IPod touch to help merchants with retail sales

Some time ago Apple began to talk about what is planned to create special terminal for retail traders based on iPod touch using the appropriate programs and housing, which are integrated barcode readers and magnetic band. When the device is ready, many sellers wanted to buy it in order to ease the sales process and charging buyers. However, until recently, Apple representatives said that this product is patented, and it was created not for sale.

But, apparently, from the management concept of a few changedAnd now Apple is ready to sell their terminals to merchants based on iPod touch. Employees involved in sales to Apple, given the task to collect all the contacts who want to buy the right to use the technology.

But Apple would not be late with its step towards potential customers. After all this technology and is preparing to release the founder of Twitter, Jack Dorsey (Jack Dorsey). December 1, he announced the launch of a startup SquareWhich will also work with the payments. Due Square technology to any device with an audio input jack can be attached magnetic stripe reader. On the device is installed the appropriate program and the merchant is able to charge customers.