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Fast food, fast payments, fast world!

05/13/2011 Jesse Collins

Here in the United States we have been talking about NFC payment systems and how great it will be when we can get it all up and running. Meanwhile, in the UK, McDonalds has been doing. That’s right; while we were talking about it, McDonald’s restaurants over in the UK were getting their NFC contactless payment systems set up. By the end of this month McDonalds should have all of their UK stores set up with the NFC payment systems. They have all ready started working on a way to…

Apple NFC phone rumors fly…

05/11/2011 Jesse Collins

The debate continues as rumors fly regarding Apple not having NFC chips in the upcoming iPhone 5. Will they or won’t they? Some speculate, they are holding on to tweak it to perfection before releasing it; while others say, if the iPhone 5 isn’t equipped with NFC capability, it will surely be their downfall. The great technological race has begun (again). There have been great leaps by companies in competition to be the first to offer the newest, coolest; fastest in products. However, people are literally looking at the development…

Three things that have to happen for NFC to take over in the U.S.

05/10/201105/10/2011 Jennifer Goula

With all of the recent hoopla over Near Field Communication (NFC) technology and mobile payment systems; it wouldn’t be fair to make quick judgement, unless we take a look at a few things that are holding up the technology. Most people are gung-ho NFC, but there are still nay-Sayers out there who are saying we won’t see it for at least two or three years. Everyone is all ready shouting about how mobile payments will replace the wallet. It is very exciting technology and the potential it has for other…

London city on the fast path to virtual wallets

05/07/2011 Jesse Collins

If you happen to be taking a trip to London anytime soon, you’ll have to check out Vodafone’s newest launch of pay- by- text. They joined forces with a cab service; over 500 of London’s black cab’s got a makeover and now sport a giant Union Jack flag. Send your cab registration number and your trip amount via text and they add it to your monthly bill. This is just one of the ways that telecommunications companies are starting to integrate mobile payments into society and everyday life. Paying for…

Google working on NFC mobile coupons

05/06/2011 L. Green

Google is working with Ingenico on a way to start making use of their NFC enabled Smartphone’s. The service would send a redeemable coupon to the customer’s Smartphone while they’re shopping in the store. The coupon would then be redeemed on checkout and subtracted from the total purchase. Near Field Communication (NFC) technology has been in the works to be made a method of payment for Smartphone users. Several of the new Smartphone’s that have come out, or are coming out, are enabled with NFC technology. NFC works by radio…