Apple rolls out 'iTunes Pass' for Passbook in Japan, lets customers reload funds at any Apple Store

Apple on Tuesday unveiled iTunes Pass, a new Passbook-based service that allows customers to refill their iTunes account by purchasing credit in brick-and-mortar Apple Stores.

AppleInsider Staff 11 years ago 8

Microsoft taps into Apple's Passbook, adds support in Windows Phone 8.1 [u]

With Apple's Passbook quickly becoming the de facto way for developers to create digital tickets, store cards and passes, Microsoft capitalized on ways to strip the data from .pkpass files and recompile them on handsets running Windows Phone 8.1.

Sam Oliver 12 years ago 52

Simple, Jumio showcase new mobile payment systems for Apple's iPhone

The iPhone gained two innovative mobile payment systems Thursday as virtual banking service Simple teased their new Bluetooth-enabled cash transfer system 'MoneyDrop' while credential management startup Jumio showed off Passbook-based PORT.

Shane Cole 12 years ago 10

Mobile payments growing, no thanks to NFC or Google Wallet

Mobile payment transactions are on pace to hit $235.4 billion in 2013, though mostly through money transfers, as NFC payments and services like Google Wallet have failed to gain much traction.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 38

Alaska Airlines adds Apple Passbook support for boarding passes

Alaska Airlines on Thursday updated its official iPhone application to allow customers to access digital boarding passes through Apple's Passbook service.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 13

New service delivers passes for Apple's Passbook via text message

Users of Apple's Passbook feature for iOS have a new option for getting tickets, coupons, and more delivered to their devices, as Skycore has launched support for cross-carrier delivery of Passbook passes by MMS.

Kevin Bostic 13 years ago 5

Apple's iPhone e-wallet concept suggests payment options based on context

An iPhone-driven e-wallet service from Apple could simplify checking out at the store by presenting users with options based on data such as their location, current balance, or applicable rewards cards.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 22

Apple's Passbook used to drive coupon campaign at UK restaurant chain

UK restaurant chain Harvester has taken advantage of the Passbook feature in iOS 6 to drive a wave of customer interest and new sales.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 14

iTunes accounts with credit cards a 'tremendous asset' for potential Apple e-wallet

With Apple rumored to launch a mobile e-wallet in the coming years, potentially as soon as this year, one analysis has noted that the iPhone maker could have a leg up on previous efforts, like Google Wallet, because of the fact that Apple already has hundreds of millions of users' credit card numbers tied to their iTunes accounts.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 43

New rumor points to fingerprint sensor, NFC e-wallet in Apple's next iPhone

A new report out of China claims that Apple has contracted with Taiwan's Chipbond Science and Technology to build fingerprint sensors into its next-generation iPhone.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 70

Samsung's new Wallet app has numerous similarities to Apple's Passbook

Samsung on Wednesday introduced a new smartphone application called "Wallet," which bears a striking resemblance to Apple's own Passbook feature.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 127

Apple's Passbook to be accepted at 13 MLB stadiums in 2013 season

Major League Baseball announced on Tuesday that it will adding nine new locations to the roster of ballparks that accept digital tickets stored and presented through Apple's Passbook iOS app.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 7

Apple's iPhone e-wallet concept includes controllable subsidiary accounts for children

Apple's idea for an "e-wallet" iPhone application would allow subsidiary accounts for children, complete with customizable spending limits and restrictions.

Neil Hughes 13 years ago 16

American Airlines, Sephora excited by initial uptake of Apple's Passbook

The launch of Apple's Passbook with iOS 6 has the exceeded expectations of companies like American Airlines and Sephora, who say they have seen quicker-than-expected growth for the new platform.

Sam Oliver 13 years ago 14

Square's new gift card initiative includes support for Apple's Passbook

Mobile payment pioneer Square on Sunday introduced a new gift giving service, allowing users of the company's free Square Wallet app to send and receive digital gift cards which can be stored in Apple's Passbook iOS app.

AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 18

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