LG is developing smart home devices that support Apple's tap-to-setup feature, enabling configuration of locks and thermostats before they are powered on.
Sber has enabled contactless payments for its smart ring, allowing users to pay via Bluetooth using a specific gesture.
Huawei has integrated direct Octopus card top-up functionality into the Huawei Pay system for its new Mate 90 flagship series.
A new open-source web-based payment system allows businesses to use smartphones as terminals, bypassing traditional hardware and banking fees.
A US judge has certified a class-action lawsuit against Apple, allowing financial institutions to challenge the company's fees and NFC access policies for Apple Pay.
Huawei has integrated the Hong Kong Octopus payment system into its Pura 90 Pro Max and other HarmonyOS devices, enabling contactless payments for transport and retail.
The Octopus for Tourists app has arrived on Huawei's AppGallery, enabling contactless payments for HarmonyOS 5 users.
Mobile phone blinkers from the 2000s utilized radio wave energy harvesting to signal incoming calls, a concept that has evolved into modern NFC-powered accessories.
PERCo has introduced a new application that turns Huawei smartwatches into digital access keys for security systems.
