RIM's brand new BlackBerry Bold 9900 supports NFC. Check out this video first-look at the technology on BlackBerry. Research In Motion (RIM) today announced the latest BlackBerry smartphone: the Bold 9900. The new Bold device is noteworthy for a variety of reasons, including the fact that it is the first BlackBerry Bold device with a touch screen; it’s the thinnest BlackBerry to date; it’s the first BlackBerry to run RIM’s brand new BlackBerry 7 mobile OS; and it supports Near Field Communications (NFC) technology. BlackBerry Bold 9900 with NFC Enabled (See “N” in top-right corner of display) NFC is a short-range wireless technology that will be used in the future for a variety of purposes including for mobile payments and other mobile data transactions. For more details on NFC, read RIM’s recent blog post on the subject. And check out the video below for a first-look at how NFC works on the new BlackBerry Bold 9900, captured today at RIM’s annual BlackBerry World Conference in Orlando. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe AS NFC on the BlackBerry Bold 9900Al Sacco covers Mobile and Wireless for CIO.com. Follow Al on Twitter @ASacco. Follow everything from CIO.com on Twitter @CIOonline and on Facebook. Email Al at asacco@cio.com Related content feature 10 digital transformation questions every CIO must answer Impactful DX requires a business-centric approach supported by the right skills, culture, and strategy. Here’s how to assess whether your digital journey is on the path to success. By Mary K. Pratt Sep 25, 2023 12 mins Digital Transformation Digital Transformation Digital Transformation feature Rockwell Automation makes shift to ‘as-a-service’ model Facing increasing competition from cloud hypervisors that see manufacturing as prime for disruption, the industrial automation giant has undertaken a major transformation to add subscription software services to its core business. By Paula Rooney Sep 25, 2023 6 mins Manufacturing Industry Digital Transformation IT Strategy brandpost Fireside Chat between Tata Communications and Tata Realty: 5 ways how Technology bridges the CX perception gap By Tata Communications Sep 24, 2023 9 mins Emerging Technology feature Mastercard preps for the post-quantum cybersecurity threat A cryptographically relevant quantum computer will put everyday online transactions at risk. Mastercard is preparing for such an eventuality — today. By Poornima Apte Sep 22, 2023 6 mins CIO 100 Quantum Computing Data and Information Security Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe