth Headset Review

August 19, 2012 at 1:00 pm

The Motorola Elite Sliver Bluetooth Headset offers NFC pairing, Bluetooth 4.0 and a battery backup case. I review this awesome headset.

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American Express Did Not Agree to Join Google Wallet

August 3, 2012 at 4:43 am

American Express Did Not Agree to Join Google Wallet

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T-Mobile Rumored to Launch Mobile Payment Service on August 20

July 30, 2012 at 7:31 am

T-Mobile Rumored to Launch Mobile Payment Service on August 20

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NFC Exploit Can Expose Your Android Smartphone

July 27, 2012 at 7:32 am

NFC Exploit Can Expose Your Android Smartphone

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Galaxy S III Becomes All-Access Pass to UK Holiday Inn for London Olympics

July 26, 2012 at 4:51 am

Galaxy S III Becomes All-Access Pass to UK Holiday Inn for London Olympics

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Carriers Reportedly Testing nano-SIMs for iPhone 5

July 19, 2012 at 2:46 pm

U.S. carriers including AT&T could be testing nan-SIMs already in preparation for the iPhone 5 later this year.

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Samsung Galaxy S III to Fragment Android Ecosystem With NFC Beam Share Feature

July 6, 2012 at 7:21 am

Samsung Galaxy S III to Fragment Android Ecosystem With NFC Beam Share Feature

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Latest iPhone 5 Prototypes Include NFC

June 25, 2012 at 9:08 am

New prototype information hitns at NFC for mobile payments in the iPhone 5

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Next-Generation Samsung S Pen Promises Even More Features for Galaxy Note

June 15, 2012 at 5:14 am

Next-Generation Samsung S Pen Promises Even More Features for Galaxy Note

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Did Google Update Google Wallet App in Preparation for Nexus 7 Tablet?

June 8, 2012 at 5:27 am

Did Google Update Google Wallet App in Preparation for Nexus 7 Tablet?

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Are You Getting Google Wallet With the New Update on Verizon’s Galaxy Nexus?

June 4, 2012 at 5:48 am

Are You Getting Google Wallet With the New Update on Verizon's Galaxy Nexus?

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Simple Hardware Restore Bricking Google Wallet, NFC on Select Devices?

May 29, 2012 at 5:17 am

Simple Hardware Restore Bricking Google Wallet, NFC on Select Devices?

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NFC Sharing, Digital Wallet, and Slimmer Designs All Part of Nokia’s PureView Dreams

May 25, 2012 at 5:02 am

NFC Sharing, Digital Wallet, and Slimmer Designs All Part of Nokia's PureView Dreams

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New Leaked Images of Sprint’s LG Eclipse 4G LTE Confirms NFC, Removable Battery

May 18, 2012 at 5:15 am

New Leaked Images of Sprint's LG Eclipse 4G LTE Confirms NFC, Removable Battery

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HTC Desire C Unveiled: 3.5-Inch Screen, Android 4.0, Sense 4

May 15, 2012 at 11:31 am

HTC has announced the HTC Desire C which will be headed to the UK in June with Android 4.0 and Sense 4.0.

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LG Optimus Elite Launches on Virgin Mobile

May 15, 2012 at 9:58 am

The LG Optimus Elite has launched on Virgin Mobile with a cheap price tag.

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LG Optimus Elite Pre-Orders Sold Out at Virgin Mobile

May 14, 2012 at 9:19 am

LG Optimus Elite pre-orders have sold out at Virgin Mobile.

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