The CyanogenMod team has started rolling out CM9.1, based on Android 4.0.4, that apart from bug-fixes, includes a new NFC based payment service – SimplyTapp.

Thought Android Beam in Jelly Bean used Wi-Fi Direct to transfer files? Sadly, Google has ditched Wi-Fi Direct to use a slower transfer method, Bluetooth.

Mobile payments have been on the horizon for quite some time now. A relatively new technology, called Near Field Communications (NFC), is also turning heads, but is it secure?

Nokia recently launched the stunningly designed Nokia Luna Bluetooth Stereo headset. The amazing Nokia Luna headset features a unique in-ear design and NFC capability.

The newest in mobile communication technology is here: NFC, with the power to make payments using just your smartphone! Pay your bills and shop in large stores using NFC enabled devices. Now keep that credit card at home.

Nokia recently announced the new Nokia 701 smartphone at an event in India. This handset comes with a price-tag of Rs.18,999 (approx.$390) in India.

AT&T has finally announced a release date for its version of the Samsung Galaxy S II. The phone will hit the retail stores on 2nd October for $199.99.

Apart from the N8, Nokia has also started rolling out the Symbian Anna update for the E7, C7 and C6-01 handsets.

Nokia announced a bunch of new accessories at the Nokia Connection 2011, including an NFC equipped portable speaker.

Research In Motion (RIM) has just announced their next generation BlackBerry Bold Touch handsets – the 9900 and the 9930.