We were a little dissapointed to find out that the original TecTiles weren't compatible with the Galaxy S4, but Samsung has done something about that. They have released TecTiles 2! The next generation in TecTiles, the little NFC tag that allows you to do specific things with your Galaxy device.
We have a set of TecTile 2s and will be doing a review of them as soon as we can, so stay tuned!
Full PR release and fact sheet below.
Starting today, Samsung customers can take advantage of TecTiles 2, the next generation of Samsung’s original TecTile NFC programmable tags launched last summer. Fully compatible with all Samsung NFC-enabled smartphones, including the Galaxy S 4, TecTiles 2 and the new TecTile mobile app allow users to simplify smartphone actions and connect to the world around them using NFC technology.TecTile 2 programmable NFC tags are available at Samsung.com beginning today and will be at other retailers nationwide in June.
Samsung TecTilesTM 2 are the next generation and evolution of TecTiles, programmable NFC sticker tags that allow users to automate everyday functions of a smartphone through a single tap. TecTiles 2, paired with the new Samsung TecTileTM app, allow consumers to program the tag for various functions, including sending text messages, silencing the phone when entering a meeting, playing a specific song and dimming the display before going to bed.
Samsung TecTile Mobile ApplicationThe TecTile mobile application can program TecTiles 2 to perform the following tasks:
Settings
- Change phone settings (Bluetooth®, Wi-Fi®, ringer/media volume, screen brightness, etc.)
Phone
- Create “Tasks” and customize modes like “Home,” “Work,” and “Car”
- Make a call
- Send a text message
Application
- Share a contact
- Show an address on a map
- Open a web page
Social
- Launch an app
- Follow a Twitter user
- Update a status on Facebook or Google Plus o Check in on Foursquare or Facebook
NFC Compatiblity
- Samsung Mobile offers several NFC-enabled AndroidTM smartphones, including the recently available Galaxy S® 4
- TecTiles 2 programmable NFC sticker tags are compatible with all Samsung NFC-enabled Android smartphones
- Pricing & Availability
- Priced at $14.99 for a pack of five
- Available for purchase beginning Friday, May 17 at Samsung.com and other major retailers in June
- Samsung TecTile mobile app is available for free in the Google PlayTM marketplace
Microsite
- For a detailed list of features and enhancements offered by TecTiles 2, as well as pricing and availability, visit http://www.samsung.com/us/microsite/tectile/
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