Shows how to implement an NFC HCE (Host Card Emulation) tap+pay application. Also shows how to communicate with a smart card or NFC tag.
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Hardware: Compatible NFC device (Lumia 830/730/640 and newer for phone)
Client: Windows 10 (does not support HCE)
Server: Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview (does not support HCE)
Phone: Windows 10
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