Mobile phones have become our number one ally in many aspects of our lives. Now we can even do all kinds of purchases in a couple of minutes with just download an application. This type of trade through the phones smart is known as mobile commerce or m-commerce and has emerged as a evolution of e-commerce. A clear example is when we buy applications or "apps" for our mobiles.
But m-commerce it does not stop only at intangible products such as mobile applications. Sites like Amazon or e-Bay have their own application that makes it easy to find products and make purchases in just a few steps.
Mobile Commerce Trend
And thanks to the fact that most online stores detect if it is being accessed from a Smartphone, they immediately redirect us to a version of the special page for mobiles that adapts to our phone without even having to download something.
To ensure that purchases are made with total security there are different payment methods that work better when making a purchase via Smartphone.
Most of the time we just need log in to our mobile with the same account that we use to buy on the computer. Also exist prepaid cards that allow us to buy music, applications, movies or hire multimedia services on demand.
Some useful tips when buying via your mobile are:
- If you must download an application make sure it is the official version and not one that tries to impersonate it and can steal your personal data.
- It is very safe and easy to use propagated cards for the purchase of digital files. If you have the opportunity to do so, use them.
- Never use a public internet network to enter your bank details. These can be easily attacked by hackers.
- Take these tips into account when buying with the help of your Smartphone to have the best experience.