A new study from British research firm YouGov shows that Apple iPhone users are most receptive to mobile payments and banking among UK’s mobile phone owners, reports GigaOM. The overall results of the study were underwhelming, with 21% of those surveyed saying they would pay bills through a mobile device, 25% would transfer funds, 36% […]

Rogers Wireless, Canada’s largest mobile operator, is planning to launch NFC payments by the first quarter of 2012, according to NFC Times. A source close to the project said that the teleco will likely team up with Visa and at least one bank for the launch, but will not partner with another mobile operator. No […]

3GTV Networks announced that it will add NFC capabilities to its in-store advertising solution. 3GTV’s current solution is made up of a network of TVs and connected ‘smart devices’ that play advertisements for customers as they shop. With these systems already in place, 3GTV says they can implement NFC-based applications that will deliver “value, convenience […]

Security solutions provider AMAG Technology has announced the launch of its first two readers in the new Javelin series, the 884-KP and 880-KP. The Javelin 884-KP reads contactless NXP MIFARE and MIFARE DESFire smart cards, in addition to Personal Identity Verification (PIV), Transportation Worker Identity Credential (TWIC) and First Responder Authentication Card (FRAC) cards. The […]

Pradotec and Intel Malaysia have announced the release of a new handheld e-passport reader powered by Intel’s Atom processor technology. The HPT600 reader is designed for ‘on the spot’ e-Passport and Identity reading at any international security checkpoint – even on trans-border trains and ships. Designed as a compact, all-­in-­one device, the HPT600 has a […]

UPM RFID and SimpleNFC have teamed up to launch a Web site offering NFC tools for building a variety of wireless solutions. SimpleNFC.com features an NFC starter kit along with a number of customizable UPM NFC tags, including the BullsEye, RaceTrack, Block UPM MiniBlock tags with Mifare Ultralight, Ultralight-C or Classic ICs. According to the […]

Jiepang, a location-based service provider in China, has announced it is testing NFC technology in its SoLoMo (social-local-mobile) service. Jiepang says the trial, which will use UPM BullsEye and UPM MiniBlock NFC tags, is part of a larger business strategy to take SoLoMo beyond social networking and mobile marketing promotions to provide contactless payments and […]

Three of the four carriers of Research In Motion’s recently announced BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 are offering the handsets without NFC technology, according to FierceWireless. AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon failed to mention NFC in their press releases announcing the launch of the new handset—Sprint was the only one— yet all four carriers have demonstrated interest in […]

Google’s $12.5 billion purchase of Motorola Mobility should throw the company’s Mobile Wallet plans into hyper-drive, according to On Wall Street. Thanks to the acquisition, Google will not have to rely solely on the Sprint Nexus S to carry its Mobile Wallet service. Now the company will be able to design, manufacture and sell its […]

Telefónica Germany, Telekom and Vodafone have announced the formation of a new NFC payments joint venture under the ‘mpass’ brand. Already used by subscribers for paying their bills via mobile phone, the mpass service will soon be expanded to enable mobile users on all of Germany’s networks to perform contactless transactions at the point of […]