Programming an NFC tag from your NFC-capable Android device is extremely easy and can lend itself to some very useful scenarios. Jason Cipriani Contributing Writer, ZDNet Jason Cipriani is based out ...

NFC, or near field communication, is a popular wireless technology that allows you to transfer data between two devices that are in close proximity to each other. It’s often used as a faster and more ...

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We may earn a commission when you click links to retailers and purchase goods. More info. Tonight, Samsung announced their newest non-hardware creation called TecTiles. These are programmable NFC tags ...

Samsung introduced TecTiles which are NFC tags you can program to launch an application, send a text message, change phone settings, share contact information, and more using an NFC-equipped Galaxy ...

Alongside the Galaxy S III launch in the U.S., Samsung will also release an accompanying NFC accessories called TecTiles. TecTiles essentially are NFC stickers that you can place anywhere you’d like, ...