Google one step closer to mobile payments

The Bloomberg article said Google is planning to pay for "thousands" of installations of near-field communication systems (NFC) around New York City and San Francisco as part of a test. When consumers buy products where one of the systems is installed, they will need only to hold their devices up to the reader to make a purchase, Bloomberg saidGoogle is partnering with MasterCard and Citigroup to deliver a mobile-payment service to Android smartphones, according to a report. Citing anonymous sources, The Wall Street Journal reports that Google will allow people with debit and credit cards from the two financial giants to turn on an app...

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Office Depot launches mobile apps

“The advanced functionality of Office Depot’s new mobile applications for the iPhone and Android-based phones provide our customers with a best-in-class experience, including the ability to check out and purchase products without being redirected to another site outside of the mobile application.”iPhone And Android Apps Launch From Office DepotOffice Depot has expanded its mobile offerings and has launched an iPhone and Android app available for free download on iTunes and the Android Market.The new apps are part of the company’s broader “Office Depot Anywhere” strategy aimed at helping people show via a variety of mobile platforms and...

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