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  • Square Replaces Wallet App With Square Order

    Square has pulled Square Wallet from Apple’s App Store and Google Play, reportedly killing the service in favor of a new app called Square Order.

    Square Wallet, which never gained much traction with consumers, is indeed gone from the app markets, but only Apple’s so far has Square Order. It’s description says:

    Square Order is the easiest way to order for pickup from local shops, cafes, and restaurants — available in SF and NYC. Choose items you would like to pick up and they will be ready when you arrive.

    Users can find what they want from a local business, pay and tip from their phone ,and get a notification when the order is ready. Whole Foods is named as a bigger store that’s using it. That’s no surprise given that the companies announced a partnership earlier this year.

    While Order is only available in New York and San Francisco at launch, Square says it will be adding new places every day. Users can suggest local businesses, and Square says it will reach out to get them started.

    The only Square apps currently in Google Play are Square Register and Square Cash.

    Last month, Square launched Square PIckup for Square Market.

    Images via App Store

  • Square Launches A Search Engine For Merchants

    Square announced the launch of the Square Directory, which it is calling “the first web-based search engine that enables customers to discover their favorite places by location or specific items; as well as find loyalty deals and specials.”

    As the company notes, people can also use it to simply find new businesses where they can pay with Square Wallet.

    “Square directory gives people the power to instantly find whatever they are craving, from a BLT to a bicycle,” said Square’s Director of Directory, Ajit Varma. “Everyday the directory grows with diverse businesses and allows them to display item-level information to new customers.”

    Square Directory

    Square is processing over $8 billion in payments a year, and has signed up over 2 million people and businesses. The directory should be quite helpful to consumers if they’re intent on using Square Wallet as a payment option more.

    Earlier this week, the company announced that it acquired design firm 80/20. Last month, Square closed a new round of funding from Citi Ventures, Rizvi Traverse Management, and Starbucks Coffee Company.