For example, a quick tap on a sticker TecTile can open a specific application, change the settings on the device, make calls, send SMS, open web, Like status on Facebook or post a new tweet on Twitter. TecTiles III is compatible with SGS, SGS II, Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S and SGS Blaze 4G and will be available in the near future.
Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) is to help consumers realize the potential of NFC technology today with the creation of TecTiles Samsung ™ and TecTile ™ programming application. With the largest user base of NFC-enabled devices in the United States and TecTiles available in all four major carrier stores and at online retailers on the launch of the Galaxy S III, Samsung ensures NFC become part of everyday life.
With one simple press of a NFC-enabled mobile phone to TecTile, customers can automate everyday functions of the smartphone, including sending a "headless / home" message, silence the phone when entering the meeting, set the alarm, and display dimming during sleep.
TecTiles Samsung will change the way large and small companies involved with the consumer. On premise, TecTiles allows consumers to check in on Facebook ® or foursquare ®, connected to a Wi-Fi ® or download content. Off-premise, businesses can use TecTiles as a way to market and engage with consumers by enabling the awards program and to download content or discount offers.
"With millions of NFC-enabled Samsung Galaxy smartphone currently on the market and the arrival of our main tools Galaxy S ® III, Samsung saw the opportunity to expand beyond the value of NFC mobile payments," said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Telecommunications America, the No. 1 provider of mobile in the U.S. and around the world. "The launch of Samsung TecTiles is another example of Samsung's capacity for innovation of new products and applications that enhance the way we use our mobile devices for tasks everyday."
TecTiles Samsung is easy to program with NFC-enabled smartphones and applications, which can be found at Play Google ™ market. TecTiles can be reprogrammed as often as required to complete one of the following functions on NFC-enabled mobile phone:
Settings & Applications
Changing the settings of the phone (Bluetooth ®, Wi-Fi, cell / medium volume, screen brightness, etc.)
Running the application
Joining a Wi-Fi Network
Show messages
Communication
Make a call
Send a text message
Start a Google Talk ™ conversation
For a business card or contact
Location & Web
Show address on map
Open a web page
Foursquare or Facebook check-in
Social
Automatic Facebook "Like"
Update Facebook Status
Attach a contact or follow tweets on Twitter
Connect on LinkedIn
NFC-Enabled Samsung Android Smartphone TM
Samsung Galaxy S III at the AT & T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon
Samsung Galaxy S II on T-Mobile
Galaxy Nexus TM on Verizon, Sprint and GSM Unlocked
Nexus S TM 4G on Sprint
Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G on T-Mobile
Price / availability
Samsung TecTiles NFC Price $ 14.99 for a pack of five, TecTiles programmed NFC tags stickers are now available for purchase online and in stores at AT & T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile. Samsung TecTiles app is now available for download on the store Play Google.
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