Not only is Google going around buying people stuff to get them comfortable with Google Wallet, the company is beefing up its mobile payment platform with special offers and loyalty programs from retailers such as American Eagle Outfitters, The Container Store, Foot Locker, Guess, Jamba Juice, Macy’s, OfficeMax and Toys“R”Us. READ MORE
Google Wallet launched yesterday but with only the Nexus S 4G handset supported so far and no mention of the NFC sticker system revealed last May, reports SlashGear. The stickers were originally intended as a workaround for those without the WiMAX Android phone but now Google’s Wallet site and the official launch announcement are conspicuously vague on the stickers. READ MORE
