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Apple Patent Shows Ordering, Paying by iPhone (And Queue Skipping)

Nothing except a 2nd-gen iPhone with GPS and 3G would make us happier than if Steve pulled out this invention at MacWorld 2008 next month. This patent, which details a cashless payment system via the iPhone, will allow people to order stuff on their phones via Wi-Fi, pay for it, and skip everyone in line that doesn't have an iPhone. It's like calling ahead to place an order, except you have to wait at the store and you don't have to talk to anybody. Great for the type of person who enjoys being in the company of other people but not communicating with them in any way. [Forbes - Thanks for the image, Zatz!]

12:11 PM on Fri Dec 28 2007
By Jason Chen
6,669 views, 16 comments

Latest by Vagabum: I have read that consumers in Scandinavia have been purchasing various items and services on cell phones for 8 or 10 years now, for things from parking meter time to a can of Coke. I'm not sure why Apple needs more »

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Microsoft Was/Still Planning On Rewarding Zune Sharing?

Remember the rumor that the Zune will pay you for sharing a song that someone ends up buying? Well, that rumor was squashed by Cesar, the pants wearing blogger last week. Not so fast, says a reader who uncovered a whitepaper from Microsoft detailing their possible foray into "off-line economies for digital media." More »

7:00 PM on Mon Oct 30 2006
By Jason Chen
199 views, 14 comments