Google's next generation of Android phones will include a new kind of technology called Near Field Communication, or NFC. Here's a primer on what it'll actually do for your device.

A loophole in Android allows a niche scenario to leak credit card details via an NFC reader even when the phone is locked.

Beware of Android NFC malware capable of stealing payment card information. Learn how the NGate malware exploits NFC technology.

NFC, or near-field communication, is a wireless standard that enables contactless payments, keyless entry, and more.

You can use near field communication technology for more than just buying your morning coffee. Here are some creative ways you can use it throughout your day.

Android 15 could add wireless charging to previously unsupported devices by harnessing NFC technology. Near-field communication, or NFC, is commonly used for things like contactless payments or ...

An update to the first Android beta is rolling out now as Android 15 beta 1.1. Most importantly, it fixes NFC, broken on the original update.

Rolling out starting today, Stripe is enabling support for NFC payments via Android phones, a new option for business owners.

Dimple is a simple but ingenious accessory that aims to augment the functionality of almost any device running Android 4.0 or above. The attachment, which is currently looking for funding on ...

Open NFC 4.2 will offer hardware manufacturers, wireless operators and software developers an easy way to implement near-field communication (NFC) functionality across a range of Android 2.3 ...

NFC tech on mobiles is set to take off in 2012, with a surge in NFC-enabled handsets. Here's our guide to using NFC tags with your Android.