2014-04-14

Windows Phone 8.1 update lets users add Passbook cards to Microsoft Wallet | 9to5Mac

Windows Phone 8.1 update lets users add Passbook cards to Microsoft Wallet | 9to5Mac
While the Microsoft Wallet app will be able to load the various coupons and loyalty cards usually reserved for Passbook, it’s still a little unclear exactly what’s going on behind the scenes. Microsoft appears to be allowing users to download the Passbook files and rendering its own card for Microsoft Wallet, but the report speculates Windows Phone won’t be able to tap into the push notifications Apple’s uses to update cards like on iOS."


I suppose one way of looking at this is that the only annoying feature of Passbook is the notifications. I especially dislike the Starbucks geofence but that might be a feature of the Starbucks app as opposed to Passbook.

Can't wait to try my Nokia 925 which arrives any day now.