NFC: News
18 Oct 2024
Apple PayApple Pay now supports third-party iOS and desktop browsers
Apple Pay, the popular digital wallet service, has expanded its compatibility to third-party iOS and desktop browsers.
24 Aug 2024
GoogleBeware! This new Android malware can steal your card details
Cybersecurity experts from ESET have uncovered a new method used by cybercriminals to steal data from smartphone users.
15 Aug 2024
AppleApple expands NFC access to third-party developer
Apple has announced plans to extend Near-Field Communication (NFC) access beyond the European Union, enabling tap-to-pay functions in the US and other regions.
11 Jul 2024
AppleApple grants NFC access to developers, dodges EU fine
Apple has agreed to grant developers access to its Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology, after four years of back and forth in the European Union (EU).
02 Jul 2024
ApplePaperless future? NFC tech might eliminate paper receipts and tickets
The NFC Forum, a consortium that includes Apple, Google, Sony, and Qualcomm, is developing a "multi-purpose tap" concept to enhance transaction standards.
04 Jun 2024
Android 11Samsung Galaxy Watch FE fully revealed in latest leak
A significant leak has unveiled the design, features, and specifications of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Watch FE.
20 Apr 2024
AppleEU to greenlight Apple's tap-to-pay tech offer next month
Apple is preparing to broaden its tap-to-pay mobile payments technology access, to developers within the European Union, according to Reuters.
19 Mar 2024
Airtel Payments BankAirtel Payments Bank smartwatch debuts in India at Rs. 3,000
Airtel Payments Bank has made its grand entrance into the smartwatch market, with the release of an NFC-integrated device in India.
01 Oct 2023
National Payments Corporation of IndiaHow to set up UPI Lite X for offline transactions
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has recently launched UPI Lite X, an improved version of UPI Lite, which enables users to carry out offline transactions and supports "Tap and Pay" using NFC technology.
29 May 2022
SmartphonesCUBOT Pocket with 4-inch QHD+ display and NFC goes official
CUBOT has expanded its compact phone range by launching its new "Pocket" handset in the US.
22 Jan 2021
XiaomiXiaomi sold one million Mi 11 units in 21 days
Xiaomi has sold over one million units of Mi 11, its latest flagship smartphone, within 21 days since it went on sale on January 1. To recall, 350,000 units were sold in the first five minutes of the first sale.
14 Jan 2021
Instagram#CES2021: LG showcases OLED, MiniLED TVs and WebOS 6.0
Korean consumer electronics giant LG unveiled new TVs and teased the LG Rollable phone at its CES 2021 press conference. In the spirit of the first-ever virtual CES, a segment of LG's event was hosted by a completely virtual person, Reah Keem.
28 Dec 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S21 series up for pre-orders in the US
Samsung will reportedly introduce its flagship Galaxy S21 series of smartphones on January 14. Now, just days ahead of the launch event, the South Korean tech giant has started accepting pre-orders for the upcoming handsets in the US.
24 Dec 2020
XiaomiAhead of launch, Mi 11's teaser video, availability, price revealed
Xiaomi is all set to launch the Mi 11 smartphone on December 28. In the latest news, an alleged official teaser video has been released (via SparrowNews).
22 Dec 2020
Snapdragon 765GWorld's first smartphone with an under-display camera goes on sale
World's first smartphone with an under-display camera, the ZTE Axon 20 5G is now up for purchase in the global market.
17 Dec 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A32 5G spotted on FCC, key specifications revealed
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy A32 5G in the coming weeks. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the FCC certification website with model number SM-A326J, revealing its key specifications.
15 Dec 2020
XiaomiXiaomi to launch Mi 11 on December 29: Report
Xiaomi will launch its flagship Mi 11 model on December 29, according to GizmoChina. However, it is unclear if it will be a global launch event or only for China.
