Samsung Co., Ltd. announced today that an updated version of its reprogrammable TecTiles Near Field Communication stickers are available for users of its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone.
The TecTiles 2 tags will enable the Galaxy S4 to add additional functionality. Similar to its predecessor the Galaxy SIII, a variety of tasks can be automated and multiple device settings can be quickly adjusted. With a quick swipe or tap of the smartphone, the tags can seamlessly transfer data between devices, turn down screen brightness, and check into a social network as examples.
Unlike the previous version of TecTiles which utilized an older NFC standard designed to function solely with original NFC devices, TecTiles 2 is backward-compatible and will likely work with future Samsung devices as well. In addition, the company states that the tags might be capable of interacting with other current Android-based NFC devices and works significantly faster than its earlier iteration.
Priced at $14.99 for a five pack, Galaxy S4 users can order TecTiles 2 tags today via Samsung's official site, or wait until an undetermined June date to pick up the stickers at Samsung phone retailers nationwide. Additionally, TecTiles 2 users are required to download a free corresponding application through Google's Play Store.
