Moshtix adds Passbook support

Passbook on iOS
Moshtix joins the (small) lineup

Launched as part of iOS 6, Apple's Passbook platform has had a lukewarm response from Australian businesses in its short existence. But today it gets a boost, with ticketing company Moshtix announcing Passbook support.

Moshtix joins Virgin Airlines and Ticketek in offering Passbook as part of their ticketing services, although on the Australian App Store only a single app, ShopperNova, promises Passbook support for iOS 6 users.

Easy access

MoshTix customers need to access their confirmation email from their iPhone 5 or other iOS 6 smartphone in order for the Passbook option to appear. Clicking the link on the device will present the option to save your tickets to Passbook.

Ticketek has offered a similar approach to Passbook tickets, while Virgin Airlines Passbook boarding passes also require access from your iPhone.

When you approach your event, Passbook will send you a notification with your ticket details, to be scanned when you enter the venue.

With Moshtix on board, it's clear that Passbook does have potential to be a mobile ticketing solution, even if it hasn't really taken off as quickly as some pundits expected.

It still has a long way to go before it becomes a mainstream method of ticketing though, especially without the ability to "push" tickets to your device. Perhaps that kind of functionality could be added with NFC compatibility?

Via: Lifehacker

Having spent the past decade editing some of Australia's leading technology publications, Nick's passion for the latest gadgetry is matched only by his love of watching Australia beat England in the rugby.
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