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  • Behind Paytm and Pine Labs launching devices with identical functions on same day

    As faster, more convenient, and cheaper payment methods gain popularity, India-specific innovations such as stripped down POS devices will help digitise merchant payments in smaller towns and cities.

  • Paytm launches 'Card Soundbox' that merges card and QR payments

    The device only accepts NFC-based tap and pay that does not require PIN for card payments. However, it also means that it does not accept swipe payments and a single transaction value cannot be higher than Rs 5,000.

  • European Commission rules Apple Pay anticompetitive in hearing

    The commission is of the view that Apple abused its dominant position for mobile wallets on iOS devices

  • ICICI Bank launches contactless mobile pay solution

    ICICI Bank has launched contactless mobile payment solution through which its customers will be able to make payments by waving their cell phones near a contact-less merchant terminal.

  • SBI launches contactless debit and credit cards

    Called the SBIinTouch cards, these contactless debit and credit cards are more secure and hassle-free to use at merchant outlets or ATMs and use the NFC technology which enables users to make payments by waving or tapping the card near the contactless reader instead of swiping or dipping it.

  • iPhone 6 launch today: Will it help Apple stay on top?

    It‘s been a while since we‘ve had a true ‘Apple moment‘ at one of its press events. Tuesday‘s expected introduction of the iPhone 6 (and possibly more) could end that drought.

  • Smartphones Account For 4 Out Of 5 NFC Devices: Research

    This may decline as attach rates in other categories, including computing peripherals, digital cameras and printers, domestic appliances and automotive, increase more rapidly.

  • SoftBank Mobile selects Gemalto TSM to expand NFC ecosystem

    Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, announces its selection by SoftBank Mobile for the commercial launch of mobile NFC services in Japan.

  • Integrating NFC With Cloud Challenges Payment Security: Frost & Sullivan

    A hybrid approach to m-payments needs efficient solutions to mitigate security risks involved in data transmission.

  • CES 2013: LG showcases Smart Home Service

    The advanced system combines the media sharing technologies of SmartShare with the integrated home appliance management capabilities of SmartControl...

  • Payment Gateway Market Has Tremendous Potential In India

    The M-Payments industry in India alone is expected to grow from $86mn in 2011 to $1.15 billion in 2016.

  • HID Global Carries Out NFC-Enabled Smartphone Pilots That Open Doors

    Announced completion of two pilot programs that validate how mobile access control using NFC-enabled smartphones can allow employees to open doors with a mobile device.

  • Big Data, In-Memory Computing Included In Gartner's 2012 Hype Cycle

    Gartner's 2012 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies identifies "tipping point" technologies that will unlock long-awaited technology scenarios.

  • Global Mobile Payment Transaction Value To Surpass $171.5 Bn In 2012

    The number of mobile payment users will reach 212.2 million in 2012, up from 160.5 million in 2011, says Gartner.

  • NXP, HID Global Enable Mobile Access For NFC Phones

    Offer mobile physical access systems for the enterprise.

  • 100mn NFC-enabled smartphones to be sold in 2012, predicts report

    Slowly but surely, near field communications is emerging as a common mode of connectivity for smartphones.

  • 'On' and 'Off' switch design to avoid credit card RFID and NFC theft

    Gone are the days of heavy wallets, just a couple of cards work fine for the new web-age. Using near-field ...

  • Joint Ventures, Collaboration Will Drive M-Payment Service Development

    Cooperation between telecom operators and financial institutions aims to promote M-Payment services - customer retention is a priority.

  • Partners for Mozilla's Boot to Gecko mobile OS to be revealed at MWC

    We first heard about Mozilla‘s Boot to Gecko mobile OS, back in July 2011. The idea is that instead of booting ...

  • Barclays Pingit app lets you pay via SMS

    While NFC being used to transfer cash from one person to another is the trend du jour, Barclays has launched ...

  • Prepaid cards for Google Wallet temporarily disabled; Google says it is safe

    Google Wallet's prepaid card service faces a threat; but the company maintains that the service is still a better bet over physical cards.

  • Tech Toyz demystifies NFC or Near Field Communication

    NFC or Near Field Communications – what is this latest technology all about? Tech Toyz helps you gain some clarity.

  • A crash course in NFC

    The way in which we transmit and receive data on the phones, wirelessly has changed over the years. We‘ve gone from transferring data between devices

  • Upcoming smartphones to look for

    Here's our latest list of handsets that we're most looking forward to seeing in the near future.

  • Visa Certifies Smartphones For Use As Visa Mobile Payment Devices

    NFC-enabled smartphones from Samsung, LG, and RIM approved for use with Visa payWave

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