The biometric smart cards market is beginning to emerge in a big way. Yesterday, one of the biggest players in the mobile biometrics market, Precise Biometrics, issued a Q1 update in which it revealed that its algorithm software has been integrated into payment cards to be used by a South Korean bank, and that it's working with clients on other biometric card projects … [Read more...] about Major Names Placing Bets on Biometric Payment Cards

Facial recognition may be coming to Android Pay, though with limited applications, according to a new report from 9to5Google. The speculation is based on a breakdown of the line-by-line code underlying a new software update for Android Pay. Some of the code appears to pertain to future functionality of the app under the umbrella of what's called "Visual ID". The system … [Read more...] about Android Pay Update Code Hints at Facial Recognition Capability

It appears that Samsung Pay will launch in the UK on May 16th, according to new reports. The news has not officially been confirmed by Samsung, but comes by way of an anonymous tipster who has revealed screenshots in which Samsung representatives confirmed the release date. If and when it does arrive, Samsung Pay will be a latecomer to the UK market. Apple Pay launched in … [Read more...] about Maybe May for Samsung Pay in the UK

"In the PC market to which FPC is a new competitor, it expects 'to exceed the addressable market of slightly more than 200 million PCs by 2020.'" Fingerprint Cards is looking at the big picture in a recently published Annual Report on 2016. Calling it the company's best year to date, FPC notes that revenues increased 129 percent while operating margin reached 39 percent. … [Read more...] about FPC’s Annual Report on 2016 Looks At The Big Picture

Etsy has enabled in-app payments via Android Pay. The support means that users of the vintage goods and crafts-focused marketplace are now able to place orders using Google's digital payment platform. The simplicity of that – Android Pay users can authorize transactions using a PIN or fingerprint, rather than filling out all their payment details – could in turn be good for … [Read more...] about Android Pay Gets In-App Support on Etsy

Last week Mobile ID World was in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress 2017, reporting on digital identity and biometrics form the ground floor of the year’s biggest mobility industry conference and exhibition. Major 5G, IoT, and  fingerprint biometrics news came out of MWC along with ID-ready mobile devices, as we brought you our usual brand of industry news coverage from around … [Read more...] about News roundup: Biometrics and Connectivity at MWC

"...this kind of thing will require new security mechanisms to ensure that smart city data and infrastructure aren't susceptible to hack attacks and other such threats." Mobile World Congress covered a wide range of technologies and industries, but a few trends tend to stand out. For its part, Gemalto is observing the rise of the smart city in a new post-MWC blog … [Read more...] about Post-MWC, Gemalto Highlights Rise of Smart City Tech

Mobile World Congress 2017 is officially over and the GSMA is celebrating record-breaking attendance numbers. MWC 2017 boasted 108,000 visitors this week in Barcelona, up 7 percent from 2016. The conference served up 11 keynote sessions over its four days, playing host to over 2,300 exhibitors, and Mobile ID World was there in-person, covering the identity and authentication … [Read more...] about GALLERY – Mobile ID World at MWC 2017: Identity is Integral to Connectivity

This year's Mobile World Congress is coming to a close today, and the GSMA is sending its congratulations to the various winners of the 2017 Glomo Awards, which were presented throughout the four-day event. The range of award-winning mobile products and services highlighted the variety seen in MWC itself. The growing importance of digital security was reflected in … [Read more...] about Glomo Awards Reflect Importance of Mobile Tech Across Range of Sectors

"With the support of the Tanzanian government and other MNOs, the organizations are working to bring 3G connectivity as many as 13 million underserved people..." Ericsson has launched new connectivity projects with Singaporean telecom Singtel and Tanzanian MNO Tigo. With the former, Ericsson developed Assured+, an IoT connectivity platform designed to offer open … [Read more...] about Ericsson Launches New Singaporean and Tanzanian Connectivity Projects

The European Automotive Telecom Alliance, a cross-sector consortium concerned with the development of vehicular IT in the continent, is gearing up for the emergence of the smart car in Europe. At a recent discussion involving European Commission officials, the organization laid out its roadmap to get the relevant technologies on track. Starting this year, the EATA will test … [Read more...] about European Automotive Telecom Alliance Lays Out Smart Car Roadmap

Mobile ID World is in Barcelona this week for Mobile World Congress 2017. Tuesday morning at the conference's Innovation City exhibit, Mobile ID World and FindBiometrics president Peter O'Neill caught up with David Pollington, the GSMA's head of Applications & Services. The conversation starts on the topic of how authentication technology fits into the 5G future outlined in … [Read more...] about MWC 2017 Audio Interview: David Pollington, Head of Applications & Services, GSMA