Google Wallet Begins it’s Launch with First Device
Google told us about their plans for Google Wallet not to long ago and now today they have officially launched the service on the first device, the Nexus S 4G on Sprint. The update will come via over the air for users to install.
The first card to work out of the gate is MasterCard, then Visa, American Express, and Discover have made their specifications available so that their services will be enabled on future versions of Google Wallet. Payment consoles are already popping up in New York City and San Francisco so this is a giant step. With this system out in the open now, we should see more options and updates coming to allow these type of payments coming.
Will this service really keep you from carrying a wallet? Probably not, but it certainly could make paying for something a lot quicker rather than pulling out your wallet and hunting for a card. Now we shall see if the option to pay with your phone really catches on. With recent rumors of the newest iPhone coming with NFC payments maybe this will take off really fast. What do you think?
(via Android Community)
After Party – Ep38 – No More iPods!
This week we talk about smart phones, iPods, Lulzsec and how the iPod may be dead!!
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Netflix CEO Apologizes and Announces They are Splitting DVD Business
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings just announced that they will be splitting off their DVD service into a separate company called Qwikster. This new company will have a separate website and queuing system from Netflix and also offer video game rentals. Obviously Netflix sees the potential in the streaming business and is betting on it for their future success. Hastings also published the below video apologizing to subscribers for not being clear as to why they were hiking the price of their DVD service.
Hopefully Netflix can use the lack of overhead from the DVD to business to really bolster their streaming offerings.
via [Netflix Blog]
The Gadget Gurus Podcast Ep 130 – I don’t know the Episode’s Name
This week on the Gurus, Donny gives you his thoughts after a few weeks with Windows Phone Mango, Vic Reviews the Droid Bionic, the guys talk about Windows 8, and of course they cover ALL the iPhone 5 rumors.
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Madden 2012 Review for Android and iOS
Willie tackled Madden 2012 – leading with the shoulder first of course – for mobile devices and let’s us know if it is worth the money. You can check out this review and others on the Gadget Gurus YouTube Channel or by simply hitting the jump below.
- Special thanks to Mike Florio for hooking me up with the screenshots!
