Paytm Wallet for Android gets app password in latest update

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Paytm has updated its Android app that adds a new security feature to its Wallet. The App password feature allows you to set up a password on wallet transactions. Continue reading “Paytm Wallet for Android gets app password in latest update”

No cash in hand? – Here are the best offers on Digital Wallets in India

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While it is impossible to live in India without cash in hand due to several limitations, it is important to utilise Digital Wallets to their full potential especially at a time like this where Rs 500 and Rs 1000 notes have become redundant. Here are some of the best offers from that various digital wallets out there that will help you save your money.

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Microsoft Wallet brings tap-to-pay feature with latest Windows 10 Insiders build

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Microsoft if finally foraying into mobile wallets club. The company has introduced tap-to-pay with Microsoft Wallet to Windows Insiders (build 14360 or higher). Continue reading “Microsoft Wallet brings tap-to-pay feature with latest Windows 10 Insiders build”

Flipkart rolls out Flipkart Money Wallet

At a time when the market is filled with numerous types of wallets, Flipkart is bringing a new digital wallet. Dubbed as Flipkart Money, the wallet lets you get instant refunds, make quick payments and also allows easy withdrawals.

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Google acquires mobile payment company Softcard to boost mobile wallet

Google has officially acquired, mobile payment solution company Softcard following reports last month. Softcard is backed by Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Samsung adds Stamp Cards to company’s digital Wallet

Samsung has added Stamp Cards service to Samsung Wallet that was launched last year. Stamp Cards are loyalty cards that allows a customer either discounts on a current purchase or allots points for future purchases.

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Apple reportedly teams up with Visa, AmEx and Mastercard for iPhone Wallet

Apple finally sent out press invites for an event on September 9th where it is expected to announce the iPhone 6. Now, fresh reports are claiming that the company has signed up with major mobile payments players for an iPhone wallet.

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The future of mobile payments using Google Wallet and NFC

The future of NFC (Near Field Communication) looks bright as engineers at Google now claim that NFC chips will eventually replace bar codes and make mobile payments a lot easier.

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Google considering sharing revenue with carriers to stimulate Wallet adoption

Reports suggest that Google might be considering sharing revenues from Google Wallet with AT&T and Vodafone to help stimulate usage. The service currently only works on one network and device ie the Sprint Nexus S 4G. Sprint plans to out 10 more Wallet supported devices later this year.

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Google Wallet security holes affect both rooted and stock phones

Recent investigation has unveiled glaring security holes in the Google Wallet NFC payment service which lets a person gain access to the secret Wallet pin. While it was believed that only users with rooted devices were threatened by this security lapse , further investigation shows that even  stock devices are at risk.

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