Mark Bridge writes:
Last year, mobile payments seemed a lifetime away. Even Visa Europe's head of mobile wasn't overly optimistic about the likelihood of the 'mobile wallet' becoming a reality in the short-term.
This week we have not one, not two, but three mobile payment announcements.
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O2 is planning to launch a UK contactless mobile payment service in the second half of this year.
It’s applying for its own e-money licence, enabling it to hold funds on behalf of users without needing a partnership with a bank or card provider.
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Mobile payments company mopay has forecast 'major momentum and movement' in the global mobile payments industry this year.
It’s identified a number of trends to watch for during the next 11 months, including massive growth of the mobile payment market in North America, increased consolidation and lower transaction costs.
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Google has introduced three significant new features to the Android Market: a web-based Android Market service, local currency pricing and in-app billing.
Android Market on the Web allows users to find applications from their browser, with chosen apps downloaded straight to their smartphone...
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Telecoms technology company Ericsson has today launched Ericsson Money Services.
The company says it's launched this new business after two years of preparation and proof of concept in Europe and Asia.
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