NFC (Near Field Communication) Notification Icon

[mrgsmith77]

Hi, so things turned out fairly well, was up for an upgrade on Sunday, M8 released same week, am fairly impressed so far. Its a big phone (bigger that my old One X) but I have big hands so there is no real issue. Not too sure about the mega pixel issue, time will guess.

One thing I cannot figure out though is this notification icon, any idea?

 

[CapThrowback]

NFC

 

[mrgsmith77]

NFC

sweet, thanks!

 

[theboldest]

that's a cool background, where'd ya get it??

 

[mrgsmith77]

that's a cool background, where'd ya get it??

Hi, off Zedge app I think

 

[Rossoreed]

OK, I give up...
... any ideas what this icon represents on my new shiny HTCone M8.

Thanks

Paul

 

[SolApathy]

Welcome to our forums!

NFC icon (Near Field communications) You can find the setting under settings>More (under wireless and networks)

Here is a link to information on NFC:

What is NFC and why is it in your phone

 

[Rossoreed]

Thanks
Another door opened to explore!

Paul

 

[SolApathy]

not a problem! Enjoy the forums

 

[psychocloud]

Just curious what this icon encircled in read means. Been on the status bar for quite some time.

 

[Rdjr74]

NFC (Near Field Communication)

NFC is a form of wireless communication that allows the flow of information between two devices. The technology, according to the NFC Forum, comes in three flavors: tag reader and writer, device to device, and card emulation.

 

[psychocloud]

Awesome! So does having this feature activated drain the battery more quickly?

 

[Rdjr74]

No it shouldn't but if you don't use it then just disable it.