By Staff reports July 31, 2012 Please click here to sign up for Mobile Commerce Daily Apple bets consumers would rather swipe than tap in mobile paymentsApple has acquired mobile security firm AuthenTec for $355 million, which could be the first step in a mobile payments solution where the final step would have users swiping [...]

By Rimma Kats July 31, 2012 Expedia’s mobile site The travel industry is constantly growing and marketers are increasingly implementing various mediums, including mobile advertising as a way to drive consumer engagement and brand awareness, according to new research by Millennial Media. Millennials July Smart report focuses specifically on the travel industry and how marketers [...]

By Chantal Tode July 31, 2012 High volume of tweets contributes to network problems Mobile users love of tweeting during live events has become a problem for wireless carriers trying to meet network coverage demands as use swells during events such as the Olympic Games. However, the high volume of mobile communications also points to [...]

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By Rimma Kats July 30, 2012 The San Diego Zoo launched its mobile application in December and, to date, it has seen more than 65,000 downloads. The San Diego Zoo partnered with Mobile Roadie on the mobile initiative. Via the app, users can plan their trip, as well as purchase tickets. The San Diego Zoo [...]