Re:iPhone at ten: the revolution continues
by vinay427 on Monday January 09, 2017 @01:31PM
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Google Wallet definitely had problems, but it is worth noting that it was also launched years ahead of Apple Pay when NFC payment systems in most countries was more limited. Android Pay, launched after Apple Pay, works similarly well in my experience so at least we finally have decent smartphone adoption of NFC payments.
Re:iPhone at ten: the revolution continues
by dkonofalski on Monday January 09, 2017 @07:27PM
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And maybe that's exactly where Apple shines... they wait until they can get the tech to a place where it's usable and accessible. Android Pay and Google Wallet were both ahead of their time but, unfortunately, to their detriment.
Re:iPhone at ten: the revolution continues
by dosgonlogs on Monday January 09, 2017 @04:36PM
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Weaker Phone? I am not sure if you realize that the Iphone 7 actually has the best processor out of all Smartphones. Here you go:
Re:iPhone at ten: the revolution continues
by JimmaDaRustla on Monday January 09, 2017 @02:26PM
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I have and Android phone with my bank's app that supports mobile payments. I have my default card set for NFC payments, so it is simple as touching the finger print scanner while I tap and it works...not sure how Apple Pay differs that much.
It's amazing. Especially Apple Pay. I could never get my Android to work with mobile payments for any of my banks in Canada... Apple Pay just works beautifully.
The slightly weaker phone is worth it for the really top notch user experience. And it seems like iPhone is better programmed or optimized, because the performance feels waaaaay better than my latest gen "powerful" Android.