Desktop App Release v4.19.1

The Desktop App v4.19.1 was released on September 13th, 2024. This release fixes a couple of bugs introduced in the previous release with NFC tag encoding and reading.

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Bug Fixes

The following are new bug fixes in the Desktop App. If you find a bug in the Desktop App, submit a bug report.

  • Fixed an issue where PCSC readers could not read MIFARE tags
  • Fixed an issue causing PCSC2 readers to stop encoding and reading after a few tags

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Use NFC Tags with iPhone Shortcuts App

If you have updated your iPhone to run iOS 13, you may have noticed that the Shortcuts app is now pre-installed. With newfound NFC functionality, Shortcuts has garnered a lot of recent attention.

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Apple Expands NFC Tag Functionality on iPhone in iOS 13

It’s June again which means another Apple WWDC event, where they announce changes to their software products with iOS 13. Over the last several years Apple has been increasing NFC functionality in the iPhone.

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How to Choose Which NFC Chip for Your Project

One of the first steps in an NFC project is to choose which NFC chip type will be used in the NFC tags. Here are some practical guidelines for choosing the correct NFC chip for your project: