Industry News

		Mobile Operators, Card Companies and Internet giants race for dominance in Mobile Payments Mobile operators, along with Google, Apple and credit card providers are scrambling to offer payment systems, which will let people buy everything from milk and butter to clothes with a swipe of their smartphone. Click here to read more »

		UK Consumers revealed as early adopters of new technologies UK consumers lead the way in smartphones and mobile social networking according to new research from Ofcom. Click here to read more »

		Mobile barcodes: the insider's view Everything you need to know about mobile barcodes by Laura Marriot. What are mobile barcodes? How do they work? Who uses them? Plus lots of best practice tips for using mobile barcodes. Click here to read more »

		Starbucks launches Mobile Payment service Nearly 6,800 Starbucks stores in the U.S. have begun accepting mobile payments. Check out the video courtesy of Associated Press. Click here to read more »