How to use Google Pay to make in-store purchases using your Android phone

You can use Google Pay on your Android phone to make in-store purchases at any compatible payment terminal.

One UI 8.5 could bring back an old-school file sharing feature (Updated: Animation preview)

Strings within One UI 8.5 suggests that NFC-based file sharing is coming to Quick Share on Galaxy devices. Read on to know ...
Android Authority

Galaxy S26 could get a hardware upgrade for much easier payments

Samsung is apparently thinking about adding an additional NFC antenna to the top of the Galaxy S26 series. This should make it more convenient to use tap-to-pay, as you can do so via the rear or top ...
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FNB customers on Huawei and Android get a new way to pay

FNB has announced support of Swoo Pay for its customers using an Android or Huawei device. The app facilitates contactless ...
Security

ULTRALOQ Expands NFC Bolt Unlocking to Android Devices

ULTRALOQ, the smart lock brand under Xthings, has rolled out a major update to its Bolt NFC lock that extends tap-to-unlock functionality to most Android smartphones. The feature, previously limited ...

PhonePe & Mastercard Collaborate To Launch Exclusive Feature Enabling In-Store Payments By Tapping NFC-Enabled Smartphones

As contactless payments through smartphones gain popularity among consumers, PhonePe and Mastercard have announced a ...
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NFC Controller for Android Smartphone

STMicroelectronics announced that its Near Field Communication (NFC) controller is being used by NEC CASIO Mobile Communications in the exciting G’zOne CA-201L smartphone, based on Android. The phone ...

Alipay+ and Mastercard bring overseas NFC payments to Kakao Pay users

Alipay+, a global wallet gateway under Ant International, supports Kakao Pay, a leading South Korean mobile wallet, in launching NFC (Near-Field Communication) payment for overseas transactions, ...