News from yesterday that is of considerable impact to both ISIS and NFC in general is Google Wallet will no longer be exclusive to Android devices carrying the NFC chip.
http://googlecommerce.blogspot.com/2
Here is a bit from Google:
Today, we’re introducing a new version of the Google Wallet app, which is rolling out this week to all Android phones (version 2.3 and higher), available this week in the U.S. The updated app helps you easily send money on the go, store all your loyalty cards, save money through offers, and view all your Google Wallet activity - all in one place.
ISIS can perform their national rollout but with no support from Apple, no longer exclusive support from Google & Android, the only thing they have left is the EMV chip requirements. Something no merchant wants or needs.
Happy reading,
J.W. Gant
**UPDATE**
Capital One, one of the three founders of ISIS, has pulled its support.
http://www.mobilecommercedaily.com/apple-paypal-mobile-payments-gains-weaken-isis%E2%80%99-future
The end of ISIS is now clear in my opinion. The effort this summer to create momentum was really an effort to stave off the end.
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