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Google Wallet Installable on All of Verizon’s NFC Phones, Getting It to Work Another Story

Kellen August 3, 2012 169

After the FCC ruled that Verizon could no longer block tethering apps, as it violated the "C Block rules" attached to their purchase of the C-Block spectrum that their 4G LTE network now runs on, we wondered if other non-tethering apps would be a included in...

InstaWifi Makes Joining WiFi Networks Easy With NFC or QR Codes

Kellen July 24, 2012 45

Have you ever visited a friend's house or a coffee shop and wanted to join the local WiFi network, but didn't know the password? Or were you on the other side of that equation, with friends or customers constantly asking for the info to join your network? An...

New Mod Allows for NFC Actions While Screen is Off

Tim June 20, 2012 29

When performing Near Field Communication (NFC) actions on our capable devices, the display must be on. Don't know why exactly that is, but it's just one of the rules. Well, thanks to a new mod from an XDA member, having the display on is no longer needed....

Video: Quick Look at Samsung’s TecTiles in Action

Kellen June 13, 2012 56

Last night, Samsung introduced their latest product to the market called TecTiles which are NFC stickers that can be programmed to help you accomplish tasks. Since we saw some confusion in the comments about how they are programmed, what kinds of things can...

Samsung Announces TecTiles, Brings Programmable NFC Tags to the Masses

Kellen June 12, 2012 57

Tonight, Samsung announced their newest non-hardware creation called TecTiles. These are programmable NFC tags that will be available through major carriers at the launch of the Galaxy SIII. Their goal with TecTiles is to help NFC reach the masses and become...

A Simple Factory Reset Could Break Your Google Wallet Forever, Learn How to Safeguard Your Info

Eric May 29, 2012 51

In the Android community, factory resets and phone wipes are almost second nature, even if you aren't a prolific ROM flasher. There are ways to get your information back onto your phone rather quickly after these wipes, but a security feature in Google Wallet...

Isis Mobile Wallet Announces First Batch of Merchants for Austin and Salt Lake City Launches

Kellen May 15, 2012 25

Isis Mobile Wallet will launch this summer in two test cities: Austin, TX and Salt Lake City, Utah. When that happens, owners of NFC-enabled phones in those cities will have "hundreds" of merchants to choose from that will take advantage of this new mobile...

Google Maps Update Brings Offers and Indoor Directions to Your Map, Shazam Update Enables Android Beam Tag Sharing

Eric May 9, 2012 26

A few interesting updates await you in the Play Store today if you head on over. First up is an update for arguably the best app of all time, Google Maps. The application will now show you Google Offers based on your location, so if you're walking around...