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As if Amazon hadn’t issued enough of a challenge to Google with the launch of their Appstore for Android followed shortly by the opening of their Cloud Player personal music streaming service, the company is reportedly exploring the possibility of launching their own NFC payment service. The mobile payment service would compete directly with the work being done by Google, Apple, and the joint-carrier endeavor Isis from Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile.
The Amazon Payments branch of the company is currently exploring the pros and cons of entering the mobile payment market, so nothing is set in stone. Amazon’s recent moves show a company starting to make some Google-like moves, spreading out from their core service and exploring technologies and markets outside of online retail.
[via Bloomberg]
When apple allows a iTunes, competitor into it’s app store, then we will begin to talk about who is more open, but this proves android remains open and ready for innovation.
When apple allows a iTunes, competitor into it’s app store, then we will begin to talk about who is more open, but this proves android remains open and ready for innovation.
When apple allows a iTunes, competitor into it’s app store, then we will begin to talk about who is more open, but this proves android remains open and ready for innovation.
When apple allows a iTunes, competitor into it’s app store, then we will begin to talk about who is more open, but this proves android remains open and ready for innovation.
However, this does not mean that Google is a fan of it. If Google really didn’t mind then you would see the Amazon Appstore available for download in the Android market.
However, this does not mean that Google is a fan of it. If Google really didn’t mind then you would see the Amazon Appstore available for download in the Android market.
However, this does not mean that Google is a fan of it. If Google really didn’t mind then you would see the Amazon Appstore available for download in the Android market.
However, this does not mean that Google is a fan of it. If Google really didn’t mind then you would see the Amazon Appstore available for download in the Android market.
I don’t think it’s a matter of not liking it. If they put Amazon’s AppStore in the Market, then it would be like they are endorsing every app that Amazon has. If Amazon lets an app through that was malicious, it would reflect bad on Google. Not that Google is perfect, but I generally think it’s a good policy to not allow market apps to install other apps.
I don’t think it’s a matter of not liking it. If they put Amazon’s AppStore in the Market, then it would be like they are endorsing every app that Amazon has. If Amazon lets an app through that was malicious, it would reflect bad on Google. Not that Google is perfect, but I generally think it’s a good policy to not allow market apps to install other apps.
I don’t think it’s a matter of not liking it. If they put Amazon’s AppStore in the Market, then it would be like they are endorsing every app that Amazon has. If Amazon lets an app through that was malicious, it would reflect bad on Google. Not that Google is perfect, but I generally think it’s a good policy to not allow market apps to install other apps.
I don’t think it’s a matter of not liking it. If they put Amazon’s AppStore in the Market, then it would be like they are endorsing every app that Amazon has. If Amazon lets an app through that was malicious, it would reflect bad on Google. Not that Google is perfect, but I generally think it’s a good policy to not allow market apps to install other apps.
Great point!
Great point!
Great point!
Great point!
so why does Android Market allow all this other crap?
so why does Android Market allow all this other crap?
so why does Android Market allow all this other crap?
so why does Android Market allow all this other crap?
so why does Android Market allow all this other crap?
so why does Android Market allow all this other crap?
so why does Android Market allow all this other crap?
I don’t think it’s a matter of not liking it. If they put Amazon’s AppStore in the Market, then it would be like they are endorsing every app that Amazon has. If Amazon lets an app through that was malicious, it would reflect bad on Google. Not that Google is perfect, but I generally think it’s a good policy to not allow market apps to install other apps.
I don’t think it’s a matter of not liking it. If they put Amazon’s AppStore in the Market, then it would be like they are endorsing every app that Amazon has. If Amazon lets an app through that was malicious, it would reflect bad on Google. Not that Google is perfect, but I generally think it’s a good policy to not allow market apps to install other apps.
Pardon my ignorance but how do you get the amazon app store? No one is a fan of it’s competition.
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Pardon my ignorance but how do you get the amazon app store? No one is a fan of it’s competition.
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Pardon my ignorance but how do you get the amazon app store? No one is a fan of it’s competition.
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Pardon my ignorance but how do you get the amazon app store? No one is a fan of it’s competition.
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Pardon my ignorance but how do you get the amazon app store? No one is a fan of it’s competition.
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Pardon my ignorance but how do you get the amazon app store? No one is a fan of it’s competition.
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Download the APK from their website:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android/ref=mas_em_dl?dl=1
Download the APK from their website:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android/ref=mas_em_dl?dl=1
Download the APK from their website:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android/ref=mas_em_dl?dl=1
Download the APK from their website:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android/ref=mas_em_dl?dl=1
Download the APK from their website:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android/ref=mas_em_dl?dl=1
Download the APK from their website:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/mas/get-appstore/android/ref=mas_em_dl?dl=1
If they did mind they could very well stop other apps from being able to call for installs or actually not let you side load apps period.
If they did mind they could very well stop other apps from being able to call for installs or actually not let you side load apps period.
Actually Google is in no real position to do that. They make the software so that you can choose to do so if you want. They would have to roll out an update to prevent you from doing so and in doing this they would cause a major backlash.
Actually Google is in no real position to do that. They make the software so that you can choose to do so if you want. They would have to roll out an update to prevent you from doing so and in doing this they would cause a major backlash.
Actually Google is in no real position to do that. They make the software so that you can choose to do so if you want. They would have to roll out an update to prevent you from doing so and in doing this they would cause a major backlash.
Actually Google is in no real position to do that. They make the software so that you can choose to do so if you want. They would have to roll out an update to prevent you from doing so and in doing this they would cause a major backlash.
If they did mind they could very well stop other apps from being able to call for installs or actually not let you side load apps period.
If they did mind they could very well stop other apps from being able to call for installs or actually not let you side load apps period.
