iOS 4.2 Golden Master (or iOS 4.2 GM) is in the hands of developers now and should be hitting iTunes for everyone to download within two weeks. This firmware update will be for iPhone, iPads and iPod Touches unifying all devices under one software! This is a major upgrade for the iPad while not so much for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Jailbreakers will want to wait unless they are fine with losing their jailbreak. For the important new features Continue Reading…
Square is a free app that allows a person, business, charity or anyone to accept credit card payments from their iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Once you download the app you sign up for a free card reader that attaches to your iDevice through the headphone jack. You then verify a bank account by confirming two small deposits and you are ready to accept payments. The app will add sales tax and email you a receipt with description and photo of item purchased. A newer version will soon allow additional details of the transaction like name, address and additional item or service sold details. While this might seem strange to many people I see this as the future. It benefits any small business that doesn’t accept credit cards. You don’t have to sign a contract and you don’t have to pay for any machine, setup fee or monthly fee. The only costs is 2.75% of the transaction. Not bad! Ever go somewhere like a restaurant and find out they don’t take credit? Yes, there are lots of small businesses that don’t. First watch how easily this works in the video (please rate & comment) and then for why IMO Square is doomed for failure. Continue Reading…
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