This may warrant a new thread, but since most people interested in NFC and the secure element are posting here, I'll just chime in. (the whole thread is a bit OT, since none of this stuff is part of the SDK)
So, Google Wallet has been announced, and it does save stuff to the secure element. A few questions and thoughts: * is the Spring Nexus S different from the 'regular' Nexus S? Different secure element chip? Different keys? Different OS version? Anyone have one to confirm? * If the OS version is the same, and their are no API's for accessing the secure element, that only leaves the Wallet app using custom native libraries to access the SE. Unfortunately, that means that third-party developers are not likely to get access (through the SDK) * Reading the marketing blurbs, it looks like that relevant applets are only installed only after you install the Wallet app and authorize linking to your credit card. All in all, seems like a closed system, controlled by Google, which is understandable, but rather unfortunate. NFC for third party developers is just an interesting toy, and it seems it will stay that way. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
