Mobile payments is in the news again, this time from Samsung's corner. The news began to break late yesterday afternoon but I couldn't find anything in writing that told the story. Here is a story from Mobile Payments Insider:
http://www.mobilepaymentsinsider.com/2014/12/17/samsung-in-talks-to-launch-apple-pay-competitor/
Here is a snippet from that piece:
Samsung is in discussions over a possible deal with payments start-up LoopPay that might see the smartphone maker launch its own mobile payments system to challenge Apple Pay in 2015.
Samasung’s new smartphone is due for release in early 2015, and the negotiations with LoopPay may mean that those with newer Samsung models will be able to pay for goods in-store using their phones rather than card or cash.
A source told Re/code that the deal has not yet been finalised, but a prototype of the payments system on a Samsung phone has been created.
Looks like the folks over at Re/Code have much of the news:
https://recode.net/2014/12/16/samsung-in-talks-to-launch-apple-pay-competitor/
Next up is a tiny piece of news that brought a smile to my face just in time for the holiday season. Do you remember Crispy M&M's?? No? Well you'll soon have a chance to try them all over again.
http://www.progressivegrocer.com/departments/center-store/actress-vanessa-williams-heralds-return-mms-crispy
Here is a brief piece on the news:
January is the national launch. Look for them on store shelves and let me know what you think.
Happy Reading,
J.W. Gant
Samasung’s new smartphone is due for release in early 2015, and the negotiations with LoopPay may mean that those with newer Samsung models will be able to pay for goods in-store using their phones rather than card or cash.
A source told Re/code that the deal has not yet been finalised, but a prototype of the payments system on a Samsung phone has been created.
Looks like the folks over at Re/Code have much of the news:
https://recode.net/2014/12/16/samsung-in-talks-to-launch-apple-pay-competitor/
Next up is a tiny piece of news that brought a smile to my face just in time for the holiday season. Do you remember Crispy M&M's?? No? Well you'll soon have a chance to try them all over again.
http://www.progressivegrocer.com/departments/center-store/actress-vanessa-williams-heralds-return-mms-crispy
Here is a brief piece on the news:
After a decade-long absence, Mars Inc. reintroduced M&M's Crispy Chocolate Candies to store shelves this month, with a nationwide rollout planned for January 2015.
In celebration of the candies' return, Vanessa Williams, actress and voice of M&M's character Ms. Brown, joined the brand at M&M's World New York to give fans a first taste. Williams cut a ribbon across a special shelf stocked with M&M’s Crispy, and handed out samples to store guests.
In celebration of the candies' return, Vanessa Williams, actress and voice of M&M's character Ms. Brown, joined the brand at M&M's World New York to give fans a first taste. Williams cut a ribbon across a special shelf stocked with M&M’s Crispy, and handed out samples to store guests.
January is the national launch. Look for them on store shelves and let me know what you think.
Happy Reading,
J.W. Gant
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