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Telecommunications & Media
Apple Pay, Google Wallet adoption leaves compatibility issues
Digital wallets have become a widely accepted payment method over the past decade, with major card issuers largely supporting them. Usage options still depend on the device, with Apple Pay common on Apple devices and Google Wallet on Android, while Samsung Pay has a narrower compatibility range. New functions such as Tmoney transit cards in Apple Wallet and document storage in Google Wallet add convenience, but compatibility limits and unexpected issues remain.
Finance
Google and Meta widen fintech gap by moving early into India and AI
Google and Meta are both expanding their fintech footprint, but Google has made clearer progress. Forbes reported Google has more than 150 million users for Google Pay, mainly in India and the United States. It credited a utility-focused approach integrating Google Wallet across core platforms and NFC-enabled payments. Google also collaborates with banks and supplies AI and cloud financial solutions. Meta’s efforts have faced trust issues, regulatory setbacks and limited WhatsApp Pay uptake in India.
AI & Enterprise
Google announces Universal Commerce Protocol to expand AI agent commerce
Google has announced a new open standard called the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) for AI agent-based commerce, TechCrunch reported. Google unveiled it at a National Retail Federation conference and is working with companies including Shopify, Walmart and Target. UCP is designed to let AI agents operate across shopping, from product search to payment and delivery, and is compatible with other agent protocols. Google plans to enable direct checkout for U.S. retailers via AI Mode Search and the Gemini app.