Articles tagged with: Nfc and Eu

Nokia Shows Off 3rd NFC Capable Mobile Phone

Nokia has shown off its third fully integrated Near Field Communication (nfc) mobile phone, the Nokia 6216 classic. The new arrival is Nokia's first SIM-based nfc device which enables operators to build nfc services on to the SIM card. The Nokia 6216 classic is expected to start shipping in the third quarter of 2009 in select markets with an estimated retail price of EUR 150 before taxes and subsidies.  more

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Rolling out flexible displays for the mass market

European researchers have developed a cost-effective method for manufacturing flexible displays in much the same way that newspapers are printed. Their work promises to revolutionise packaging, advertising and even clothing.  more

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Operators Need to Look at the Bigger Picture for NFC

Much has been made of the market for mobile payments and ticketing services using nfc; but is there more to the market for nfc-enabled services than this? IMS ResearchÃ's latest reports on nfc ICs and Mobile Wallet Services see good potential for multiple new revenue streams, supported by a long trail of nfc-based applications but they are at risk if the operators are unable to agree a suitable business model with their new financial partners.  more

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