A new original video series from eBay will appear in the eBay Motors application as well as on the brand’s Web site to drive engagement and sales.

While PayPal provided some more color around its push into mobile payments last week, a lot of details are still missing, such as how it will enable in-store payments.

EBay has rolled out a “When it’s on your mind, it’s on eBay” advertising campaign that targets on-demand consumers who prefer to shop anywhere and anytime via their mobile device.

M-Qube is suing Zong for patent infringement in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California over a mobile trigger messaging system.

EBay said mobile is accelerating thanks in part to PayPal’s growth, with the division posting its first billion-dollar revenue quarter.

PayPal’s introduction of a peer-to-peer near field communication solution for Android reflects the company’s commitment to mobile, as well as its ambitions to own a piece of in-store transactions.

EBay’s acquisition of mobile payments provider Zong brings complementary technology that will broaden PayPal’s reach and enable in-store transactions.

NEW YORK – An eBay executive speaking at the 2011 Mobile Marketing Forum said mobile is a jumping-off point for the brand.

Designer Derek Lam is letting fashion-savvy consumers shop his exclusive collection via eBay’s Fashion iPhone application.

SAN FRANCISCO – A Petco executive at the Mobile Shopping Summit offered best practice regarding what companies should do in the mobile space once their mobile site and apps are up and running.