2013 could see the debut of a smaller and less expensive new iPhone model Many stating its currently being developed in part as a push for smartphone sales in lesser developed countries grows. China is said to be just one of the target markets for the new device. New iPhone at a new price range An unnamed source has divulged that Apple, Inc. has been developing a new iPhone model since February of 2011 with hopes of releasing it by the end of 2013. The price of the current iPhone is…
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Mobile commerce focus placed on Android and iOS
A survey has shown that there has been a push by developers to focus on those two operating systems. According to a survey that was conducted jointly by IDC and Appcelerator, developers have been maintaining a focus on Android and iOS as the industry continues to take bigger steps into mobile commerce. These two companies are now anticipating a massive explosion of the channel. Based on their survey results, the companies feel that mobile commerce is not only set to take off, but that it will transform the way that…
Read MoreQR codes rolled out for all Sina Weibo users
More than 300 million mobile barcodes issued to registered members of the blogging site. The micro blogging website from China, called Sina Weibo, has announced that it has rolled out a new feature which will provide all of its members with their own QR codes. This means that over 300 million registered users will have their own quick response codes. The service went into effect immediately and gave the members of the site the ability to generate their own customized QR codes from their computers through their Sina Weibo accounts.…
Read MoreMoneto upgrades mobile payment platform
Moneto announces numerous upgrades to platform Moneto, a leading mobile payment company, has announced updates to its mobile payment platform of the same name. The company claims that these updates make it the first mobile payment platform that is available for both iOS and Android mobile devices. The updates bring a sleuth of new features to the platform that may make it more attractive to consumers that are interested in mobile commerce. The Moneto platform utilizes NFC technology to facilitate transactions. Platform now capable of transferring money The Moneto platform…
Read MorePanasonic to showcase new line of NFC-enabled appliances
Panasonic introduces plans to develop interactive appliances Panasonic has released a new series of appliances that can be controlled using an Android mobile device. These appliances are equipped with NFC technology, which allows for wireless, short range data transmission. The Japanese technology company has taken a keen interest in NFC technology and has been experimenting with it extensively in recent years. Panasonic believes that NFC technology could bring a sleuth of enticing features to the world of electronics, many of which may be augmented through the use of cloud computing.…
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