Unlike Android phones, which have been able to read NFC tags 'out of the box' without any additional Apps for many years, Apple's iPhone has had a slower start.
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NFC (near field communication) is a wireless technology which allows for the transfer of data such as text or numbers between two NFC enabled devices. NFC tags, for example stickers,.. read more..
NFC tags have a wide and growing number of uses. However, to an extent, NFC has always been a 'optional' technology rather than an 'essential' technology. For example, if you.. read more..
There's always been a bit of confusion about choosing which NFC logo or NFC icon. So let's help clear things up.
The 'old' official NFC logo
Well, technically, there isn't one. Unlike.. read more..
Within each NFC tag there's an NFC chip which holds your data and manages the communication with the NFC reader. Your data is stored in a small amount of non-volatile memory within.. read more..
Size options
NFC tags (stickers and inlays) are available in a wide variety of sizes. The smallest stickers can be just 5-6mm square. The largest is typically about the size of.. read more..
It's a typical problem. An NFC tag is integrated into a product or behind a piece of advertising material and now the tag can't be scanned. The reason is simple... read more..
Why are on-metal NFC tags different ?
Because NFC Tags work by electromagnetic induction, metal can easily interfere with their operation. NFC Tags can never work behind metal and if placed directly onto.. read more..
The NFC chip
At the heart of every NFC tag, sticker or product is an NFC 'chip' or 'IC' (integrated circuit). These tiny electronic devices store your information and control how.. read more..
If you aren't a techie, then the idea of buying some NFC tags might seem a little daunting. There's a large variety of tags, shapes and chips. Seritag have put.. read more..
The trade in counterfeit goods is substantial by any measure and it's growing: Estimated to reach 1.2 Trillion USD in 2018*. It affects almost every product sector including luxury goods,.. read more..
What is a smart poster ?
A smart poster is a poster which has built in technology allowing a reader to interact with it using a smart phone. In general terms,.. read more..