The Apple Store becomes the second online store, behind Amazon and surpassing Staples

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The data could not be better for Apple Store and online sales during the last year have learned that they have increased 24 percent. This increase has led him to second in sales volume, behind Amazon. Apple has overtaken Staples an online store that sells office supplies. 

According to a Wall Street Journal, Apple has got this second place this past year, but not because there has been an increase in sales, but because now in the annual report have been taken into account sales of iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac and Apple TV. Until now, only took into account the sales of peripherals and we all know this is not the forte of Apple. 

Amazon is still far, last year worth over $ 67 billion and it bases its entire selling through Internet. But this year, with the additions of Angela Ahrendts and Bob Kupbens seems that Apple wants to give a "push" to its physical and electronic sales.

The App Store launched a new section to highlight the best of each month

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Apple yesterday launched a new section on the App Store, which highlights the best of the month in apps and games in several categories. It is unclear whether this will become a habit each month. 

Among the prominent applications of this month, for example, are the original Leo's Fortune and the already popular Hearthstone. This can also be a good way to go looking for alternatives to highlight applications beyond the classical section highlights where we have seen many applications use unethical methods to get a square ways.

EasyPay, the concept of mobile payments with Touch ID we want to see in iOS 8

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Although it has already begun to explore the world of payments iPhone still has much to evolve. However, due to their expectation, there are many who are beginning to play with the idea that we know.

Now we have spoken several times of Touch ID, security and long-term intention of Apple to turn this feature on a standard payment method in the iPhone. The fact is that while we waiting time, still do not know how it would be, although some authors have decided to step forward with their own concepts.

EasyPay, a very interesting concept

We already know that Apple is working on a method of payment with iPhone. This was the conclusion from the Wall Street Journal and so many have come confirming rumors. In particular, although there are several examples of this, EasyPay define very well what could be the natural way of payment with iPhone, at least in terms of design. Ricardo del Toro, the author, has provisions Dribble a series of sample images of great quality and very well pointing to the conceptualization of the model.

We already know that Apple is working on a method of payment with iPhone. This was the conclusion from the Wall Street Journal and so many have come confirming rumors. In particular, although there are several examples of this, EasyPay define very well what could be the natural way of payment with iPhone, at least in terms of design. Ricardo del Toro, the author, has provisions in Dribble a series of sample images of great quality and very well pointing to the conceptualization of the model.

Del Toro's work, both in its design and its staging could well be a great example of the future of payment with iPhone and not surprise us to find authentic and great similarities in the actual function. The concept of del Toro, some partners would be the first to take advantage of this feature, which also have been chosen quite rightly seen as they could directly benefit from a payment system with iPhone.

The reality of payment with iPhone

The truth is that with the possible similarities are actually quite striking. For example, both the design of the application itself as the minimalist, general are very significant, not only for aesthetics, but for functionality. The iPhone payment service should offer a digital account, as shown in the concept, which could not pay in cash. Simply connect and settle and we would have completed the transaction in such small things like coffee.

The idea behind the iPhone payment using Touch ID is quicker and easier everyday payments, creating a new standard in both everyday issues such as shopping features. This has been shown on several occasions since Cupertino, including some Tim Cook's statements. Implementing iBeacons in stores are promoting the increasingly rapid adaptation of these systems via mobile payments. Although the extension is still low, the iPhone is a payment system that promises much, considering the care we left closed ecosystem. So do not be surprised if we see an announcement about it in the months that lie ahead, and if finally we saw a pay official iPhone, not surprise us that looked like the concept of showing EasyPay del Toro.

Tim Cook speaks at the Wall Street Journal

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After confirming a better financial results than expected last night, Tim Cook has devoted a few minutes to Wall Street Journal to talk about the present and the future of Apple. From the U.S. media have focused on this new product category that Tim promised for sometime this year. This is what I replied:

"You need time to do it right. Our goal has never been to be first. [...] In the market you can see a lot of products that have not been well thought out and consequently do not meet well with their duties. We do not focus on many products to spend much time in each of its details, and this facet of Apple will not change. It is the way in which we have operated for years and will continue so. I have a good feeling about what we're going to launch, and is closer than ever" (Tim Cook)

Apple CEO has released a laugh when from Wall Street Journal have asked the exact date of the launch: all know how jealous the Cupertino company with its calendar. But Cook has taken to defend the current product line, which has allowed Apple to grow 15% annually in profits.

And what about all those iTunes accounts? Tim Cook has spoken of them: 

"I think it's an interesting area. We have nearly 800 million iTunes accounts and most of them have credit cards linked. We already have people using TouchID to buy items in our stores, so it's an area of ​​interest to us. And it's an area where no one has found the key yet. I know there are some companies competing in this market, but people still have a wallet in your pocket. And me too, so this probably means that no one has found the key yet" (Tim Cook)

Will Apple found that form of payment that we will begin to look at our wallets and purses as antiquated? When in Cupertino are sure to have something that works. 

Square denies that it is negotiating its sale to Google, Apple or PayPal

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Rumors about a possible purchase of the mobile service company charges Square by companies like Apple, Google or PayPal has intensified in recent weeks. In fact, according to The Wall Street Journal, Google Square is negotiating with a potential sale but the communications director of the company, Aaron Zamost, has denied this information through Twitter.

According to the sources consulted by the WSJ, Square has lost $ 100 million in the past year and the past three have spent half the $ 340 million earned to date. The paper also refers to a bank loan of 100 million dollars order a few weeks ago, while in 2013 a gross turnover of $ 550 million.

Square, valued at more than 5,200 million, currently only operates in the USA, Canada and Japan and its economic problems and expansion is one of the main problems has qye company.

Users see a Square, SumUp, PayPal or iZettle a novel and easy time to pay any alternative product. They just need a card reader credit and debit. According to rumors, the mobile sector is being targeted collection of looks from big companies like Apple, that no payment system outside their shops, although rumors point to a breakthrough.

Square charges a fee of 2.75% per transaction, but 80% of the money is just going to believe that companies like Visa or Mastercard. 


In 2015 Square will have to adapt to new changes, because it will thereafter when USA is no longer possible to simply swipe a card through a reader and pay. We will have to use a PIN code.

Apple could be develop a new mobile payment based in Touch ID

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According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple would develop a new mobile payment service through the iTunes Store. Allowing consumers to use their iPhones to buy physical goods and services, rather than just applications, songs and other digital content.

This system would be tied to the fingerprint scanner ID Touch Apple introduced the iPhone 5S presentation. Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, confirmed that it was designed with mobile payments, an opportunity that Apple wants to take. It is planned to carry out.

Entirely clear, that if true, the mobile payment system would be ready for the launch of iOS 8. Major new features usually come along with significant updates to the operating system and versions of hardware, such as FaceTime with iOS 4, Siri iOS 5, Maps iOS 6, Touch ID iOS 7.

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