Seattle-based Starbucks Corp. announced plans to expand its mobile payment option for iPhone users to more than 1,000 Target retail locations throughout the United States. »

BBC NewsBT works to restore broadband and phone connectionsBBC News"A number of mobile services are also affected so customers may not be able to make or receive calls on their mobile or may experience an intermittent ...and more » »

The GuardianGoogle, Not Blocked in China, Still Faces RisksPC WorldGoogle said China began partially blocking Google mobile services on Sunday, and local mobile carrier China Unicom has said it does not plan to put Google ...Google says mobile services now partly blocked in ChinaLos Angeles Times (blog)Tech Today: Apple Plans New iPhone, Google's Mobile... »

One of the emerging trends of the Mobile Web is using your phone to interact with the real world. We're not just talking about 'checking in' to locations, either. There's a world of more practical functionality that hasn't yet ramped up in the West - using your phone as a payment device (for example... »

Deccan HeraldPREVIEW-Billion dollar bids seen at India spectrum auctionReuters... starting next week that would pave way for the introduction of high-speed third-generation mobile services in the world's fastest-growing mobile market. ...Say Hello to LTEVoice & Data Onlineall 29 news articles » »

Offerpal Media, a developer of virtual currency payment alternatives, announced it has acquired Tapjoy, creators of the Tapjoy platform for mobile developers and a provider of monetization and distribution services on the iPhone, Android, and other emerging mobile platforms. As part of the agreement, the co-founders of Tapjoy will join Offerpal in leadership positions... »