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Samsung Wallet looks a lot like Apple Passbook

by Michael Grothaus (Feb 27th, 2013)

Over at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung just unveiled its "Samsung Wallet," which looks to be an exact ripoff of Apple's Passbook. Like Passbook, Wallet lets users store virtual passes such as movie tickets, boarding passes, coupons, concert tickets and more. Wallet also sends users ...

The HEX Code Wallet case is nicely built, but a little too unwieldy

by Mike Schramm (Sep 17th, 2012)

A few years ago, I decided to do my best to narrow down the number of things I carry around in my pockets every single day. Instead of one giant keychain with all of the keys I've ever owned on it, I cut down to two smaller keychains, one for my house and another for my car. And instead of a ...

Mac, iOS developer Acrylic joins Facebook design team

by Mike Schramm (Jul 20th, 2012)

Sparrow isn't the only big Mac developer that's switched to a high profile project today. Mac and iOS shop Acrylic has been called away from its own projects, including the apps Pulp and Wallet, by Facebook. The company doesn't say exactly what they'll be working on, but presumably it'll be the ...

AllThingsD looks at Paypal's new payments app

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 30th, 2012)

AllThingsD reporter Lauren Goode spent some time shopping with both Pay with Square and PayPal's new mobile payment app. The two solutions are one of several up-and-coming mobile payment platforms competing for your virtual wallet. Overall, Goode concluded that paying with the PayPal app was ...

Former Marine marches from battlefield to Apple accessory market

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jan 4th, 2012)

Devon Read spent five years in the Marines, serving in both Iraq and Africa. Now, the Golden, Colorado resident is a successful Apple accessory maker. He's a self-admitted Apple fan who wanted a protective case for his Apple devices, but couldn't find products that were fashionable, functional ...

The iPhone wallet has a place for your stuff

by TJ Luoma (Nov 5th, 2011)

After spending about 10 months without an iPhone, I stayed up late to order the iPhone 4S. Then the next question occurred to me: "What am I going to do for a case?" I ordered 3 different cases for three different purposes: an AmazonBasics Silicone Case for everyday use, a Mophie Juice Pack Air ...

Apple expands App Store trademark in Europe

by Dana Franklin (Apr 4th, 2011)

Two filings published by the European Trademark Office last week suggest the battle for the term "App Store" will expand to new product categories and new turf. Patently Apple reports that the first request from Apple, filed on March 30, expands the use of the term "App Store" from four ...

Use the Nike + iPod Sport Kit on any shoe with help from a Nike accessory

by David Chartier (Jul 15th, 2006)

Now don't think we're just trying to pimp Nike's stuff here because we're getting hookups or something (we have to run out and buy our own kits like anyone else), but TUAW reader Mr. Gaskell recommended a tip that could allow you to use the new iPod Sport Kit with any shoes, without the need for ...