{"articles":[{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"amiibo-iphone-android-read-collect-backup","summary":"I want NFC.cool to be the best NFC app on iPhone and Android, so I gave it full Amiibo support: scan a figure to see its details, build a personal collection, and back one up to a blank NTAG215. Here's how Amiibo actually work under the hood - and why the app ships no keys.","tags":["announcements","iphone","android"],"title":"Read, Collect, and Back Up Amiibo on iPhone and Android","url":"\/blog\/amiibo-iphone-android-read-collect-backup\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"nfc-reading-ipad-mac","summary":"iPads and Macs have no NFC chip, so I always said they couldn't read NFC tags. With an external USB reader, version 6.15.0 changes that - here's how it works, and where it came from.","tags":["announcements","nfc-tags"],"title":"How NFC.cool Reads NFC Tags on iPad and Mac","url":"\/blog\/nfc-reading-ipad-mac\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"bitsundso-podcast-pick","summary":"On episode #1007 of Bits und so, Timo Hetzel picked NFC.cool as one of his recommendations. A short note from me on what that means.","tags":["announcements"],"title":"NFC.cool on Bits und so #1007 - Timo's Pick","url":"\/blog\/bitsundso-podcast-pick\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"ios-shortcuts-nfc-tap-counter","summary":"Drop-in iOS Shortcuts that parse the NFC Tap Counter's tag ID and scan count - a reusable parser, and a tag-alert demo that uses it.","tags":["nfc-tags","automation","iphone"],"title":"Parse NFC Tap Counter Data With iOS Shortcuts","url":"\/blog\/ios-shortcuts-nfc-tap-counter\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"digital-business-cards-by-profession","summary":"Paper business cards fail every profession, but they fail each one differently. A practical guide to digital business cards for real estate agents, healthcare professionals, and consultants - what to share, what to look for, and how to choose an app.","tags":["business-cards","industry","guides"],"title":"Digital Business Cards by Profession","url":"\/blog\/digital-business-cards-by-profession\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"count-nfc-tag-scans","summary":"Put the same URL on 50 NFC stickers and you can't tell which one was tapped - unless the tag counts itself. Here's how.","tags":["nfc-tags","guides"],"title":"How to Count NFC Tag Scans Without a Server","url":"\/blog\/count-nfc-tag-scans\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"nfc-safe-encrypted-secrets","summary":"256-bit AES on epoxy-coated NFC tags. Paper backups burn. Cloud backups go down. NFC tags don't.","tags":["nfc-tags","privacy"],"title":"NFC Safe: Store Encrypted Secrets on Durable NFC Tags","url":"\/blog\/nfc-safe-encrypted-secrets\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"nfc-cool-comes-to-mac","summary":"The NFC.cool iOS and iPadOS app is now compatible with Mac. Browse your scanned NFC tags, QR codes, barcodes, documents, 3D models, and room scans - all synced via iCloud. Plus: use your Mac camera as a QR and barcode scanner.","tags":["announcements","iphone","qr-codes"],"title":"NFC.cool Comes to Mac: Your Entire Scan Library, On Every Screen","url":"\/blog\/nfc-cool-comes-to-mac\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"reset-sonicare-brush-head-nfc","summary":"Your Sonicare toothbrush has an NFC chip inside every brush head that counts down until you buy a replacement. Here's what it actually tracks, and how to check your usage or reset the counter with NFC.cool Tools.","tags":["nfc-tags","guides","automation"],"title":"How to Check and Reset Your Philips Sonicare Brush Head Counter with NFC","url":"\/blog\/reset-sonicare-brush-head-nfc\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"vcard-nfc-iphone-not-working","summary":"Your vCard NFC business card works on Android but not iPhone? Here's why iOS ignores vCard data - and the simple fix that works on every phone.","tags":["nfc-tags","business-cards","guides","iphone"],"title":"Why vCard NFC Tags Don't Work on iPhone (And What Actually Does)","url":"\/blog\/vcard-nfc-iphone-not-working\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"share-digital-business-card-without-app-download","summary":"Your digital business card should work instantly for the person receiving it, no downloads, no friction. Here's how App Clips and instant web profiles make that happen.","tags":["business-cards","networking","iphone"],"title":"Share Your Digital Business Card Without Making Anyone Download an App","url":"\/blog\/share-digital-business-card-without-app-download\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"openprinttag-read-write-nfc-spools-phone","summary":"OpenPrintTag is the open standard for smart filament spools. Learn how it works, what data it stores, and how to read and write OpenPrintTag NFC tags using