Recent figures from the British Retail Consortium highlight the increased use of smartphones as a purchasing platform. Google's research also revealed how mCommerce needs to cater to the needs of consumers. mCommerce expert Dan Wagner outlines how traditional retailers should respond, providing an integrated service which offers both an online and instore shopping experience in order to stay competitive with their online rivals.

The Prime Minister has announced the importance of establishing a definitive technology centre in London. David Cameron emphasised the value in developing a space in which British aspiring tech companies can expand and flourish. This comes at a time in which the nation is looking to emulate the advancements made by the US with its world-renowned ‘Silicon Valley’, in order to compete in the global race for economic power.

Android smartphone users can now make and accept card payments with mPowa on the go, anywhere. Customers with mPowa’s reader may simply go to the Android Google ‘Play Store’ and download the mPowa mobile payment app to their phones.