Mobile Disrupt pt.2
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Panelists argue wearables show promise but fail early: drop-off after six months, poor battery life and weak value propositions. Payment gets traction because Apple Pay on watch bundles payment with an existing phone. Networks brace for a data tsunami as devices stream always-on media, forcing 4G/5G upgrades and new tariffs. A Barcelona startup example uses telco location plus card payments to tailor shop windows for cruise tourists. Privacy and transparent mobile authentication (mobile connect) emerge as immediate practical issues.
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