The Nexus S also contains near field communications (NFC) technology for contactless payments and other transactions.
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As new technologies such as Near Field Communications emerge, that advantage for traditional retailing may shift.
RIM, not standing still, is eyeball deep in developing Near Field Communication payments too.
The pace of adoption depends, in part, on the maturation of Near Field Communication (NFC).
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One-tap Near Field Communication (NFC) allows proximity pairing between the tablet and other NFC-enabled mobile devices.
The handsets need to be equipped with chips that support the wireless communication technology Near Field Communication (NFC).
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Mobile payments systems make use of a technology called Near Field Communication, which is just what it sounds like.
Near Field Communication (NFC) employs Mobile Keys platform from parent company Assa Abloy.
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Improvements in Near Field Communication (NFC) and multi-touch technologies will make mobile technology an integral part of our lives.
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The new LeafPresenter also makes Near Field Communication (NFC), Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) and gift card support standard features.
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Apple announced it was planning to embed Near Field Communications (NFC) technology into its next generation iPhones and iPads.
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The credit-card readers involved all use "near field communication" technology that is already in place at thousands of merchants nationwide.
The BP730 also supports Near Field Communication (NFC) for wireless and seamless content mirroring from smartphones and other external devices.
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Near field communications (NFC) is among the leaders with very high expectations (Y-axis) and a (5-10)-year cycle before a plateau.
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Agents can also share their Mobile Business Cards wirelessly with Near Field Communication (NFC) using Vizibility's plastic Mobile Wallet Card.
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The moves may help it tackle the challenge posed by the introduction of near field communication (NFC) payment technology to smartphones.
Though both services concern cellphones and the wireless communications technology known as Near Field Communication (NFC), there are key differences.
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The product utilizes a combination of positional technology, motion sensors and near field communication to capture the golfer's data from the course.
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The versatile 20W unit supports Near Field Communication (NFC), AirPlay and Bluetooth to wirelessly stream music from a diverse range of mobile devices.
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The GSMA, the organizing body, was keen for everyone to believe that Near Field Communication might finally be about to have its day.
Features such as location-based services, near field communications, augmented reality and an array of motion sensors deliver a platform ideal for business process innovation.
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To hear most mobile companies tell it these days, you'd think that NFC (or near field communications) is only for mobile payments.
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BlackBerry Bold 9930 also offers Near Field Communications (NFC) support for a secure exchange of information between NFC-enabled devices over a very short distance.
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It will also support something called "near field communications, " which enables devices to read pricing or media information off chips costing 2 cents each.
Through Sony's one-touch function, users can easily and instantaneously enjoy mp3 files and photos across an array of NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled devices.
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Other applications such as NFC (Near Field Communications) have been slow to gain traction as it is reliant on the card reader infrastructure being upgraded.
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Google Wallet uses near field communication (NFC) to make secure payments fast and convenient by simply tapping the phone on any PayPass-enabled terminal at checkout.
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To date, Apple has not announced its mobile payments strategy, although Apple and Microsoft agreed to embrace Near Field Communication (NFC) technology in 2012.
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Near Field Communications is a technology which allows small amounts of data to be exchanged when you tap two NFC devices together, or touch one against an NFC tag.
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