A data transfer function added to Android phones starting with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Using near field communication (NFC), Android Beam lets users copy data from one Android device to ...

Open the Google Wallet app. Tap on the Add to Wallet option, in the bottom-right corner. Hit New credit or debit card. Either ...

this means any NFC interactions you have on your phone should be smoother than ever. NFC already works quite well on Android ...

The tech itself is pretty cool — it's like having an antenna in your phone that can help securely verify and send data. Android's proprietary NFC software, called Beam, can be used as a secure ...