Rumor: Google working on Wallet 2.0, because Wallet 1.0 was a resounding failure

Rumor: Google working on Wallet 2.0, because Wallet 1.0 was a resounding failure IntoMobile So are mobile payments dead on arrival? Not yet. According to NFC  Times, Google is hard at work on Wallet 2.0, which is said to be more "cloud focused", whatever the hell that means. More importantly, the article goes on to say Sprint, who was the only ... See all stories on this topic »

Tyfone inks 10-year strategic partnership with PT Number One in Indonesia Finextra Tyfone's robust, carrier neutral and device independent, mobile financial solutions suite branded iCashe™ includes: mobile banking; patented smartcard based identity management for mobile security; and mobile payments, with and without NFC. See all stories on this topic »

Contactless payments: Don't believe the hype! Business Review Europe The 2012 Olympics is set to become the first 'cashless games', where visitors can make contactless payments by card or via a compatible Near Field Communication (NFC) enabled mobile phone. While there has been much talk to suggest the London Olympics ... See all stories on this topic » Business Review Europe

Panasonic Eluga Review By 3G.co.uk 3G.co.uk It also supports NFC for contactless payments. Even with a 4.3-inch display, the Eluga remains thin and lightweight. Its ports are completely sealed to make it waterproof and it's one of the best-looking Android handsets we've seen. See all stories on this topic »

New iGR Survey Finds 24 Percent of Respondents Less Likely to Buy Apple Due to ... MarketWatch (press release) In May 2012, iGR surveyed more than 1000 US consumers about their current use of mobile phones and wireless technologies, and specifically inquired about their perceptions of Apple, in view of these reports. It appears that respondents' perceptions ... See all stories on this topic »

Marvell adds 802.11ac combo chip to lineup electronicsfeed.com The Avastar 88W8897 is claimed to be the industry's first 802.11ac 2x2 combination radio chip, pairing today's most cutting edge wireless technologies – near field communications (NFC) and Bluetooth 4.0 – with mobile multiple input multiple output ... See all stories on this topic »

Google is on a shopping spree – what does it mean for Android? Android Authority Google bought mobile payment company TxVia back in April, a service that's already used by over 100 million users, and which could further complement Google Wallet, Google's NFC-based wireless payment service that's available on certain (but ... See all stories on this topic » Android Authority

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