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7 Ways NFC Tags Made My Life Easier
Updated: April 23, 2024
I had ordered a bunch of NFC tags from Amazon to automate some parts of my life and turn my home into a smart home. However, creating pragmatic use cases for NFC tags turned out to be much harder than I thought. After some trials and taking inspiration from user forums, I found seven practical […]
8 Ways to Fix NFC Not Working on iPhone
Updated: April 22, 2024
NFC (Near Field Communication) on your iPhone unfolds a world of possibilities, from seamless contactless payments to effortless data transfers. You can even program NFC tags with your iPhone to turn everyday objects into smart triggers for various actions. All of this, of course, is not possible if NFC stops working on your iPhone. If […]
8 Best Fixes for NFC Not Working on Android
Updated: August 10, 2022
Near-field communication (NFC) is an amazing wireless technology that lets you make contactless payments, open apps on your phone, call people, open websites, share Wi-Fi passwords and do much more. If you use NFC on any Android phone including Samsung Galaxy and it stopped functioning suddenly or after an update, you have come to the […]
How to Read NFC Tags on iPhone
Updated: November 3, 2023
NFC tags are simple passive devices that store information that can be read by any NFC reader or even iPhone. The information can be your contact details, a website URL, your social media handles, your ID, etc. These tags come in all shapes and sizes, ranging from keychains to implants. Depending on your use case, […]
How to Program NFC Tags on iPhone and Android
Updated: November 6, 2023
NFC is a wireless data transfer technology, like Bluetooth but with a few key differences. You can store a variety of data in an NFC tag ranging from ID credentials to custom triggers for running Shortcuts. Plus, these tags are dirt cheap which makes them ideal for creative uses. So if you have been wondering […]
NFC vs Bluetooth: What’s The Real Difference
Updated: April 22, 2024
When I think of ‘NFC vs Bluetooth’, I think of ‘Apples vs. Oranges’. Both are different from each other, with different use cases. Still, many people find it confusing, especially when buying a new phone or NFC tags. And I don’t blame them. There are many similarities between Bluetooth and NFC. Both are wireless technology. […]
7 Best Android Apps to Use NFC Tags to Their Full Potential
Updated: April 22, 2024
There is no shortage of NFC apps for Android phones. Some are made for reading and writing NFC tags, while others perform specific tasks like unlocking your smartphone, setting up a smart alarm, sharing WiFi, etc. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best NFC apps for Android. Let’s begin. 1. […]
22 Cool Uses for NFC Tags You Didn’t Know
Updated: February 8, 2023
While many people believe, the use of these NFC tags is limited to Android Pay, Apple Pay, and small automation tasks like changing your phone’s settings, I believe it really depends on a person’s creativity. Therefore in this article, I have compiled a list of cool uses of NFC Tags. Let’s check those out. Before […]
How Secure Is NFC Technology ? Lets Find Out
Updated: April 22, 2024
NFC (Near Field Communication) has been there for a while now, but still, it’s underrated technology. I remember, 2 years back when I first heard about NFC, I was excited to see it in every smartphone. Sadly, NFC didn’t get the head-start that it needed. One major reason would be, lack of knowledge from our end. There is […]
NFC Technology: Things you should know about it
Updated: October 16, 2021
You might have heard people talking about NFC in their smartphones, or you might already being it. In both cases, this guide will help you do understand this technology better. NFC is an underestimated technology and despite of it’s huge advantage people are not using it like it should be used. In this article we […]
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