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Apple wins patent for iWallet platform

Stephen Vagus
Apple iphone iwallet

iWallet gains momentum through new patent award Apple has won a patent for its iWallet mobile commerce platform. Earlier this year, the technology company’s patent application for the platform was revealed, hinting at the company’s interest in mobile commerce. Time passed and it was revealed that the iWallet would be an integral part of the upcoming iPhone 5, which is equipped with NFC technology. Though Apple has announced that it will be taking a slow and steady approach to mobile commerce, the company is still showing its interest in establishing…

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Apple may choose Bluetooth over NFC for iWallet

Stephen Vagus
iwallet

NFC technology driving mobile commerce, but is not the only option Mobile commerce is gaining the attention of technology and telecommunications companies around the world, driven by the advent of NFC technology. With NFC becoming a primary focus for mobile commerce, technology companies have begun wading into the sometimes turbulent waters of the financial world. Nearly a year ago, Google entered into the mobile commerce arena with its Google Wallet application, which aimed to facilitate transactions using NFC technology. The company has been inundated with problems concerning the security of…

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Apple wins patent for iWallet, could become the leader of the mobile commerce industry

Stephen Vagus
iwallet

Surprising news from Apple has sent waves through the mobile commerce community. Apple has been the subject of speculation recently for their possible inclusion of NFC technology in their next iPhone and iPad mobile devices. This speculation is largely fueled by patents that had been introduced years ago. The company will be getting a lot of attention this week, however, because one of these patents has been awarded to the company, opening the way for its entry into the mobile commerce industry. This week, Apple was awarded approval for their…

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