19.09.2013 20:05 Uhr, Quelle: Macworld UK

Google Wallet now works with iOS devices

Google Wallet is now available as an app for the first time on iOS 6 and iOS 7 devices.The iOS app is a clear move by Google to grow its mobile wallet ecosystem beyond Android smartphones and tablets.The latest iPhones, which go on sale tomorrow, and other Apple devices don't include NFC technology, which was originally critical to Google Wallet for in-store purchases at an NFC-ready payment terminal.But Google on Tuesday relaxed the requirement for an NFC chip, now on 29 different Android smartphones and tablets, and made it possible to use Google Wallet with all Android phones, versions 2.3 and later. Google also said it will continue to invest in NFC technology.With Tuesday's Android update and the iOS-related announced today, Google has created a new version of Google Wallet to work with barcod

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