Last week, Infinix announced the launch of a new Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. The consumer tech brand called 720° SphereTech NFC claims to have significantly improved the existing NFC technology to significantly improve the signal radius and card reading range. The company is currently not revealing which smartphones could be equipped with this function. Infinix claims that SphereTech’s 720-degree NFC fixes issues like failed transactions and card reading on NFC-enabled smartphones while streamlining the process.
Infinix introduces SphereTech NFC technology
The smartphone maker announced in a press release that the new 720-degree SphereTech NFC is a patented and proprietary technology developed in-house. When describing the NFC technology, Infinix said it doubles the signal range and increases the card reading area by 200% compared to existing features.
Our commitment to innovation and understanding of our users’ needs has allowed us to develop a solution that not only improves performance but also provides our users with unparalleled security and convenience. Delivering seamless, reliable and secure interactions from multiple perspectives,” said Li Cao, senior manager of NFC at Infinix.
The company claimed that the greater signal range and stability ensures smooth and seamless performance from all angles. Specifically, Infinix claims that SphereTech NFC-enabled smartphones can conduct transactions by tapping on the front, back or top.
Explaining how NFC technology works, the company claims that NFC technology comes with better spatial arrangement, signal compatibility and material type configuration. However, the company has not delved deeper into these technologies to explain the impact of these new additions. Accordingly, the main benefits for users from implementing this NFC are to reduce angle restrictions and increase the reliability of interactions during transactions.
It is worth mentioning that NFC technology was first introduced in Nokia 6131 in 2006. The Google Nexus S was the first Android smartphone to use NFC in 2011. This technology allows you to quickly exchange data by making calls using your smartphone and other devices. It is commonly used to conduct transactions at retail touchpoints.
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