Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 is still catching up to the competition in terms of
apps and
basic features, but when it comes to mobile payments it might not be left in the dust --
Bloomberg has two anonymous sources who say that Microsoft will outfit the next version of Windows Phone 7 with software support for
near-field communications, and bake NFC tech into WP7 smartphones as early as this year. As we heard earlier this week, Google's reportedly
working on a similar plan, complete with partnerships in the credit card space, RIM may or may not be
arguing with carriers over its
Bank of America trial, and the general consensus around the water cooler is that Apple
won't be pursuing contactless payments this year. Yes, it's an exciting time to work in industries that rely solely on money changing hands.
Windows Phone 7 getting NFC payments in next update? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 19:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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