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Square launches iPad app with point-of-sale, store management system for retailers

Commerce company Square has launched a new set of tools to help medium-sized businesses manage their affairs, with Square for Retail combining a point-of-sale app with other important business functions, including managing employees and inventory.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 8

Apple Pay continues to grow, 27 more US banks added to mobile payment service

As part of its regular expansion, Apple has added 27 more banks and credit unions to its list of institutions that support Apple Pay.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 9

Apple Pay now accepted by 36% of US merchants, is most common mobile payment platform

Displacing former leader PayPal, Apple Pay is now the most commonly accepted mobile payment platform among U.S. merchants, according to newly-published survey data.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 49

Google ends Hands Free mobile payments pilot, iOS app will stop working Feb. 8

Hands Free, a pilot app from Google that let customers perform mobile payments in stores without needing to present their iPhone or Android smartphone at the checkout, will shut down next month after almost a year of testing.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 38

Apple Pay 'coming soon' to Taiwan with seven banks in tow

Apple's planned deployment of Apple Pay in Taiwan is "coming soon," according to an update on the company's website, with seven banks planned as initial launch partners.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

Apple Pay transactions up 500 percent in Q1, Comcast to support bill payments soon

Apple Pay did extremely well in the December quarter, Apple CEO Tim Cook revealed this week, growing transactions 500 percent year-over-year thanks in part to the platform now being in over a dozen markets worldwide.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 23

Square promises $350 in waived fees to boost Apple Pay adoption

Apple and Square on Monday announced a partnership which will let U.S. businesses process over $12,000 in Apple Pay transactions for free, saving up to $350 in Square costs so long as merchants set up a marketing kit designed to promote Apple's platform.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 19

Analysts see 'strong growth' of Apple Pay annually, more room to grow

Apple Pay's usage is continuing its steadily rise in popularity, according to a report on credit and debit card transactions, with use of the Apple payment platform growing by approximately 50 percent in transaction volume within 12 months.

Malcolm Owen 9 years ago 26

Apple Pay picks up more card issuers in US, France & Australia

Apple has updated its worldwide roster of banks and credit unions supporting Apple Pay, adding 21 more institutions — though as usual, the vast majority of these are based in the U.S.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 6

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