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er4hn ◴[] No.27671788[source]
As a counterpoint, QR code menus work very well in China. I've been to places where you scan the code to open a menu that lets you place all your orders. You can also pay for your table via per table QR codes.

As a side note, you don't customarily tip in restaurants in China, so a non high-end place with good food will typically have rushed and curt wait staff. Ordering through the phone will give you a better experience!

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whimsicalism ◴[] No.27671847[source]
It would be lovely if we could move closer to the Chinese consumer model re: QR codes in general. Wechat pay/Alipay are incredibly convenient.
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cunthorpe ◴[] No.27672091[source]
Unlocking your phone, opening an app, possibly unlocking that one, tapping to scan, and then accept is NOT more convenient than NFC in your card. Unless your talking about costs.

For private free money transfer, the US and many other places have similar if not better methods.

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barbazoo ◴[] No.27672351[source]
Or NFC in your phone. I can't imagine it being more convenient than that.
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samatman ◴[] No.27672517[source]
NFC on my watch is in fact more convenient than NFC on my phone.

The difference is slight, but real.

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barbazoo ◴[] No.27672687[source]
Is there a good smart watch that's not an iWatch?
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1. jbluepolarbear ◴[] No.27673881[source]
Google dropped the ball on wearable tech. Apples slow but steady increase of features has made it hard for competitors to catch up.