Mobile

Company Spotlight
Will Wallets Mobilize Mobile Point of Sale?
May 12, 2014

Go big or go home. Recent industry trends show that top mobile point-of-sale players are now fixated on distribution – gaining scale and volume by forming partnerships and enhancing their mPOS platforms. Many of these partnerships are taking shape thanks to the interest in integrating...

Mobile
Is NFC Best ‘Suited’ For Business Dress?
May 09, 2014

An Australian tailor reportedly has something up its sleeve: a Near Field Communication chip in so-called “power suits” it’s designing for businessmen. The wearable technology from M.J. Bale reportedly will enable wearers of the suits to chop wherever Visa payWave contactless transactions are accepted, reports...

Mobile
PayPal Stops Promoting Card, Focuses on Creating New Payment Options
May 08, 2014

Even thought there is a lack of promotion, the company still continues to find new ways for consumers to make payments.

Mobile
Leaf Appoints Sarah McCrary as CEO
May 07, 2014

Formerly COO of Leaf, McCrary succeeds CEO Aron Schwarzkopf as he departs Leaf for new ventures.

Mobile
LevelUp Levels Up With A New Space
May 07, 2014

The mobile commerce platform LevelUp made news that it has grown its staff by 15 percent, moved into brand new offices in Boston and has big plans for what it wants to do next. If you want in on the scoop (and to watch fun...

Merchant Innovation
Add Now, Buy Later using Twitter with #AmazonCart
May 05, 2014

Amazon shoppers can now buy items from within Twitter.

International
Blackhawk Launches Virtual Gift Cards for Smartphones in Canada
May 02, 2014

The application allows customers to safely store eligible payment and gift cards on their smartphones and make purchases directly from the phone by simply holding it up to contactless payment terminals.

Mobile
PayPal Joins MyCheck to Allow Mobile Users to Pay and Split Bills When Dining
May 02, 2014

With the restaurant app, consumers will have multiple options to pay right at the table.

Mobile
Survey Says Consumers are Willing Share Info, For Rewards
May 02, 2014

According to a recent survey, One out of two shoppers are happy to share personal information with retailers for a reward.