You may have heard the term NFC before, especially if you're an Android user. Google's mobile operating system has had this hardware feature for over a decade, but many users aren't sure what it does.

If you’ve ever used mobile payments on your smartphone, you might wondering how it works, and what is NFC on Android? NFC – or Near Field Communication – is a type of wireless communication standard.

NFC tags let you use your phone in a whole new way Android devices with near field communication (NFC) can quickly exchange information with other smartphones and compatible devices. NFC can be used ...