Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Leaked Sprint slides reveal Touch Wallet NFC app, Google Wallet eyes the door

[![Sprint slides reveal Touch Wallet NFC app][1] ][2]

[Sprint][3] is reportedly developing its own wallet app to rival that of [Google Wallet][4], slides leaked to _Android Central_ reveal. Entering a four-digit code opens your handset to make payments, while tapping an [NFC reader][5] will let you directly access your credit cards. Loyalty options are also included, with logos for [Starbucks][6], Macy's and [Barnes & Noble][7] amongst others on the slides -- although it's unclear if there's an official partnership or we're looking at placeholder images. Given that Sprint is the only carrier that uses Mountain View's [digital payments system][8], we can't see the move going down well the next time the pair go out for dinner.

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[Leaked Sprint slides reveal Touch Wallet NFC app, Google Wallet eyes the door][2] originally appeared on [Engadget][9] on Tue, 12 Jun 2012 06:30:00 EDT. Please see our [terms for use of feeds][10].

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