just your phone.","tags":["nfc-tags","automation"],"title":"OpenPrintTag: How to Read & Write Smart 3D Printing Spools with Your Phone","url":"\/blog\/openprinttag-read-write-nfc-spools-phone\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"write-nfc-tags-iphone","summary":"Your iPhone can do more than read NFC tags - it can write them too. Here's a step-by-step guide to programming NFC tags with your iPhone, from choosing the right tags to writing URLs, Wi-Fi credentials, contact cards, and automations.","tags":["nfc-tags","guides","iphone"],"title":"How to Write NFC Tags with Your iPhone","url":"\/blog\/write-nfc-tags-iphone\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"why-privacy-matters-digital-business-card","summary":"Your digital business card contains your name, email, phone number, and more - yet most people never think about where that data actually goes. Here's why privacy should be your #1 criterion.","tags":["business-cards","privacy"],"title":"Why Privacy Matters for Your Digital Business Card","url":"\/blog\/why-privacy-matters-digital-business-card\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"replace-paper-business-cards-conference","summary":"Conferences are where paper business cards fail the hardest. Here's a step-by-step plan to go fully digital - before, during, and after your next event - so you never scramble for a card again.","tags":["business-cards","networking"],"title":"How to Replace Paper Business Cards at Your Next Conference","url":"\/blog\/replace-paper-business-cards-conference\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"nfc-tags-beginners-guide","summary":"NFC tags are tiny, unpowered chips that can trigger actions on your phone with a single tap. Here's everything you need to know - what they are, how they work, which types to buy, and 15+ practical ways to use them.","tags":["nfc-tags","guides","automation"],"title":"NFC Tags Explained: A Complete Beginner's Guide","url":"\/blog\/nfc-tags-beginners-guide\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"nfc-business-card-vs-qr-code","summary":"NFC tap or QR code scan - which is the better way to share your contact info? I break down speed, compatibility, cost, and real-world use cases to help you decide.","tags":["business-cards","qr-codes","networking"],"title":"NFC Business Card vs QR Code: Which Is Better for Networking?","url":"\/blog\/nfc-business-card-vs-qr-code\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"eu-digital-product-passport-2026","summary":"The EU Digital Product Passport is here - batteries are already covered, textiles and electronics are next. Here's what DPP means for businesses, consumers, and why NFC technology is at the center of it all.","tags":["nfc-tags","automation"],"title":"EU Digital Product Passport: What You Need to Know in 2026","url":"\/blog\/eu-digital-product-passport-2026\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"best-digital-business-card-apps-2026","summary":"I tested the top digital business card apps of 2026 - from Wave Connect to Blinq to NFC.cool - and compared pricing, privacy, NFC support, and features. Here's what I found.","tags":["business-cards","networking","privacy"],"title":"Best Digital Business Card Apps in 2026: An Honest Comparison","url":"\/blog\/best-digital-business-card-apps-2026\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"app-clip-lessons-from-business-card","summary":"Recap of the mDevCamp 2025 talk in Prague about the architecture behind NFC.cool Business Card's App Clip flow.","tags":["business-cards","networking","iphone"],"title":"Building a Great App Clip Experience: Lessons from NFC.cool Business Card","url":"\/blog\/app-clip-lessons-from-business-card\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"iphone-rfid-condo-doors","summary":"The honest answer to one of the most common questions in our inbox: your iPhone's NFC can't talk to your condo's RFID card, and Apple's intentional about that.","tags":["nfc-tags","automation","iphone"],"title":"Why can't my iPhone open my condo's RFID door? Understanding NFC vs RFID","url":"\/blog\/iphone-rfid-condo-doors\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"nfc-tag-types-for-iphones","summary":"Type 1 through Type 5, who makes them, and why NTAG-series (Type 2) is the safest bet for iPhone projects.","tags":["nfc-tags","guides","iphone"],"title":"Understanding the different types of NFC tags - and which work with iPhones","url":"\/blog\/nfc-tag-types-for-iphones\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"smart-context-remember-everyone","summary":"After enough conferences and networking events, I realised digital business cards solved the wrong problem. They saved trees but not the context. So I added a Smart Context layer to NFC.cool Business Card - where you met, what they're working on, what to follow up on.","tags":["business-cards","networking","iphone"],"title":"I