Are Smart Phones and Tablets Better Off Without NFC?

NFC Technology in smart phones

Photo Credit: Bill Koplitz / fema.gov

At one point or another, we have heard about NFC as a new feature in smart phones. So, what is it?

NFC or Near Field Communication is a relatively new feature in electronic devices that simplifies data transfer, operation and communication. It is “near field” because it only needs a few centimeters or less in order to pair up with another device. But Bluetooth and WiFi can also do this, right? What’s the difference?