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Square Cash tipped to make splitting the check email-simple

, May 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

Mobile payments provider Square has launched an PayPal rival, Square Cash, offering a straightforward way for individuals to exchange small sums direct to each others' debit cards. The invite-only beta, which Square has confirmed is rolling out gradually, attempts to make sending a payment as straightforward as filling in recipient details, an amount, and a message. Read The Full Story

Square CEO questions value of Google Glass

, Apr 30th 2013 Discuss [0]

Square's Jack Dorsey is keen on wearables but cautious on Glass, arguing smart glasses aren't likely to offer legitimate value to wearers for another decade or so. "Glasses are very compelling and I think it's an amazing technology" Dorsey told the NYTimes, "but I just can't imagine my mom wearing them right now. What is the value of Glass?" Read The Full Story

Square “Business in a Box” ousts old payment providers with $299 bundle

, Feb 20th 2013 Discuss [0]

Square has launched Business in a Box, a hardware bundle targeting small businesses looking to ditch their existing payments provider, and instead take up with the Square Register in a simple to deploy package. The $299 bundle includes a pair of Square Readers and a secure iPad stand to turn the tablet into a point-of-sale machine, as well as an iPad controlled cash drawer for those customers who refuse to swipe like Square wishes they would. Read The Full Story

Square Mobile Payments hit Verizon: iOS and Android card readers ahoy

, Jan 31st 2013 Discuss [0]

This week the folks at Verizon have revealed their new collaborative efforts with Square and the Square Card Reader - mobile payments made utterly easy! This little device plugs in to the headphone jack on your iOS or Android device and allows you to take payments via credit card or Square Gift Card - easy as pie. The actual device costs less than the credit you get on your Square account (good as cash, essentially) at $9.97 (with $10 Square credit on your account when you start it up) - sound alright to you? Read The Full Story

Starbucks now accepting Square Wallet mobile payments

, Nov 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

Back in October, we reported that Starbucks would begin accepting payments via Square Wallet in early November. That time has finally come, with Starbucks announcing that as of today, approximately 7,000 stores accept payment via the mobile service. This comes after the initial deal with Starbucks and Square that took place back in August. Read The Full Story

Square mobile commerce device launched in Canada

, Oct 25th 2012 Discuss [0]

Square, maker of the nifty little commerce gadgets that plug into a mobile device's headphone port, has announced the availability of its Mobile Card Reader in Canada. The Mobile Card Reader allows businesses and individuals to accept credit card payments directly from their iOS or Android smartphone or tablet. The device is free. Read The Full Story

Square ends New York taxi iPad pilot program

, Oct 16th 2012 Discuss [0]

Back in March of this year, Square kicked off a pilot program for mobile payments inside taxis in New York City. The trial program used custom-fitted iPads that were placed in the back of taxis inNew York City. The iPads were equipped with software to show the current location of the taxi and fare cost. The iPad had a credit card scanner that allowed users to pay for the ride right on the iPad. Read The Full Story

Square hits Starbucks in early-November; Save your tips until Summer 2013

, Oct 5th 2012 Discuss [0]

Starbucks will kick off its Square payments system in early November, with the system expanding to support digital tipping for your favorite barista in summer 2013. The news follows the addition of Starbucks loyalty card to Apple's Passbook in iOS 6, and will see around 7,000 US locations taking the Square Wallet payments from next month. Read The Full Story

Square international roll out in 2012 as $200m funding round closes

, Sep 17th 2012 Discuss [0]

Mobile payments provider Square will roll out international service by the end of 2012, with the company confirming the roadmap while also announcing a new round of funding. The Series S funding - of which Starbucks is an investor, as previously announced - sees Citi Ventures and Rizvi Traverse Management inject cash into square, which uses simple credit card scanners that plug into the headphone jack of iOS and Android devices. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: August 8, 2012

, Aug 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

We've officially reached the middle of the week, folks - only two more days to go and then the weekend is here once again. Today we didn't have too many stories about the ongoing trial between Apple and Samsung, but what we did get was huge. A rather damning 132-page report surfaced in court today, which shows Samsung attempting to differentiate the original Galaxy S from the iPhone specifically, and we looked at the difference between competitive analysis and flat out copying as a result of the report. On the lighter side of things, Conan O' Brien had a bit of fun with the trial on last night's show, so be sure to give that a look. Read The Full Story

SlashGear 101: How will I pay for Starbucks with my iPhone in the near future?

, Aug 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

This week eBay board member and CEO of Starbucks Howard Schultz spearheaded an investment by the coffee giant in the mobile payment company Square. This is not the same acquisition-type situation that occurred back in 2002 when eBay picked up PayPal, but it could end up having many of the same giant results as that deal did. Speaking with Wired on the subject of this business tie, Schultz noted that after seeing a presentation about Square earlier this year, “it was very obvious to me that this was a game-changer.”

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Starbucks gets a shot of Square for in-store payments; Invests $25m

, Aug 8th 2012 Discuss [0]

Starbucks has inked a deal to use the Square payments system in its 7,000 US stores, as well as splashing out $25m of investment into the Square company itself. The deal, which will see credit and debit card transactions made using Square's Pay with Square app for iOS and Android as of this fall, is expected to increase the number of times card payments are made for smaller transactions that might traditionally have demanded cash or not met a minimum payment threshold for the retailer. Read The Full Story
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