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Google Wallet PIN cracked on rooted Android devices

By Dieter Bohn on February 8, 2012 10:19 pm + 36 comments

The security of the PIN that protects Google Wallet transactions has been compromised — though Continue reading…
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Google Wallet now available with Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S on AT&T

By Chris Ziegler on February 2, 2012 06:46 pm + 34 comments

Google Wallet, a major push for Google on its Sprint-backed Nexus S 4G, has been a non-starter on Continue reading…
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Google launches Sprint Galaxy Nexus information sign-up page

By Bryan Bishop on January 28, 2012 10:44 pm + 63 comments

We first heard about the Galaxy Nexus coming to Sprint through a poorly-timed advertisement, but the Continue reading…
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Sprint LTE Galaxy Nexus with Google Wallet now official

By Nathan Ingraham on January 9, 2012 01:02 pm + 155 comments

Ads leaked out last week, but now Sprint's officially taken the cover off of the LTE-capable Samsung Continue reading…
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Three Japanese wireless carriers join forces to promote internationally-compatible NFC systems

By Dante D'Orazio on December 24, 2011 03:34 am + 12 comments

Three Japanese wireless carriers — NTT Docomo, KDDI, and SoftBank — have announced that they're Continue reading…
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Google Wallet unofficially available for download on Galaxy Nexus

By Dieter Bohn on December 18, 2011 02:09 am + 46 comments

It took a bit of doing, but the Android hackers at XDA-Developers have put together a downloadable Continue reading…
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Google Wallet leaves sensitive data unencrypted and accessible, says security firm

By Bryan Bishop on December 13, 2011 05:32 am + 67 comments

ViaForensics conducted a recent study on Google Wallet, discovering that while the electronic Continue reading…
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Verizon: Google Wallet won't launch on the Galaxy Nexus, but 'commercial discussions with Google' ongoing

By Joanna Stern on December 6, 2011 02:15 pm + 73 comments

Last night we learned that the Verizon version of the Galaxy Nexus will not have Google Wallet p Continue reading…
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Verizon Galaxy Nexus won't have Google Wallet, will have Verizon apps

By Dieter Bohn on December 6, 2011 02:35 am + 123 comments

While the launch date and price for the Verizon Galaxy Nexus are still not officially confirmed, Continue reading…
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Google Wallet now built into some vending machines in NYC, SF, Chicago, and D.C.

By Dante D'Orazio on December 1, 2011 05:42 pm + 18 comments

Google Wallet, the search giant's NFC-enabled smartphone-based contactless payment system, has had Continue reading…