At the same time, BLE beacons are already picking up steam quickly and in some cases the two technologies could be complementary. “Essentially, the differences between NFC and beacons as it ...

NFC also growing Beacons are not the only mobile technology driving proximity marketing opportunities for retailers and brands. With the launch of Apple Pay, the growth in infrastructure around ...

Starting with iOS 11, iPhones are expected to be able to activate Near Field Communication (NFC) tags and launch QR codes to discover content and interactions, joining Bluetooth beacons as digital ...

The mobile app, set to launch in October, aggregates users' social media connections and will allow them to send private messages to contacts who use the most popular social networks, all through ...