Square Device and App Make Mobile Paying Possible
Amelia Roblin — February 4, 2011 — Tech
Many have come to discover that they rarely carry cash, and with the launch of the Square Device and App for public use, paper bills will truly be things of the past.
CEO Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, can be credited with Square Inc. and the evolution of its product. The tiny white swipe device can be plugged into iPhones, iPads and Android devices to receive payments from MasterCard, Visa and even debit cards. The Square Device and App provide a new digital way to give gifts and pay friends back without cash.
CEO Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, can be credited with Square Inc. and the evolution of its product. The tiny white swipe device can be plugged into iPhones, iPads and Android devices to receive payments from MasterCard, Visa and even debit cards. The Square Device and App provide a new digital way to give gifts and pay friends back without cash.
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