by dbadmin | Oct 20, 2025 | Apple Watch, Authority Insights, News, NFC, OnePlus OxygenOS
Credit: Kaitlyn Cimino / Android Authority TL;DR Our APK teardown found that the latest OHealth app update includes steps for setting up pairing with an Apple Watch. Code strings detail syncing calls, messages, and health data via OHealth. A new “Cardless entry”...
by dbadmin | Aug 4, 2025 | News, NFC, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S26
Credit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Samsung is apparently thinking about adding an additional NFC antenna to the top of the Galaxy S26 series. This should make it more convenient to use tap-to-pay, as you can do so via the rear or top of the phone. The Galaxy...
by dbadmin | Jun 17, 2025 | News, NFC
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The new NFC Release 15 specification increases range from 5mm to up to 2cm, making alignment less critical to initiating a compliant connection. This extended range will make NFC connections quicker and more reliable in the...
by dbadmin | Jan 16, 2025 | Authority Insights, Google Wear OS, News, NFC
Google Wallet on Wear OS smartwatches lets you save transit passes. To use a pass, right now you have to open Wallet, find the pass, and tap. Wear OS may soon let you scan your unlocked watch to use passes without needing to open the Wallet app first. When we’re...
by dbadmin | Apr 15, 2024 | Android 15, News, NFC
Google is working to add support for NFC Wireless Charging into Android 15. Many smaller devices don’t support Qi wireless charging because they don’t have enough space to fit a charging receiver coil. NFC Wireless Charging requires much less integration space, so...
by dbadmin | Mar 22, 2024 | Android 15, Google Wallet, News, NFC
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Wallet now requires unlocking your phone for every contactless payment, regardless of the amount. Android 15 might bring back secure one-tap transactions with new features for secure pre-emptive authentication. Google...
