Recently Google announced that it is piloting an app called Hands Free which allows its mobile payment (Android Pay) users to pay in stores quickly and completely hands-free, through a voice command. The company stated that with this pilot, it wants to explore what the future of mobile payments could look like. The app is being piloted in the San Francisco area and is being rolled out to a small number of McDonald’s, Papa John’s and local eateries in the area. As Google focuses on launching Android Pay in several countries in 2016, increasing the convenience of mobile payments via Hands Free could give it a competitive edge and increase adoption. Google’s technology can provide enhanced security and convenience for the feature; however, user and retailer adoption is key for its success.

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