Tag: nfc
Huawei Ascend G510 release and price revealed: NFC and Jelly Bean on a tight budget
Huawei have just revealed release date and pricing information for their budget wonder, the Huawei Ascend G510. First spotted at this year's MWC 2013 show, it'll set you back a mere £130 on PAYG, or free on £13 a month…
NFC contactless payments on London bus journeys hit one million
Over one million journey on London buses have now been payed for using contactless NFC payment systems, Transport for London have today revealed. The scheme, which launched four months ago and allows commuters to pay for single journeys by tapping…
Hands-on review: Beats Pill portable speaker
Beats, quickly becoming the most-recognisable (and most visible) headphones brand on the market, have been branching out of the headwear game since breaking from their partners at Monster. The latest fruits to come forth from the Dr Dre-endorsed brand is…
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini refresh adds NFC
Samsung have revealed an updated version of their Galaxy S3 Mini handset, re-worked to now include NFC contactless technology. The new Galaxy S3 Mini will be compatible with contactless payment points in shops up and down the land, as well…
Sony could block PS4 used games sales with new NFC disc ID patent
For penny-pinching gamers in this age of recession, used games traders let you access nearly-new and classic games at cut-rate prices at times when brand new retail copies may just be out of reach of your budget. However, a new…
London buses now accept NFC contactless payments
London buses have been upgraded to accept contactless fare payments from NFC-enabled smartphones and credit cards as of today, alongside regular cash and Oyster Card fares. All 8,500 of London's buses will have the new systems introduced today, though the…
PayPal launch Instore app for on-the-go high street shopping payments
PayPal have today revealed that UK customers will be the first to able to use the company's new dedicated mobile app to pay for items at high street stores owned by Auroria Fashions, including the likes of Coast, Warehouse, Oasis…
New leak reveals LG Eclipse NFC tech
The LG Eclipse 4G LTE has had its dignity violated by BriefMobile, who've yet again exposed the undressed innards of LG's forthcoming quad-core smartphone. The Eclipse, also known at the LG LS970, is now said to boast new features including…
Sony Xperia Pepper gets sprinkled over the web
Sony's next smartphone, codenamed the Xperia Pepper, has appeared online, seasoning the web with sprinklings of leaked shots. Apologies for the puns, but with a name like the "Pepper" we couldn't help ourselves. Thankfully, it's likely that the name will…
LG Optimus LTE Tag+ has sticky NFC settings
LG are to offer a unique take on NFC tech with their new smartphone, the LG Optimus LTE Tag+. NFC-enabled, the phone ships with a bunch of stickers that have differing configurations associated with them. Swipe the Optimus LTE Tag+…
