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Google Wallet physical cards cancelled ahead of Google I/O

By Robert Nelson
on 10 May, 2013

It looks like Google Wallet will be amongst the topics discussed next week during Google I/O. Basically, Google is expected to announce some new features for Wallet. At present it looks like these will include everything from additional rewards and offers to loyalty points. Perhaps more important, it was also said that Google will be adding additional merchants which should make it a bit more convenient for those looking to actually use Wallet.

Google aiming at Amazon Prime with their own same-day shipping service

By Cory Gunther
on 6 Mar, 2013

New reports have surfaced supposedly from an inside source at Google, confirming the company is preparing to launch their own Amazon Prime or eBay same-day shipping service. My first thought was, "have you seen those Google Play Store shipping times?" but this is something completely different. It's to be called Google Shopping Express and should battle the competition.

Using NFC and not even thinking about mobile payments

By Robert Nelson
on 8 Feb, 2013

The title of this post may be a bit of a stretch. Truth be told, I do like the idea of mobile payments, specifically Google Wallet. But in my case, Verizon isn't playing nicely so that sort of rules that option out. Truthfully though, NFC is about much more than mobile payments. In fact, I would argue that even if I had Google Wallet on my Galaxy S III, that would probably be the least used NFC related feature.

Google Wallet app update brings battery life and UI improvements

By Robert Nelson
on 28 Jan, 2013

Google Wallet has been updated. The update brings a few changes, but unfortunately is not able to address the one issue that seems to be most annoying -- lack of carrier support. Google Wallet has gone up to version 1.6-R96-v13 and despite the previously mentioned issue, maintains support for devices with Android 2.3.3 or later.

Verizon contradicts itself with ISIS approval and Google Wallet block

By Cory Gunther
on 19 Dec, 2012

It looks like we've learned a bit more behind the Google Wallet block on Verizon Wireless today. There's been a lot of talk lately about this "secure element." Most of that talk is from Verizon who claims the secure element is the reason they don't allow Google Wallet on their network. What is that you ask? The secure element is in most new devices using NFC and securely handles credit card information, royalty cards, and everything else for mobile payments.

Verizon talks about Google Wallet – has no interest in using it

By Cory Gunther
on 10 Dec, 2012

Google Wallet has been around for more than a year, but following its little bit of success and all of the drama with Verizon and other carriers has been rather interesting. With many of Verizon and AT&T's NFC equipped phones still not using the service it appears that the FCC is looking into things. Verizon has released a statement on the matter and it isn't looking good for Google.

Google’s own site confirms Google Wallet Cards coming soon

By Cory Gunther
on 6 Nov, 2012

In an interesting bit of news last week we learned that the awesome developers from Google were working on a completely different element to their Google Wallet NFC mobile payment solution. As you know, Google Wallet hasn't quite taken off as expected. Google's now getting ready to introduce a physical Google Wallet Card for NFC payments and more.

Physical Google Wallet cards outed in leak

By Eric Abent
on 1 Nov, 2012

Well this certainly is interesting: Android Police is reporting that there are some massive changes coming soon to Google Wallet. The news comes via an anonymous tipster who managed to get his hands on a leaked Google Wallet update, presumably the one Google was teasing last week. Are you ready for what Google has in store? As it turns out, Google may be gearing up to introduce physical Google Wallet cards.

Google teasing new version of Google Wallet

By Eric Abent
on 22 Oct, 2012

Earlier today, we told you that Isis Mobile Wallet had launched in Salt Lake City and Austin with 9 supported devices on 3 different carriers. That's big news, but not one to be outdone, Google has started teasing an announcement of its own. It seems that Google Wallet is about to get an all new version, and with it, Google is looking to tackle all sorts of other markets.

Isis arrives in Salt Lake City and Austin

By Eric Abent
on 22 Oct, 2012

If you've been closely watching the development of Isis Mobile Wallet, you'll be pleased to know that the service launched in Salt Lake City, Utah, and Austin, Texas today. Even better is the news that nine handsets are supporting Isis from the start, so you've got some options when it comes to picking an Isis-ready phone. Since Isis is a team up between AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, all you need to do is stop in at one of their stores and pick up your Isis-supported handset (provided you live in Salt Lake City or Austin, of course).