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NFC
Also: near field communication
NFC is short-range wireless tech used for tap-to-pay, quick pairing, and some access cards.
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NFC is short-range wireless tech used for tap-to-pay, quick pairing, and some access cards. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.
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