External Link: Apple Testing iTunes Pass in Japan

Apple has debuted a new service, called iTunes Pass, in Japan. The service allows Apple Store customers to use Passbook to store and exchange iTunes Store credit. The service is presumably coming to western countries soon, and could be a precursor to Apple's rumored payment system.

 

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