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Apple’s iBeacon so far fails to ignite retail revolution, won’t be big this Black Friday either
The launch of iBeacon two years ago was supposed to change shopping. What happened?
Apple Pay surpasses 500 U.S. banks milestone
Apple on Tuesday added 46 US banks to its list of Apple Pay backers, putting the total over 500…
Here’s what users are doing with their Apple Watches
Given the myriad things that the Apple Watch can accomplish, it is telling to see that Apple has chosen to highlight
Wirecard supports Apple Wallet
When Apple Wallet (née Passbook) launches in Europe with iOS 9 this autumn…
Apple patent application reveals iPhone, Apple Watch data transmission via invisible light
The transmission of invisible light and, more particularly, to the transmission of data…
Open thread: What happened when you used your Apple Watch to pay for something?
Interesting things happen when you use new technology in public for the first time….
Apple iBeacon finds its way into McDonald’s and sandwich sales increase
Ever since iBeacon made its debut on the iPhone in 2013…
So, what’s going on with Apple’s iBeacon tech?
Apple continues to disrupt consumer culture…
Apple’s iBeacon: So many opt-out choices, or are there?
here has been a lot of good coverage of Apple’s new iBeacon…
Apple all out of iPhone Pluses and don’t hold your breath for the next shipment
If you’re looking for an iPhone 6 Plus, you’re going to be looking for awhile…
First video review of Apple’s 4.7-inch iPhone 6 posted online; compares unit to iPhone 5s
One notable feature of these latest leaks is the Passbook…
Video of first working 4.7-inch iPhone 6 reveals home screen layout, Passbook icon with payments
The first working Apple iPhone 6 has reportedly leaked…
Estimote makes ‘Nearables’ – iBeacon stickers you can stick on anything
Estimote makes iBeacons in little polygon shapes with cool colors and custom designs…
Pacific Crest: Apple, Visa to accelerate e-payments where Google failed
A partnership between Apple and Visa could happen as early as this autumn…
U.S. consumers’ digital wallet awareness approaching 80 percent despite low consumer adoption
A surprisingly high number of U.S. consumers recognize digital wallets…
Apple and the omnichannel: 9 industries already using Apple’s iBeacon
Apple’s quiet introduction of iBeacon is shaping up to be a foundational release…
Hudson’s Bay and Lord & Taylor roll out Apple’s iBeacon tech across North America
Apple’s iBeacon technology delivers targeted content and offers to consumers…
New iTunes Pass credit refill service now available in US, several other countries
Apple rolled out its new iTunes Pass service to…
Apple launches ‘iTunes Pass’ in Japanese Retail Stores, enabling customers to refill iTunes credit with Passbook
This feature could be a hint at Apple’s mobile payments plan…
inMarket: iBeacon increases in-store app usage, retention, and brand engagement
The first public stats about iBeacon impact on the shopping experience
Google wants in on Apple Inc.’s iBeacon party
Over the past year, Apple’s iBeacon has gained a lot of media attention…
Apple’s plan to save Main Street retail
Apple’s plans to save retail were hidden among hundreds of announcements at WWDC…
Apple expected fully unveil iBeacon plans at WWDC today
Apple Inc.’s latest product to carry the ‘i’ prefix…
Apple discussing comprehensive iPhone payments service with high-profile retailers
The Apple mobile payments service would be integrated into iOS devices…
GE integrates iBeacon into new LED light fixtures, Walmart installing in stores worldwide
Up until now most retailers have been deploying Apple’s iBeacon technology…
Apple patent reveals new iPhone antenna that adds NFC
An Apple patent surfacing today reveals a new antenna structure that will combine NFC…
NFC? Apple will not do payments; Apple will do authentication
Funny to see the Apple NFC rumours re-surface again this week…
Apple’s next-gen iPhone likely to include NFC payment functionality, source says
Apple is likely to incorporate a Near Field Communication (NFC) payment function…
Apple Retail Stores switching from iPod touch to iPhone 5s for EasyPay point-of-sale system
Apple is in the process of updating the iPod touch units used by Apple Store employees….
Walgreens and Walmart testing iBeacon, Motorola Solutions launches iBeacon marketing platform
Walgreens-owned drugstore chain Duane Reade announced today…
Virgin Atlantic trials Apple iBeacon tech for iPhone users at London Heathrow Airport
Virgin Atlantic has chosen London Heathrow Airport to be the first airport in the world…
New York City bars to use Apple’s iBeacon for pub crawl promo
Companies continue to find new and interesting ways of implementing Apple’s iBeacon tech…
New sunglasses with iBeacon notify you when lost, act as beacons in retail
The first set of eye glasses with embedded iBeacon technology…
Apple will soon be the way you pay online and beyond
The most impressive number from Apple’s earnings call this week…
Apple interviewing senior payments industry execs for ‘very serious’ mobile payments push
Apple is seeking to fill head of product and head of business development positions…
Mobile-payments startup Square discussed possible sale with Apple, Google, eBay
With losses widening and cash shrinking, representatives of mobile-payments startup Square…
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 8.1 update delivers Apple Passbook support
When Apple introduced Passbook in iOS 6 they billed it as…
Privacy-sensitive Germans not biting into Apple’s iBeacon, yet
Since revelations that the U.S. spied on German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cellphone…
Both Apple and Google have considered making acquisition offers for Square, sources say
Of all the many high-profile Internet companies, Square…
You can now pay with your iPhone at a majority of U.S. Wendy’s locations
Wendy’s is rolling out a program that lets customers pay using their iPhones…
Not For Commerce: As Apple declines support, more retailers drop NFC
Apple’s refusal to support NFC on the iPhone…
