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I read this and got pleased by the idea that the phone could be unlocked with NFC: just showing a tag for the phone would unlock it.

Of course entering a relatively short lock code can be easier than finding the tag, if the tag is kept in an unwieldy place. Using a tag, however, would be convenient at least in point where one has to type long and difficult passwords for keychain unlocking or password manager.

I read this and got pleased by the idea that the phone could be unlocked with NFC: just showing a tag for the phone would unlock it.

Of course entering a relatively short lock code can be easier than finding the tag, if the tag is kept in an unwieldy place. Using a tag, however, would be convenient at least in point where one has to type long and difficult passwords for keychain unlocking or password manager.

I read this and got pleased by the idea that the phone could be unlocked with NFC: just showing a tag for the phone would unlock it.

Of course entering a relatively short lock code can be easier than finding the tag, if the tag is kept in an unwieldy place. Using a tag, however, would be convenient at least in point where one has to type long and difficult passwords for keychain unlocking or password manager.