Monthly Archives: May 2012

Apple iWallet to use Bluetooth instead of NFC

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Lars Aase

Roumors is started that Apple will use Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) instead of NFC for the iWallet appliances, read iPhone and iPad to start. One “why” is that Apple already heavily supports the Bluetooth 4.0 standard and the latest iPad … Continue reading →

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Two nice infographics on mobile payment

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Lars Aase

Both from Mobile Payments Today. Defining what mobile payment is, check it out.        High stakes world of mobile payment, find it here.

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Very good article on mobile payment from PwC

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Lars Aase

Usually I don’t recommend articles but this one on Mobile Payment by PwC is a really good one. A message to the industry players “wait and see approach is no longer and option”. Read it here  

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Swedens mobile payment race is on!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Lars Aase

Today I received more information about the Swedish banks mobile payment person-to-person (P2P) service, Swish. A spokes person at Nordea said that the service will be launched “this Autumn”. Behind Swish is the four big banks plus two niche banks. … Continue reading →

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Mastercard is doing a PayPal?

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Lars Aase

MasterCard say it will simplify shopping with its launch of PayPass Wallet Services. The launch today includes the ingredients: PayPass Acceptance Network (PayPass Online and PayPass Contactless) – Provides a globally consistent way to help merchants accept electronic payments across … Continue reading →

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