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PayPal leads the way in mobile wallets

| June 23, 2015

PayPal is beating out the competition when it comes to mobile wallets and payment support

PayPal seems to be maintaining its lead in the mobile wallets space. The company established a prominent place in the mobile commerce space years ago, being one of the first to draw attention to the convenient nature of mobile payments and through its offering of innovative digital and mobile services. PayPal has faced down competition from other companies that have entered into the mobile commerce space and has managed to excel where other companies have failed.

Survey shows that 71% of mobile consumers make use of PayPal’s wallet

According to a new survey from CMB, consumers seem to favor PayPal over others when it comes to mobile payments. The survey shows that 71% of mobile consumers make use of PayPal’s mobile wallet, which is being used to make purchases in physical stores and on the Internet. Many of those that have not used the wallet to make a purchase in a physical store have reported that they plan to do so within the next six months.

Apple find success in the mobile payments space, beating Google and Amazon

PayPal mobile walletThe survey shows that 55% of consumers are making use of Apple’s new mobile payments platform, called Apple Pay. The platform is quite young when compared to those offered by other companies, but has managed to attract a great deal of support among consumers. Google is falling behind both Apple and Amazon when it comes to mobile wallets, with Microsoft falling dead last. Of these companies, Microsoft has experienced the most difficulty in entering into the mobile payments space, partly due to the lack of popularity for its Windows Phone platform.

Mobile wallets will continue to gain momentum

Mobile wallets have become quite attractive to consumers in recent years. These platforms have become effective at keeping the financial information of consumers secure. Mobile wallets also serve as a convenient way for consumers to conduct commerce. As mobile payments continue to grow in popularity, more mobile wallets are expected to enter the market, and some of these platforms may eventually provide serious competition for PayPal.

Wearable devices may be eBay’s next big boom

| June 17, 2015

Wearables are gaining ground with eBay

Wearable devices may be the next big thing for eBay. The company has reported that it has seen a major increase in sales following the launch of its first application for the Apple Watch, a new device released by Apple at the end of April. The device has managed to attract a great deal of interest, especially those that have shown favor for mobile commerce, which involves the purchase of products with a mobile device, both online and in physical stores.

Growing number of consumers are showing interest in wearable devices as mobile commerce continues to thrive

eBay has played a major role in the e-commerce world for many years, but the company is beginning to show a greater interest in the mobile space. The growing number of consumers with smartphones has provided eBay, as well as other retailers, with a promising opportunity. Mobile commerce has become a significant force in the world of commerce and many companies are beginning to become mobile-centric in order to cater to the needs of consumers that are interested in mobile shopping.

50% of eBay shoppers purchased from the technology category in 2014

Wearable Devices- eBay According to the report from eBay, more than 50% of its customers bought products in the technology category in 2014. Wearable devices are included in this category and a large portion of shoppers purchased these devices through the e-commerce platform. These devices appear to be particularly popular in Australia, where consumers have become enthralled with the convenient nature of these devices and their ability to perform in the mobile commerce space.

Wearable devices could have a major impact on the growth of mobile commerce

Not all wearable devices are designed with mobile commerce in mind. Some of these devices are developed for the purpose of tracking health information or connecting to social networks. A growing number of these devices are cropping up with the ability to facilitate mobile shopping. In Australia, these devices are becoming more common, which is giving a greater number of consumers the ability to participate in the mobile commerce space.