However, this does not mean that Google is a fan of it. If Google really didn’t mind then you would see the Amazon Appstore available for download in the Android market.
However, this does not mean that Google is a fan of it. If Google really didn’t mind then you would see the Amazon Appstore available for download in the Android market.
I think this Google/Amazon competition is good. I like both companies and I think they will keep each other innovating. As long as it doesn’t make things too complicated and people are free to choose either or both. That’s my biggest beef with Apple’s ecosystem. Apple won’t let in products that would compete with theirs.
I think this Google/Amazon competition is good. I like both companies and I think they will keep each other innovating. As long as it doesn’t make things too complicated and people are free to choose either or both. That’s my biggest beef with Apple’s ecosystem. Apple won’t let in products that would compete with theirs.
I think this Google/Amazon competition is good. I like both companies and I think they will keep each other innovating. As long as it doesn’t make things too complicated and people are free to choose either or both. That’s my biggest beef with Apple’s ecosystem. Apple won’t let in products that would compete with theirs.
I think this Google/Amazon competition is good. I like both companies and I think they will keep each other innovating. As long as it doesn’t make things too complicated and people are free to choose either or both. That’s my biggest beef with Apple’s ecosystem. Apple won’t let in products that would compete with theirs.
I think this Google/Amazon competition is good. I like both companies and I think they will keep each other innovating. As long as it doesn’t make things too complicated and people are free to choose either or both. That’s my biggest beef with Apple’s ecosystem. Apple won’t let in products that would compete with theirs.
I think this Google/Amazon competition is good. I like both companies and I think they will keep each other innovating. As long as it doesn’t make things too complicated and people are free to choose either or both. That’s my biggest beef with Apple’s ecosystem. Apple won’t let in products that would compete with theirs.
It’s one thing to have an app store that bypasses Market. They aren’t the only app store out there.
but to have NFC means only one thing: Amazon must be planning hardware.
It’s one thing to have an app store that bypasses Market. They aren’t the only app store out there.
but to have NFC means only one thing: Amazon must be planning hardware.
It’s one thing to have an app store that bypasses Market. They aren’t the only app store out there.
but to have NFC means only one thing: Amazon must be planning hardware.
It’s one thing to have an app store that bypasses Market. They aren’t the only app store out there.
but to have NFC means only one thing: Amazon must be planning hardware.
It’s one thing to have an app store that bypasses Market. They aren’t the only app store out there.
but to have NFC means only one thing: Amazon must be planning hardware.
It’s one thing to have an app store that bypasses Market. They aren’t the only app store out there.
but to have NFC means only one thing: Amazon must be planning hardware.
How the hell do you use NFC for online purchase from AMAZON!?
I’m kidding! Thing is, though, I still don’t see NFC taking off anytime soon. Until VISA/MC start using it widely here in the US, most businesses aren’t likely to be upgrading THEIR hardware anytime soon.
How the hell do you use NFC for online purchase from AMAZON!?
I’m kidding! Thing is, though, I still don’t see NFC taking off anytime soon. Until VISA/MC start using it widely here in the US, most businesses aren’t likely to be upgrading THEIR hardware anytime soon.
How the hell do you use NFC for online purchase from AMAZON!?
I’m kidding! Thing is, though, I still don’t see NFC taking off anytime soon. Until VISA/MC start using it widely here in the US, most businesses aren’t likely to be upgrading THEIR hardware anytime soon.
How the hell do you use NFC for online purchase from AMAZON!?
I’m kidding! Thing is, though, I still don’t see NFC taking off anytime soon. Until VISA/MC start using it widely here in the US, most businesses aren’t likely to be upgrading THEIR hardware anytime soon.
How the hell do you use NFC for online purchase from AMAZON!?
I’m kidding! Thing is, though, I still don’t see NFC taking off anytime soon. Until VISA/MC start using it widely here in the US, most businesses aren’t likely to be upgrading THEIR hardware anytime soon.
How the hell do you use NFC for online purchase from AMAZON!?
I’m kidding! Thing is, though, I still don’t see NFC taking off anytime soon. Until VISA/MC start using it widely here in the US, most businesses aren’t likely to be upgrading THEIR hardware anytime soon.
My guess is they’ll announce it and release the app for it before they ever have any agreements in place with payment processors or vendors.
My guess is they’ll announce it and release the app for it before they ever have any agreements in place with payment processors or vendors.
My guess is they’ll announce it and release the app for it before they ever have any agreements in place with payment processors or vendors.
My guess is they’ll announce it and release the app for it before they ever have any agreements in place with payment processors or vendors.
My guess is they’ll announce it and release the app for it before they ever have any agreements in place with payment processors or vendors.
My guess is they’ll announce it and release the app for it before they ever have any agreements in place with payment processors or vendors.
April’s fool, nerds. Read about NFC before you shower us with your opinions.
No, this is actually real news.
Or is it?
No, this is actually real news.
Or is it?
No, this is actually real news.
Or is it?
No, this is actually real news.
Or is it?
April’s fool, nerds. Read about NFC before you shower us with your opinions.
April’s fool, nerds. Read about NFC before you shower us with your opinions.
April’s fool, nerds. Read about NFC before you shower us with your opinions.
Every time I see something about a company pushing NFC on Android or even WP7 for that matter I giggle a little at the iFools swearing Apple is the only company pushing NFC.
Every time I see something about a company pushing NFC on Android or even WP7 for that matter I giggle a little at the iFools swearing Apple is the only company pushing NFC.
Every time I see something about a company pushing NFC on Android or even WP7 for that matter I giggle a little at the iFools swearing Apple is the only company pushing NFC.
Every time I see something about a company pushing NFC on Android or even WP7 for that matter I giggle a little at the iFools swearing Apple is the only company pushing NFC.