Google wallet news Archives

Google loves NFC and may be integrating the technology with Google+ platform

07/14/2011 Stephen Vagus

By now, Google is no stranger to NFC technology. After announcing their new mobile wallet – a mobile application that can be used for payments – earlier this year, the company has been keen to expand its use of the technology. Google recently launched into the domain of social networking with Google+, a social platform that aims to dethrone Facebook as ruler of the vast social networking empire. While Google’s wallet and social site seem disconnected, the company has plans to integrate NFC into their Google+ platform. To date, NFC…

Consumers prepare for the rise of NFC enabled devices for mobile payments

07/13/201107/13/2011 Stephanie Beck

As an increasing number of mobile device companies announce their intentions to release products that contain a near field communications (NFC) chip, consumers are preparing themselves to begin using these devices to replace their wallets and handbags for making purchases. Google, for example, has already come up with the Nexus S cell phone from Samsung Electronics, which is NFC enabled, allowing for mobile payments. This device was unveiled last December and has the necessary technology to transmit payment information or discount coupons in conjunction with a reading device at…