NFC Technology Set for Major Upgrades, Including Contactless Payments.
The NFC Forum plans to increase the transmission range of NFC connections by up to sixfold and increase the power capacity of NFC wireless charging from 1W to 3W. These improvements are expected to make NFC payments and wireless charging faster and easier. The NFC Forum also plans to enable a single tap to support several actions and equip NFC-capable smartphones with Point-of-Sale functionality and the ability to share data required for sustainability. The roadmap is designed to come into fruition through 2028, but it may take more time for all of these initiatives to become widely available to consumers.