What is NFC?

Near Field Communication (NFC) is a set of communication protocols that enable two electronic devices, one of which is usually a portable device such as a smartphone, to establish M2M communication by bringing them within 10 cm (no touch) of each other. NFC traces its roots to radio-frequency identification, or RFID, was developed by Sony and Philips. For the safety of this technology, NFC is considered as the booming star in a smartphone value-added services.