Android Authority

We asked, you told us: Most of you switch off Bluetooth, NFC when not in use

Do you switch off your smartphone’s Bluetooth and NFC radios when they’re not in use? It’s a seemingly harmless question that really got you all talking. In a recent poll, we asked for your views on ...
Network World

Proximity marketing: NFC vs. Bluetooth and Wi-Fi

This vendor-written tech primer has been edited by Network World to eliminate product promotion, but readers should note it will likely favor the submitter’s approach. Near field communication (NFC) ...
Android Authority

Poll: Do you turn off Bluetooth and NFC when not using them?

Bluetooth has become an integral technology on smart devices and mobile phones. As the wireless glue that connects smart devices, it’s something most of us probably leave switched on all day connected ...
Bleeping Computer

Google drops Bluetooth Titan Security Keys in favor of NFC versions

Google is discontinuing the Bluetooth Titan Security Key to focus on security keys with Near Field Communication (NFC) functionality. As part of this move, Google has also announced a new Titan ...
Electronic Design

The Future of Smart Healthcare Encompasses Bluetooth, RFID, and NFC

The main differences between Bluetooth LE, RFID, and NFC, and how all three of these technologies are now improving product security in healthcare and safeguarding patient information, among other ...
Gizmodo

Google Streamlines Its Titan Keys by Adding NFC and Ditching Bluetooth

Google’s Titan Key has been credited with eliminating phishing attacks on Google employees, and now this week Google is updating its line of security dongles with wider support for NFC. In a new ...
9to5Google

Android may add NFC-based contact sharing similar to iPhone, early findings suggest

New evidence reveals that Google is working on some form of NFC-based contact sharing on Android, similar to iPhone’s ...
techtimes

Apple Watch Patent Shows New Bands with NFC, Bluetooth to Bring Useful Features

A new patent for the Apple Watch's bands is looking to bring new features to the device, specifically as the straps will deliver added technology to users and deliver better experiences. This new ...
Threat Post

iPhones Vulnerable to Attack Even When Turned Off

Wireless features Bluetooth, NFC and UWB stay on even when the device is powered down, which could allow attackers to execute pre-loaded malware. Attackers can target iPhones even when they are turned ...

Samsung’s First Tri-Fold Phone Is One Step Away from Launch

Samsung's very first tri-fold phone is just one step away from launch at this point. It's coming very soon, so stay tuned.
EDN

Bluetooth SoCs delivers ultra-low power with NFC option

NXP Semiconductors N.V. has launched its QN9090 and QN9030 Bluetooth 5 system-on-chips (SoCs) with hardware-compatible options for 802.15.4, Multiprotocol RF, and optional NFC technology. Designed for ...