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Verizon blocks Google Wallet on Galaxy Nexus [Alrroya.com (United Arab Emirates)](Alrroya.com (United Arab Emirates) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) US wireless service provider Verizon Wireless will not include Google Inc's payments app Google Wallet on its latest smartphone Galaxy Nexus this month, according to a recent report. Galaxy Nexus is a smartphone developed by Google and Samsung Electronics Co based on the internet search giant's Android software. Google Wallet lets people use phones to make payments, redeem digital coupons and earn loyalty points with merchants. The app is key to Google's attempt to tap the local-business advertising market. A Google spokesman said that "Verizon asked us not to include this functionality in the product," without elaborating on the reason behind the Verizon's move. Verizon, the US top carrier, has formed a joint venture with rival AT&T Inc and T-Mobile USA that lets people make payments and redeem offers via their smartphones called Isis and is expected to begin trials next year, the report said. Verizon did not immediately respond to requests for comments from the newspaper. None of the parties were immediately available for comments. (c) 2011 I Media LLC Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |