Start Here: 3 things you must know about NFC

Start Here: 3 things you must know about NFC

1) What is NFC?

V1CE utilizes Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, a standard part of your everyday activities like using a gym card or making mobile payments. With NFC, V1CE enhances your networking abilities. Simply tap your V1CE product against any Apple or Android phone to share a unique link to your personalized digital platform. You can connect, share, and expand your network anytime, anywhere, without needing extra apps.

2) How to use NFC

V1CE is compatible with all mobiles naturally, without requiring any extra apps. All it takes is knowing where to tap. In case you encounter someone with an older phone model, the QR function serves the same purpose.

 Using NFC with iPhones 

  • Please make sure the phone is unlocked.
  • Hover over the front or rear of the camera section. 


Using NFC with Android

  • Please make sure the phone is unlocked.
  • Hover over the middle rear of an Android. 

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3) Who else uses NFC?


NFC, or Near Field Communication, is a technology widely adopted across multiple sectors due to its daily importance. Big names like Apple and Google use NFC in devices for contactless payment systems like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Payment titans like Visa and Mastercard also use NFC in their contactless cards. Companies like Fitbit and Garmin use NFC in fitness trackers for easy payments, and in gaming, Nintendo applies NFC for enhanced interaction. Sony uses NFC for quick device pairing.

Valued at USD 10.21 billion in 2020, the global NFC market is expected to grow significantly. This growth is driven by NFC's broad use in electronics, contactless payments, and transportation ticketing, making it an influential technology in our lives.

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