Google is starting to test digital state IDs in its Android Wallet app
Google is quickly catching up to Apple when it comes to getting a digital copy of your driver’s license on your smartphone. As reported by …
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Has Google found the secret for giving Google Wallet new life?
Google Wallet never caught on like Google had hoped but the company now thinks it’s found the secret recipe for giving it fresh life: Partnering with …
Apple Pay is coming to ‘The Happiest Place on Earth’
Come Christmas Eve, Apple is going to make Disney parks a lot better, as smartphone users will finally be able to buy things at them …
Google integrates Apple’s Touch ID security into its own digital wallet app
One of the main features of the iPhone, especially when it comes to the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus that can be used for …
Apple Pay vs. Google Wallet: A detailed comparison
Google Wallet has been available to Android users for years, although it’s never really caught on in the way that Google hoped. Apple Pay has …
iPhone fans and Android fans finally find something they hate more than each other
It looks like Walmart, CVS and other merchants have stepped into a major hornets’ nest. In the wake of news that several major retailers are …
Google Wallet could be a $300 million flop
Google planned to revolutionize the way we make payments with its mobile wallet service. Google Wallet has failed to find mainstream success, however, and has …
Google abandons plans for physical credit card, still preps Google Wallet update for I/O
A new report suggests that Google will unveil an update to its forgotten Wallet service later this month. According to AllThingsD, Google was originally planning …
‘Google Wallet card’ leak points to weakness in NFC mobile payments
Launched in May 2011, Google Wallet was supposed to revolutionize shopping and replace cash and credit cards with NFC-enabled smartphones. While the idea was and …
Google Wallet to discontinue prepaid card support on October 17th
Google (GOOG) on Monday announced that it will discontinue its prepaid card option on its Google Wallet platform in October. The Internet giant revealed that …
Google Wallet adding Passbook-like features to compete with Apple
Google (GOOG) may not want people to think that it’s copying Apple (AAPL) in the wake of the Apple v. Samsung (005930) patent trial verdict, …
Google Wallet updated to support all major credit and debit cards
Google (GOOG) on Wednesday announced an update to its Google Wallet app that allows users to add any credit or debit card to their smartphone …
Google Wallet hacked to work on Verizon Galaxy S III [video]
You won’t find Google Wallet, officially, on any of the smartphones offered by Verizon Wireless (VZ), not even the Galaxy Nexus. In fact, you won’t find …
NFC mobile payment growth could be stunted by security flaws
Developers who work on mobile payment platforms should start hitting the panic button: Esteemed hacker Charlie Miller is about to mess them up. Dark Reading reports …
Leaked internal document confirms Sprint’s Google Wallet alternative
Last week it was rumored that Sprint was investing in its own payment platform that would reportedly replace Google’s Wallet service. According to internal documents …
Sprint investing in own payment platform, may drop Google Wallet
Google’s Wallet service has seen numerous setbacks since its initial launch last May. The platform was rejected by AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon, all of which …
Sprint Galaxy Nexus pre-orders begin today, available April 22nd for $199.99
Sprint on Monday announced the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The Android 4.0 handset can be pre-ordered today and will be available beginning Sunday, April …
Shipments of NFC-enabled handsets reached 30 million units in 2011
Global sales of NFC-equipped smartphones increased tenfold to 30 million units in 2011, according to a report from Berg Insight. The research firm estimates that …
Prepaid cards return to Google Wallet; Google apologizes with free $5 credit
Google temporarily disabled the use of prepaid cards with its Wallet service last month as a precautionary measure following the discovery of several security threats. In an …
Google may share Google Wallet revenue with carriers to spur adoption
Google’s mobile payment service has gotten a fair amount of attention from the media, but user and partner adoption has been slow since the service …
PayPal announces ‘PayPal Here’ iPhone payment system to compete with Square
PayPal on Thursday unveiled “PayPal Here,” a small accessory similar to the solution offered by Square, that can be used to accept credit card payments …
Sprint to launch 10 handsets with Google Wallet support in 2012
Google announced at the Mobile Money: Delivering Innovative Mobile Payment Services panel during Mobile World Congress that Sprint will introduce “at least 10 additional phones” …
Visa announces new mobile payment solution
Visa on Monday announced a “one-stop” mobile payment solution that looks to compete directly with Google Wallet and the carrier-backed ISIS payment system. After a …
Google Wallet competitor ISIS finally announces launch details
Mobile payment joint venture ISIS, a partnership between Verizon Wireless, AT&T and T-Mobile, on Monday announced launch partners and availability. The service will become available in …
Google Wallet prepaid service re-enabled after security fix
Last week, two exploits concerning Google Wallet left users questioning the service’s security. One of the exploits allowed hackers to bypass PIN protection, but it was …
Google promises Wallet is now safe, disables prepaid cards
Two recently uncovered security exploits concerning Google Wallet have left users questioning just how safe the product really is. A security firm exposed a vulnerability last …
Google Wallet hacked again; new exploit doesn’t need root access [video]
A new exploit has been discovered that allows unauthorized access to a user’s Google Wallet account with a simple hack that can be performed by …