can't remember anyone I meet. So I built this into the business card app.","url":"\/blog\/smart-context-remember-everyone\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"namedrop-vs-nfc-business-cards","summary":"NameDrop is gorgeous - but it's iOS-only. Why NFC business cards remain the cross-platform winner for serious networking.","tags":["business-cards","iphone","networking"],"title":"NameDrop vs NFC Business Cards: Why Cross-Platform Still Wins","url":"\/blog\/namedrop-vs-nfc-business-cards\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"business-card-service","summary":"A walkthrough of setting up your NFC.cool digital business card: build the contact, pick what's public, write to an NFC tag, and share. Plus why a single editable URL beats a one-shot vCard QR for serious networking.","tags":["business-cards","guides"],"title":"Setting up the NFC.cool digital business card","url":"\/blog\/business-card-service\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"nfc-cool-on-play-store","summary":"NFC.cool Tools is live on Google Play. NFC scanning, tag writing, and the bundled NFC.cool Business Card - now on Android, with the same feature set as the iOS app for the parts that share Android-compatible hardware.","tags":["announcements","android","nfc-tags"],"title":"NFC.cool is now on the Play Store","url":"\/blog\/nfc-cool-on-play-store\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"3d-scan-feature","summary":"NFC.cool Tools turns your iPhone into a 3D scanner using Apple's Object Capture API. Photogrammetry plus LiDAR produces models you can export to .stl, .obj, .usdz - ready for 3D printing, AR, or any modelling pipeline.","tags":["guides","iphone"],"title":"3D scanning on iPhone: what photogrammetry and LiDAR can do in your pocket","url":"\/blog\/3d-scan-feature\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"document-scanning-guide","summary":"A practical guide to NFC.cool's document scanner: how to capture sharp scans, why the post-processing step matters, and how OCR turns the scan into searchable text and PDFs.","tags":["guides","iphone"],"title":"Pocket-ready document scanning with NFC.cool Tools","url":"\/blog\/document-scanning-guide\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"tap-scan-thrive","summary":"QR codes aren't just for URLs. They can carry Wi-Fi credentials, calendar events, locations, vCards, plain text - anything you can encode. Here's the full menu of what NFC.cool's QR generator and scanner can do.","tags":["qr-codes","business-cards"],"title":"Tap, scan, thrive: what QR codes can carry beyond a URL","url":"\/blog\/tap-scan-thrive\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"flair-qr-codes","summary":"QR codes don't have to be ugly black squares. With NFC.cool's QR Studio you can colour them, add a logo, drop an emoji in the middle - as long as you respect one rule: contrast.","tags":["qr-codes","industry"],"title":"Designing QR codes with flair: customisation without breaking the scan","url":"\/blog\/flair-qr-codes\/"},{"category":"","section":"blog","slug":"nfc-on-iphones-insider-look","summary":"How NFC actually works on iPhone - from Apple Pay's secure element to Core NFC tag reading. A practical look at the protocol, the iOS history, and why the short range is a feature, not a limitation.","tags":["nfc-tags","iphone"],"title":"Tapping into NFC on iPhone: an insider's look","url":"\/blog\/nfc-on-iphones-insider-look\/"},{"category":"","section":"changelog","slug":"website-multipage-rebuild","summary":"Migrated the marketing site off Webflow onto SiteKit. Three languages (EN\/DE\/JA), 5 feature subpages, blog, changelog, integrations + developers docs, and a fully unified design system.","tags":["announcements"],"title":"Website: trilingual relaunch, new pages, full design pass","url":"\/changelog\/website-multipage-rebuild\/"},{"category":"","section":"changelog","slug":"tools-openprinttag","summary":"Tools 6.11 lands with native support for the OpenPrintTag standard - read and write smart-spool data on 3D-printer filament tags from any vendor, no extra app needed.","tags":["nfc-tags","automation"],"title":"NFC.cool Tools 6.11.0 - OpenPrintTag support","url":"\/changelog\/tools-openprinttag\/"},{"category":"","section":"changelog","slug":"business-card-appclip","summary":"Reworked the App Clip flow so recipients save your card to Contacts in one tap - no NFC.cool account, no install, no friction, and nothing for them to download.","tags":["business-cards","networking","iphone"],"title":"NFC.cool Business Card - App Clip experience polished","url":"\/changelog\/business-card-appclip\/"}],"tags":{"android":"android","announcements":"announcements","automation":"automation","business-cards":"business-cards","guides":"guides","industry":"industry","iphone":"iphone","networking":"networking","nfc-tags":"nfc-tags","privacy":"privacy","qr-codes":"qr-codes"}}