PayPal Introduces New Android Mobile App

by Jennifer Johnson — Saturday, August 07, 2010, 12:12 PM EDT

PayPal recently launched a new version of its mobile application for the Android platform. The new PayPal for Android app supports Bump technology, which lets users transfer money from one user to another by simply tapping two phones together. Of course, both phones must have a Bump-enabled PayPal application in order to enable this feature.

Like the PayPal for iPhone application, the Android version has a split the check feature that will help you calculate the cost of a bill and split it with friends. The app also has a scheduling component so you won't forget to pay bills or rent. Two additional features include the ability to withdraw money from your account and request a payment.

Since PayPal with Bump is currently available on the iPhone, friends with different mobile platforms can also settle accounts digitally. The free PayPal 2.0 for Android app is currently available in the Android Market.

Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer grew up around technology. From an early age, she was curious about all things related to computers. As a child, Jennifer remembers spending nights with her dad programming in BASIC and taking apart hard drives to see what was inside. In high school, she wrote her senior term paper on her experiences with building custom computers.

Jennifer graduated from the Jeffrey S. Raikes School of Computer Science and Management at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. After college, she began writing full-time for various PC and technology magazines. Later, she transitioned to the Web. In these roles, Jennifer has covered a variety of topics including laptops, desktops, smartphones, cameras, tablets, and various consumer electronics devices. When she's not playing with or writing about the latest gadget, Jennifer loves to spend time with her family, capture memories with her camera, and scrapbook.

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