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Softcard is shutting down on March 31 and will be replaced by Google Wallet

Mar05
by on March 5, 2015 at 9:55 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Google Wallet, Insider, Product Updates, Softcard

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Google announced at the end of last month that it had acquired the technology behind mobile payments app, Softcard. Now that company, which is owned by Verizon Wireless, AT&T, and T-Mobile, is shutting down. Softcard has announced on its website that its app will stop working on March 31 and will be replaced by Google Wallet. It’s not a surprise as Google also signed a deal with the carriers to preinstall its app on their Android devices. The statement from Softcard says: We are pleased to let you know that Google has acquired technology from Softcard to power the next generation of…

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Smart public transit app Moovit reveals Apple Watch and Android Wear apps

Mar05
by on March 5, 2015 at 7:59 am
Posted In: android wear, Apple watch, Apps, Around the Web, Insider, Moovit, Product Launches

There’s going to be a tidal wave of Apple Watch apps appearing ahead of next week’s launch event and Moovit, the ‘Waze for public transit’, is getting in on the action. It’s just unveiled its apps for Apple Watch and Android Wear. Both apps will show the nearest transport stops to your current location, live itineraries based on nearby lines of the routes you’ve favourited in the Moovit smartphone app, and service alerts to highlight local disruptions. Moovit for Android Wear will be available in the Google Play Store in Q2 of this year, while Moovit for Apple Watch will be…

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