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Mobile commerce goes haywire in the UK
Mobile commerce concerns rekindled as NFC-based system malfunctions When it comes to mobile commerce, security is often cited as a major concern among consumers. Much of the security concerns that continue to plague mobile commerce have to do with NFC technology. This technology has long formed the backbone for most mobile commerce initiatives, but has recently begun receiving harsh criticisms due to its lack of security features. The security issues present in NFC technology have caused … Read entire article »
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QR codes could play an important role in stopping fraud
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Mob.is.it brings more control to mobile sites
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QR codes play central role in Toyota road safety campaign
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Foursquare takes on augmented reality
Augmented reality feature developed by Foursquare Augmented reality often attracts attention because of its entertaining nature. The technology is regularly used in a wide variety of entertaining ways, leveraged as a tool to provide consumers with dynamic content. This has made augmented reality somewhat common in the marketing field, but the technology does have practical uses, especially when it comes to … Read entire article »
Mobile commerce apps from iPhone are excelling over Android
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QR codes could play an important role in stopping fraud
These mobile friendly barcodes are ideal for helping to reduce the spread of counterfeit products. A counterfeit expert has explained that using unique QR codes on the packaging for alcoholic beverages is now helping to reduce the spread of counterfeit products and false claims. These barcodes allow consumers to be able to verify claims about products while still in store. KPMG’s Geert de … Read entire article »
Mhealth program in Thailand uses app to collect medical data
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Mobile marketing success relies on message customization
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