Infinix Introduces New 720-Degree SphereTech NFC Technology
Infinix last week announced the introduction of its new near-field communication (NFC) technology. Dubbed 720-Degree SphereTech NFC, the consumer technology brand claims that it has made significant improvements to the existing NFC technology to improve both the signal radius and card reading area. At this time, the company has not yet revealed which smartphones will be getting the feature. Infinix claims that the 720-Degree SphereTech NFC will address issues such as failed transactions and card readability on NFC-enabled smartphones, while making the process seamless.
Infinix introduces SphereTech NFC technology
In a press release, the smartphone maker said that the new 720-degree SphereTech NFC is a proprietary and self-developed technology. Infinix described the NFC technology as doubling the signal range compared to existing capacity and increasing the card reading area by 200 percent.
“Our dedication to innovation and understanding user needs has driven us to create a solution that not only enhances functionality but also provides unparalleled security and convenience for our users. The 720° SphereTech NFC significantly enhances the mobile experience in NFC applications, providing seamless, reliable and secure interactions from multiple angles,” said Li Cao, Senior Manager, NFC Department of Infinix.
The company claimed that the extensive signal coverage and stability will ensure smooth and seamless performance from every angle. Interestingly, Infinix claims that any smartphone with the SphereTech NFC on the front, back and top can be tapped to complete a transaction.
When describing how the NFC technology works, the company claims that it is built with better spatial layout, signal compatibility, and material type configuration. However, the company did not go into any of these technologies in depth to explain the impact of these new additions. The company did mention that the main benefit that users will see with this NFC implementation is the reduction of angle restrictions and more reliable interactions while making a transaction.
Interestingly, NFC technology was first seen in the Nokia 6131 in 2006. The Google Nexus S was the first Android smartphone to use NFC in 2011. The technology allows smartphones and other devices to quickly exchange data by tapping them together. It is generally used for making transactions at retail touch points.
