I read a recent blog on Inside BlackBerry (The Official BlackBerry Blog) that shows exactly how useful and customizable NFC technology can be on a BlackBerry 9900/9930 (or any other NFC-enabled device):
The person in youtube movie doesn't say that he is using NFCShortcuts and macros in ShortcutMe application. That is odd.
Probably because it has become so natural to him -- the two apps are now part of his operating environment. BTW, the asscoiated blog does, in fact, mention the two apps.
Probably because it has become so natural to him -- the two apps are now part of his operating environment. BTW, the asscoiated blog does, in fact, mention the two apps.
You are right. He is probably so used to use those apps that he didn't mention it when he filmed it.
The youtube clip has now more than 6000 viewers, not sure if all of those who saw the clip have also seen the blog where the apps are mentioned.
to me it seems easier to just click on the stuff on your phone and make it happen. Having those tags stuck to stuff is not very appealing. I am pretty sure I can turn my bluetooth on as fast as he did. But the nice deal with that is if I forgot to do it when I get in then doing it while driving would be easier and safer I guess. The flashlight in hallway Seems it takes a bit longer then a quick pass to make it happen. Interesting just not sure how I would personally make use of it.
You could turn on your Bluetooth as quickly, but when I get into my car, I could either be using my headset or my in-car bluetooth, which always wants to connect 1st, even when I want to use my headset. This avoids that issue and would save me time and I wouldn't have to even touch my phone.
I found the following from a web page showing what NFC tags BlackBerry OS supports:
The following types of tags have been tested by RIM and are known to work. This is not a full and exhaustive list however. Tags which comply with the appropriate NFC Forum standards should work in theory. If in doubt, test.