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Black Friday shopping and mobile payments

Old question: Paper or plastic? New question: Plastic or silicon? Apple and Google have been proudly touting their Pay apps, which let you tap your phone on a store’s payment reader. Both are a handy way to pay, and both offer more security than a credit card, because no one can skim your phone or see your account info. But payment systems are useful only if they’re widely accepted, so our editors put Apple Pay and Android Pay to the test on several everyday errands. Find out how the apps work and whether you can leave home without plastic yet. And read on for Black Friday shopping strategies and more mobile payment options. Read more »

Julie Wildhaber

Managing Editor

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