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All-in-one Android smartphone mPOS device on its way

Hong Kong-based BBPOS announced it is set to launch its new WisePOS, which features full Android smartphone functionality.

Published

Sept. 1, 2015

Hong Kong-based BBPOS Monday announced it is set to launch its new WisePOS, which the company touts as an all-in-one Android smartphone mPOS device.

This latest generation WisePOS is an all-in-one device, including full Android smartphone functionality, according to a press release. There is no need for installation, and no need for additional plug-in device to conduct mPOS transactions. Multiple connectivity options include WiFi, Bluetooth and GPRS, according to the announcement.

WisePOS’s list of features include:

  • Magstripe, EMV, and contactless acceptance
  • Full Android smartphone functionality
  • 4-inch WVGA display
  • Secure PIN pad
  • Optional barcode scanner
  • SDK for Android development
  • Remote firmware update and encryption key injection

"WisePOS provides mobile merchants and retailers a simpler, more reliable, more secure and optimally versatile mPOS device to accept payments anytime, anywhere," said Ben Lo, co-founder and chief technology officer of BBPOS. "We are thrilled to bring this kind of revolutionary performance to customers, with demand at launch from an incredible roster of merchants who have managed payment acceptance and grown their businesses with help from BBPOS."