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Sundar Pichai Confirms MVNO Ambitions and Android Pay, Was Wearing an Unreleased Device Earlier

Kellen March 2, 2015 33

Early this morning, Google's Sundar Pichai sat down for a keynote address at Mobile World Congress to talk about a handful of new ideas that his company is working on. From Google Translate to Project Loon delivering LTE to Project Titan's little planes taking...

Google Wallet Will Come Pre-Installed on Android Devices at AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile

Kellen February 23, 2015 118

It's official. Google has acquired "some exciting technology and intellectual property" from Softcard, the carrier-owned mobile payment system that for years, was the reason Google Wallet couldn't exist on your Android phone. Oh how the times have changed....

Report: Google to Revive Wallet, Partner With Carriers to Compete Against Apple Pay

Tim February 20, 2015 87

A report from the Wall Street Journal claims Google is looking to revamp Google Wallet this year, making it a true competitor to Apple Pay. In order to do so, Google will go to great lengths, even offering US carriers a portion of revenue from mobile...

Samsung Buys LoopPay, is Ready to Get Serious About Mobile Payments

Kellen February 18, 2015 25

I would be lying if I said that this surprises me, but Samsung just acquired LoopPay, a company specializing in mobile payments in a way that doesn't require NFC or changes from retailers. The two companies were previously rumored to be working together to...

Hilarious Turn of Events: Carrier-Backed Payment System That Tried to Block Google Wallet Might be Bought by Google

Kellen January 19, 2015 57

You remember Isis Mobile Wallet don't you? That would be the mobile payment system that carriers - specifically, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile - created to be the only payment system you would need on your phone. That would also be the payment system that...

Samsung May Partner With LoopPay to Launch Apple Pay Competitor

Kyle December 16, 2014 57

If the store at which you are trying to buy that stick of gum has an NFC terminal, Apple Pay and Google Wallet work well enough. But if it lacks one, or is part of a competing consortium, you will have to whip out the antiquated plastic between the lint in...

Google Uploads Updates for Wallet, Inbox, and Android Wear, Downloads Available

Tim December 10, 2014 47

Wouldn't you know it? It's Wednesday. And you know what that means - it's Google Apps Update Day! So far, app updates are available for Hangouts (available earlier this morning) Google Wallet, Inbox, and Android Wear. While today is not as hectic as last...

Google Wallet and Google Docs Update Rolling Out With Material Design

Tim October 29, 2014 22

Google app updates are hitting Google Play, bringing even more Material Design aesthetics to your smartphone. As of right now, updates are available for Google Wallet and Google Docs, but you can rest assured that more are to come. While Google Docs received...