Many Android users may have noticed a small "N" symbol at the top of their screens without knowing what it means. This symbol ...

Alex Walker-Todd / Android Authority Sony is one of the few manufacturers still labeling NFC capabilities ... the official symbol indicating that the device has Near Field Communication.

The symbol is usually a slightly distorted circle ... Of course, there are some other cool ways to use NFC on your Android phone. These include setting up custom routines that can be triggered ...

Android's proprietary NFC software, called Beam ... the top of the screen to open the main options menu. 2. Tap the gear icon in the bottom-right of the menu. This will open your phone's Settings ...