12 Dec 2020
NubiaNubia Red Magic 6 to feature an electrochromic glass body
Nubia is working to launch its Red Magic 6 sometime in early-2021. In the latest development, a teaser video of the handset has surfaced, revealing the presence of an electrochromic glass body - similar to the OnePlus Concept One.
08 Dec 2020
OPPOOPPO Find X3 Pro's specifications and features leaked
OPPO is expected to launch its flagship Find X3 series of smartphones in early-2021. In the latest development, tipster Evan Blass has revealed the key specifications and features of the Pro model.
01 Dec 2020
ZTEZTE Axon 20 5G Extreme Edition, with 12GB RAM, launched
Chinese tech giant ZTE has launched the Extreme Edition of the ZTE Axon 20 5G - the world's first smartphone with an under-display selfie camera.
29 Nov 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Ahead of launch, details of Nokia 5.4 smartphone revealed
HMD Global is expected to launch its Nokia 5.4 smartphone by the end of this year, a Nokiapoweruser report has claimed.
28 Nov 2020
OnePlusOnePlus releases OxygenOS 10.3.7 update for the 6 and 6T
OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 10.3.7 update for the OnePlus 6 and 6T models.
24 Nov 2020
Flipkart#DealOfTheDay: Mi 10T Pro is available with Rs. 9,500 discount
If you are planning to own a flagship smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 8,000 on the flagship Mi 10T Pro (8GB/128GB) model.
17 Nov 2020
OnePlusOnePlus 8T receives OxygenOS 11.0.4.5 Hot-Fix update
OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 11.0.4.5 Hot-Fix update for its flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8T in India.
16 Nov 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy A12 reportedly seen on Geekbench, key specifications revealed
Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy A12 soon as a follow-up to the Galaxy A11 smartphone.
13 Nov 2020
OnePlusOnePlus releases OxygenOS 10.0.1 update for 5 and 5T models
OnePlus has started rolling out the OxygenOS 10.0.1 update for the OnePlus 5 and 5T models.
10 Nov 2020
Flipkart#DealOfTheDay: Mi 10T is available with Rs. 7,500 discount
If you are planning to own a flagship smartphone, this might be a good deal for you. Flipkart is offering a discount of Rs. 4,000 on the Mi 10T (6GB/128GB) model.
30 Oct 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)OnePlus 8T Cyberpunk 2077 to be launched on November 2
OnePlus will launch the Cyberpunk 2077 edition of the 8T in China on November 2, the company has confirmed.
30 Oct 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)LG K92 5G, with Snapdragon 690 chipset, goes official
As the latest addition to its portfolio of mid-budget 5G smartphones, LG has launched the K92 5G model in the US.
19 Oct 2020
OnePlusOnePlus 8T gets camera and network improvements via OTA update
OnePlus has started rolling out a new OxygenOS 11 update for its recently-launched OnePlus 8T flagship phone.
17 Oct 2020
XiaomiRedmi K30S spotted on TENAA, key specifications leaked
Xiaomi is working to launch its flagship smartphone, the Redmi K30S in China. It will be a rebranded version of Mi 10T that was launched in India earlier this week.
17 Oct 2020
HuaweiAhead of launch, display details of Huawei Mate40 leaked
Chinese tech giant Huawei is all set to launch the Huawei Mate40 series (comprising Mate40 and Mate40 Pro) on October 22. In the latest development, a video teaser by Huawei's terminal official Weibo page (via Gizmochina) has revealed that Mate40 will come with a 90Hz refresh rate.
16 Oct 2020
ThailandToyota reveals Fortuner SUV (TRD Sportivo) in Thailand: Details here
Japanese automaker Toyota has revealed a new TRD Sportivo variant of its Fortuner SUV in Thailand.
12 Oct 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)OnePlus Nord Special Edition to be launched on October 14
OnePlus is expected to launch a special variant of the Nord in India on October 14 alongside the all-new OnePlus 8T.
01 Oct 2020
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Credit, debit card rules changed from today: Check details here
In a bid to make online transactions more secure and promote digital payments, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has changed several rules pertaining to credit and debit cards, which will come into effect from today, October 1.
