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# Credit Card Phones
The iPhone In2Pay Case Acts as a Visa Card

By Meghan Young | Published 2010-05-19 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-in2pay-case
References: [fastcompany](http://www.fastcompany.com/1649041/iphones-in2pay-case-repeats-the-refrain-use-your-iphone-as-a-credit-card) & [devifi](http://www.devifi.com/index1.html)

Phones are slowly becoming the stuff that myths and legends are made of. One phone in particular (sorry Blackberry users), the iPhone In2Pay case, is just one example of what these devices are capable of. Honestly, it's like magic, what these phones can do. Now they'll be able to pay for our purchases as well.

DeviceFidelity's iPhone In2Pay case and corresponding app essentially acts as a Visa card. Simply swipe it over Visa's PayWave console and voila! You've paid. The iPhone has consolidated the camera, music player and soon the wallet.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.0/10
- Popularity: 52% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Mobile Payment Solutions:** The iPhone In2Pay case demonstrates the potential for phones to act as digital wallets, allowing for convenient and secure mobile payments.
- **Consolidation of Functions:** The iPhone In2Pay case showcases the trend of devices combining multiple functionalities, such as camera, music player, and payment capabilities, for streamlined user experience.
- **NFC Technology Integration:** The iPhone In2Pay case highlights the integration of NFC (Near Field Communication) technology in phones, enabling contactless payment solutions and opening up possibilities for new applications.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Mobile Technology:** The iPhone In2Pay case presents opportunities for mobile companies to develop innovative solutions for secure and convenient mobile payments.
- **Financial Services:** The iPhone In2Pay case signifies potential disruption in the financial services industry, as phones increasingly replace traditional payment methods and reshape the consumer payment experience.
- **Retail and E-commerce:** The iPhone In2Pay case points towards opportunities for retailers and e-commerce businesses to leverage mobile payment solutions to enhance customer convenience and drive sales.

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