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Amazon device may solidify company’s stance in mobile commerce

| June 18, 2014

Amazon may unveil its new smartphone later this week

Amazon is expected to make a major announcement this week, and some believe that the company will unveil its own smartphone. Amazon’s mobile device has existed as a rumor for some time, but the company had confirmed that it was, indeed, developing a smartphone back in 2012. Given Amazon’s strong following, the device could become a major competitor for other smartphones currently on the market. The device could also further solidify Amazon’s powerful stance in the mobile commerce market.

New device will be equipped with innovative technologies and have features specific to mobile commerce

Relatively little information is known for sure about the forthcoming Amazon device, but it is expected to have the ability to display 3D images. It is expected have motion detection cameras and facial recognition technology as well. The smartphone is likely to boast of major e-commerce features that support mobile payments, with the Amazon application serving as the device’s default mobile shopping platform.

Amazon device may serve to disrupt the current mobile market

Mobile Commerce New Smartphone - AmazonThe Amazon device could disrupt the current mobile market, which is primarily dominated by both Apple and Google. The iOS and Android platforms account for the vast majority of the market currently and the competition between the two companies has not produced much innovation in recent years. Amazon may be relatively new to the mobile market, but the company has already succeeded in disrupting some of the competition and trends that had existed in mobile commerce. Amazon has established itself as a powerful name in mobile shopping and this position may be further strengthened by its new device.

Competition with Apple and Google may prove to be a difficult task

Amazon will, of course, face strong competition from both Google and Apple. Both of these companies have a strong following that is quite devout. As such, it could be difficult for Amazon to sway consumers away from the companies behind their favorite mobile operating systems. Given the fact that new smartphones can also be quite expensive, consumers may opt to wait for a year or more before considering purchasing Amazon’s device.

Apple may be ready for mobile payments with new iPhone 6

| June 10, 2014

New report highlights the features of the upcoming iPhone 6

New information concerning the iPhone 6 has been released in a report from Venture Beat. The information comes from an as yet unidentified source that claims to have inside knowledge concerning Apple’s operations. The report adds fuel to the already widespread rumors concerning the forthcoming iPhone 6, such as its operating system, and its viability in mobile payments. Notably, the report suggests that the new iPhone will be equipped with NFC technology, which is something Apple has avoided in the past.

New iPhone to finally support NFC technology

According to the report, the iPhone 6 will support NFC technology. Apple had been leery of the technology in the past because of security concerns regarding mobile payments. These concerns seem to have been allayed, however, as the company now believes that NFC may be suitable for a new form of commerce. The technology will allow the iPhone 6 to facilitate mobile payments and support a variety of mobile wallets and similar applications.

Mobile security may be less of an issue thanks to biometric technology

Mobile Payments - iPhoneThe report notes that the iPhone 6 is slated for launch in fall of this year and will be equipped with the iOS 8 operating system. The device will feature wireless charging technology, a bigger and more durable screen, and several other hardware upgrades over its predecessor. The device will also be equipped with Apple’s new biometric sensors, which may be why the company is so keen to support NFC technology as biometrics will help made mobile payments more secure.

Apple finds a solution to its security concerns regarding mobile payments and consumer protection

Apple had opted not to rush into the emerging mobile money scene in order to avoid the pitfalls that other large companies have fallen victim to. Security has been a major issue in the mobile space and large companies have failed to find ways to sidestep some simple problems when it comes to providing consumers with protection against exploitation. With biometric technology, Apple may have found a way to alleviate the security problem.