28 Sep 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)HMD Global releases new software update for Nokia 7 Plus
HMD Global has issued a new maintenance release update, including the Android security patch dated September 1, for its Nokia 7 Plus smartphone.
26 Sep 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)OPPO forays into South African market with the A72 model
Chinese tech giant OPPO has entered the South African market, expanding its footprint to yet another emerging economy. The company's debut offering in South Africa is the LTE version of the OPPO A72 5G which was announced in China in July.
25 Sep 2020
XiaomiRedmi Note 10 might arrive as rebranded Mi 10 Lite
Xiaomi is expected to launch a new Mi 10 Lite mid-range model in international markets on September 30.
17 Sep 2020
EuropePOCO X3 to be launched in India on September 22
POCO will launch its latest X3 mid-ranger in the Indian market on September 22 at 12 pm via Flipkart, the company has announced on Twitter.
15 Sep 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Sony Xperia 5 II spotted on certification platforms
Japanese tech giant Sony is all set to introduce the Xperia 5 II (pronounced Xperia 5 Mark 2) on September 17.
14 Sep 2020
AmazonOnePlus Nord available with Rs. 1,000 instant discount via Amazon
OnePlus's mid-range smartphone, the Nord is available with a Rs. 1,000 instant discount via Amazon, today.
12 Sep 2020
AliExpressPOCO sells over 1 lakh units of the X3 NFC
POCO has sold over 1 lakh units of its budget-friendly smartphone, the X3 NFC, within three days since it went on sale on September 8, the company has revealed.
09 Sep 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Nokia 8.3 5G's pre-orders now open in Belgium
HMD Global's first-ever 5G smartphone, the Nokia 8.3 5G, is now up for pre-ordering in Belgium. Interested customers can reserve the handset via the company's official website.
08 Sep 2020
EuropePOCO X3 NFC, with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 732G chipset, launched
Expanding its range of budget-friendly smartphones, POCO has launched the X3 NFC model in Europe. It comes as a successor to the POCO X2 that was launched in February.
06 Sep 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Sony Xperia 5 II's promo video leaked: Details here
Japanese tech giant Sony will launch its highly-anticipated Xperia 5 II smartphone on September 17.
03 Sep 2020
XiaomiAhead of launch, POCO X3 NFC's specifications teased
Xiaomi's spin-off POCO is all set to launch its budget-friendly smartphone, the POCO X3 NFC on September 7.
01 Sep 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Sony Xperia 5 II's leaked marketing images confirm key features
Sony is all set to launch the Xperia 5 II (pronounced Xperia 5 Mark 2) flagship phone on September 17.
27 Aug 2020
DC ComicsRealme X2 Pro's latest update brings several features and fixes
Realme has started rolling out the latest software update for its X2 Pro flagship phone.
22 Aug 2020
SamsungSamsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition receives NFC certification, launch imminent
A couple of unknown Samsung handsets, expected to be different variants of the upcoming Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, have received certification from the NFC Forum.
21 Aug 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)Sony Xperia 1 II gets a new 'Frosted Black' variant
Sony has introduced a new 'Frosted Black' color variant of its flagship smartphone, the Xperia 1 II (pronounced Xperia 1 Mark 2), in Japan.
20 Aug 2020
XiaomiXiaomi releases MIUI 12 update for Mi 10 in India
Xiaomi has started rolling out the latest MIUI 12 update for its flagship smartphone, the Mi 10, in India.
18 Aug 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)This smartphone with under-screen camera will be launched on September-1
ZTE has announced on Weibo, that it will launch the world's first commercial smartphone with an under-display selfie snapper, the Axon 20, on September 1.
15 Aug 2020
Ram (Random Access Memory)OnePlus 8 becomes the company's first 'Android Enterprise Recommended' smartphone
The OnePlus 8 has bagged the 'Android Enterprise Recommended' tag, becoming the company's first smartphone to be certified for enterprise use.
