Google Wallet for iOS updated to allow adding credit cards with iPhone camera Google on Wednesday updated its official "Wallet" application for Apple's iOS, giving users the ability to add a credit card to the service by simply taking a picture of their card. AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 19
NFC-free Google Wallet debuts on Apple's iPhone Google on Thursday released its Wallet transaction service for Apple's iPhone, giving users the ability to transfer money and store loyalty cards on their smartphone. AppleInsider Staff 12 years ago 38
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 12 years ago 38
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
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
Last-minute rumor claims Apple will include NFC chip in 'iPhone 5' A prominent developer continues to believe that Apple will include a near-field communications chip in its next iPhone, though it may not be used for mobile payments. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 3
Apple's Passbook strategy ignores NFC technology to power iOS 6 retail apps Apple's new Passbook feature in iOS 6 isn't just a coupon app; it's a framework that enables retailers to develop smart apps for transactions, without relying on new Near Field Communications (NFC) hardware to do so. Daniel Eran Dilger 13 years ago 52
Google Wallet functionality expanding to counter Apple's Passbook Google has revealed plans to enhance its Wallet service with location-aware store cards, boarding passes and event tickets, much like the Passbook feature found in Apple's forthcoming iOS 6 iPhone update. Sam Oliver 13 years ago 87
Apple's next iPhone not expected to feature NFC technology A pair of new reports suggest that Apple's next-generation iPhone is unlikely to have near-field communication technology that would allow for e-wallet functionality. AppleInsider Staff 13 years ago 100
Airline tech chief expects 2012 iPhone with NFC to dominate e-tickets Apple's Passbook application in iOS 6 will likely be enhanced with digital wallet and ticketing services thanks to a near-field communications chip in the company's next-generation iPhone, according to an executive with an airline information technology company. Sam Oliver 13 years ago 26
Apple nabs parental controls patent for 'iWallet' transactions Apple on Tuesday was granted a major patent pertaining to the rules and methods of electronic payment transactions, as well as a detailed description of how future devices could implement the parameters to create a seamless credit card-based system with an iTunes backend. Mikey Campbell 14 years ago 17
MasterCard acknowledges it needs Apple to bring NFC payments into the mainstream Credit card card companies are working to push consumer payments away from plastic cards and into more secure electronic forms, but a MasterCard representative has acknowledged that getting NFC into Apple's iPhone will be critical in advancing the technology into the mainstream. Daniel Eran Dilger 14 years ago 63
