• Mobile Commerce Press, Tuesday, January 13, 2015 9:30 AM

The future of mobile payments is still somewhat uncertain, despite the growing popularity of mobile commerce. In 2015, there may be many changes seen in the mobile payments space, especially as new services become available and more people become comfortable with the idea of paying for goods and services from their phones. Security may become a major issue in 2015 as organizations specializing in mobile commerce begin to take steps to ensure that consumer information is safe from exploitation. Much of the conversation regarding mobile payments is likely to revolve around Apple Pay this year. According to a recent report from Forrester Research, the new payment service from Apple is expected to energize the mobile market. The report suggests that Apple Pay will drive the adoption of new wearable devices that have been developed by Apple and help bolster mobile payments overall. The report predicts that mobile payments in the United States will grow to $142 billion by 2019, with new mobile services, like Apple Pay, making it easier for consumers to spend money through their mobile devices.

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