PSA: Google quietly discontinues NFC Smart Unlock without explanation

Android users have been slowly discovering that Google has killed off NFC Smart Unlock. The feature, which makes it possible to unlock a phone with an NFC device such as a ring or bracelet, has been discontinued without explanation. Earlier in the month, Android users started to post messages on Google's Issue Tracker website, indicating that the feature was no longer available to them. Three weeks later, Google has finally responded, indicating that NFC Smart Unlock has been deprecated. See also: Google pulls YouTube from Amazon Echo Show for ToS violations Ex-Googler sets up his own futuristic church and is… [Continue Reading]