Panasonic Ambles Into the Smart Home With New Appliance System

Japanese electronics manufacturer Panasonic has launched an app for cloud-based services that will let consumers control home appliances using their Android smartphones. Named "Panasonic Smart App," it will be available from September -- but only in Japan. It can be used by owners of smartphones running Android 2.3.3 or higher supporting NFC or Sony's FeliCa contactless RFID smart card system.

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