08/24/11: Wishpond, Payments Views -EMV, Vodafone

Wishpond introduces Facebook store capability

http://bit.ly/pbrKvV

Wishpond’s RetailConnect now allows retailers on eBay,  Google Merchant Centreand Shopify to build Facebook stores where they are able to publish their product information. The platform enables merchants to import and publish their product inventory in search engines, social networks and mobile applications. The RetailConnect platform integrates multiple online marketplaces, point of sale systems, e-commerce providers and shopping cart systems.

Payments Views -EMV and Mobile Commerce in the US

http://bit.ly/nq9sOQ

The big story is that Visa’s move will accelerate the way for mobile payments with unprecedented scale. Think about it – within a few years, essentially every merchant in the US will have the basic infrastructure in place for mobile payments – and, perhaps more.

Vodafone UK partners Google for direct operator billing for Android service

http://bit.ly/qpTAyG

Google has partnered Vodafone UK to roll out a direct operator billing service for the Android Market, looking to assist developers in monetizing their apps.Under the deal, Vodafone UK is set to allow consumers to purchase apps and games on the Android Market without the need to enter credit card details with Google Checkout. This is expected to provide developers with direct access to millions of Android users who can charge their Android Market purchases straight to their phone bills or prepay accounts.