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Xiaomi's upgraded Mi Band 6 packs NFC for payments and a microphone for Alexa
It's the first time the band has come with NFC outside China

Manuel Vonau Manuel Vonau
Xiaomi's upgraded Mi Band 6 packs NFC for payments and a microphone for Alexa

Xiaomi has long made a name for itself in the wearable market and is, in fact, the leading wearable brand worldwide according to Canalys. That's in part thanks to its excellent Mi Smart Band fitness trackers, which have always been praised as affordable but capable alternatives to Fitbit and others. But so far, Xiaomi has never blessed most of its international audience with an NFC-equipped version of its fitness tracker. That's changing today, as the company has announced that it's bringing the Mi Smart Band 6 with NFC to Europe.

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Google is consolidating its Titan 2FA security key lineup down to two units
Both equipped with USB and NFC

Will Sattelberg Will Sattelberg
Google is consolidating its Titan 2FA security key lineup down to two units

Although they aren't infallible, Google's Titan 2FA security keys are a great, easy-to-use option for regular users looking to add a physical gadget to their account login methods. Up until today, it's been sold in several different variants, including USB-A and USB-C configurations, along with Bluetooth and NFC options for connecting wirelessly. It's been a few years since this 2FA key launched, making it a perfect time for a quick refresh.

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The two things I'd change about Apple Pay after using it for a week
A couple tweaks would make it the ultimate mobile payment platform

David Ruddock David Ruddock
The two things I'd change about Apple Pay after using it for a week

I admit it: I was a mobile payment naysayer for years. I always felt that the conversation around tap to pay was a lot of rigamarole — after all, how hard is it to get out your wallet? But, as credit card terminals slowly evolved around the US, so too did my troglodytian attitude about them. I had my phone out when I was in line to check out regardless most of the time, so why not? And then, the whole last year... happened. Mobile payments went from a passive preference to a very active one for me, and many more businesses here in the States that had lagged behind adoption finally ponied up for contactless.

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OnePlus challenger to Google Pay could be on the way to India
Yet another mobile payment service to choose from

Prasham Parikh Prasham Parikh
OnePlus challenger to Google Pay could be on the way to India

Smartphones make for an excellent distribution channel for services — another source of monetization for companies. Hence, it wasn't surprising when OnePlus announced its own mobile payment system in China last year. It seems like the company is now ready to expand its offering and introduce it to other markets, including India.

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The new Google Pay app is out of beta
The old version is still on the Play Store, but won't appear in search results

Michael Crider Michael Crider
The new Google Pay app is out of beta

Google has been working on a new beta version of Pay since November, but the old app has been available on the Play Store for users who aren't ready to transition. At least it was until today: anyone searching the Play Store now will be greeted with only the new app, which is out of testing. The old version is still functional, but should start to disappear as users update.

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Tip: Nearby Share has the same tap-to-send NFC support as Android Beam
If you liked the old way of sharing content, you can still do it

Ryne Hager Ryne Hager
Tip: Nearby Share has the same tap-to-send NFC support as Android Beam

Android's new Nearby Sharing feature replaced the old Android Beam last year, and it makes swapping files or other content between Android devices much easier. But if you preferred the tap-based mechanics of the old system, we've got a small surprise for you. Turns out, you can use NFC to bump content between phones with Nearby Sharing just like you could with Android Beam.

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Google Pay vs. Samsung Pay: Which tap to pay system is best?
There are some subtle and not-so-subtle differences

Ryan Whitwam Ryan Whitwam
Google Pay vs. Samsung Pay: Which tap to pay system is best?

This story was originally published and last updated . 

NFC payments first came to Android way, way back in 2011 with a little disaster called the Nexus S 4G. This WiMAX 4G phone was the only device that did NFC payments at the time because carriers had their fingers in everything. Thankfully, things aren't as restrictive anymore. You can make contactless payments with any Android phone containing an NFC chip, but you might have more than one option. If you've got a Samsung phone, you can choose between Samsung's own payment platform or Google Pay. While both do offer the same basic tap-to-pay NFC functionality, there are some differences in their ease of use and in the apps themselves.

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YubiKey 5C NFC review: Everybody should have one of these
Secure your accounts for less than 60 bucks

Taylor Kerns Taylor Kerns
YubiKey 5C NFC review: Everybody should have one of these

If you're at all serious about online security, you're sure to have at least a passing familiarity with two-factor authentication, or 2FA. Single-use codes sent in text messages or emails are probably the most common type of 2FA, but there are more secure methods. The YubiKey 5C NFC facilitates several of those methods in a small, affordable package: at 55 bucks, it's a pretty fantastic little gadget. Honestly, everybody should have one of these things.

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Chrome 89 is now available in the beta channel (APK Download)
Download it here

Manuel Vonau Manuel Vonau
Chrome 89 is now available in the beta channel (APK Download)

Google launched the stable version of Chrome 88 last week, and that means the beta is up for a new release. And indeed, Google has just promoted Chrome 89 to the beta channel. You can download it from the Play Store or over on APK Mirror right now.

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The Galaxy S21 will soon locate your parked car and even unlock it
Digital Key is coming to more Samsung flagships in August

Karandeep Singh Karandeep Singh
The Galaxy S21 will soon locate your parked car and even unlock it

The star of yesterday’s Samsung event was definitely the new Galaxy S21 line, but there were so many more smaller bits of news joining it. One such feature coming to the S21 and other Galaxy phones is Digital Key, which is basically Samsung’s answer to Apple's Car Keys, but with support for a wider range of devices, cars, and even houses.

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