Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is letting travelers access special concession deals and discounts offered from companies such as Starbucks, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and Brookstone within a few yards of their location.

The ongoing mobile turf war between Apple, Google, Microsoft, Nokia and BlackBerry may change completely with the entry of a new player who will redefine the mobile Internet’s most potent use.

‘Tis the season for predictions, so I thought I would share a few thoughts on what to expect with mobile commerce in 2011.

Mobile payments for digital goods is a growing trend, with gaming sites and social networks creating huge demand for user-friendly purchase mechanisms.

Mopay Inc., a provider of mobile payment services, has expanded into the United States, helping North American gaming and social networking providers to open a new revenue channel.

Social networking service Flirtomatic has launched an iPhone application to extend its platform and services – including the selling of virtual goods to consumers and advertising space to brands.

Obopay is launching a new mobile payment service that links a consumer’s credit card to their wireless number, with a target on the gaming social networking market.

Flirtomatic Inc., a social networking site with a presence in Europe and Australia, has partnered with MetroPCS Wireless Inc. to bring the platform to the United States.