Programming an NFC tag from your NFC-capable Android device is extremely easy and can lend itself to some very useful scenarios.

NFC tech on mobiles is set to take off in 2012, with a surge in NFC-enabled handsets. Here's our guide to using NFC tags with your Android.

NFC technology allows you to trigger actions on your phone by tapping the back of the device to another NFC-enabled point of contact.

How to turn on NFC settings (android only) How to turn on NFC settings (android only) Watch this video to find out how to switch on NFC settings.