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T-Mobile choosing ISIS over Google Wallet

By Robert Nelson
on 20 May, 2013

Similar to what we have seen with Google Wallet and Verizon Wireless, it looks like T-Mobile has offered a bit of insight in terms of which mobile payment system that will be supporting. Basically, it seems T-Mobile is blocking Google Wallet in support of ISIS. This latest bit comes by way of a recent question that was posed to the T-Mobile help account on Twitter.

Suretap mobile payment solution hits Android devices on Rogers Wireless

By Shane McGlaun
on 21 Mar, 2013

Canadian Android users on the Rogers Communications network now have a new mobile payment solution to choose from. Rogers Communications announced that it had certified suretap on its network for Android devices. With the certification on the network credential issuers such as banks, loyalty, and reward programs can now develop mobile payment solutions for Android devices on the network.

Visa and Samsung partnership hopes to accelerate NFC mobile payments

By Robert Nelson
on 25 Feb, 2013

NFC has plenty of uses aside from mobile payments, however that is often where the topic seems to come back to. There are several solutions such as Google Wallet and ISIS, however neither are widespread in use. Some had thought that Google would have been able to convince people that they needed to be buying things with the swipe of a smartphone, however that doesn't seem to have happened. Enter the next possibility, Samsung and Visa. These two companies have announced a new partnership in hopes to accelerate NFC-based mobile payments.

Square Card Reader now available with Verizon Wireless

By Robert Nelson
on 31 Jan, 2013

The Square Card Reader has just become a bit easier to get ahold of as Verizon Wireless has announced the immediate availability. The readers can be found nationally at Verizon Wireless retail stores. For those unfamiliar with Square, this is a mobile payment processor that will work with your Android smartphone or tablet.

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.

Jumio Netswipe Mobile turns your smartphone camera into a credit card reader

By Robert Nelson
on 15 Jan, 2013

Jumio has announced the release of Netswipe Mobile for Android. And for those not familiar with Jumio, they are bringing their credit card scanning solution to Android. Yes, the Netswipe Mobile solution was previously available for iOS. That aside though, this solution will be available for app developers and is designed to turn your "smartphone camera into a real-time, secure credit card reader."

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.

ISIS Mobile Payments officially launching October 22nd

By Cory Gunther
on 17 Oct, 2012

Today the folks from ISIS have actually confirmed the October 22nd launch date for their mobile payment system. After multiple tips, leaks, and rumors suggested it was coming soon today they've made it official. After multiple delays ISIS will finally launch on October 22nd in two test cities. Those being Salt Lake City, Utah, and Austin, Texas.