Tap-to-pay Google Wallet launched today

Smartphones are in the process of replacing cameras, phonebooks, land lines and maps, so what’s next? Wallets, apparently. First announced in May but just launched today, the Google Wallet free app allows its users to store electronic versions of their credit cards on their smartphone, and pay for items simply by tapping their phone on a near field communication (NFC) reader at a store’s front counter. A number of retailers, along with one financial institution and one carrier are on board so far, but it definitely has the potential to change the way we buy things. .. Continue Reading Tap-to-pay Google Wallet launched today

Section: Mobile Technology

Tags: Credit Card, Google, NFC, Payment Technology, Smartphone

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