Google Wallet has been launched in the United States, signalling the beginning of the end of the traditional wallet.

And it is all possible due to Google's clever use of Near Field Communication (NFC) in its Nexus S phones and key partnerships with finance, retail and hardware companies.

Techcrunch has conducted a thorough review of Google Wallet version 1, and it looks very impressive in action.

This first video shows Techcrunch writer Greg Kumparak displaying the 'Wallet' application interface.


This second video is Kumparak paying for a food order with Google Wallet.


To see his full review, click here.