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Wow! Siri To Enable Apple Pay
October 15, 2014

iPhone 6 owners will be able to command Siri to activate Apple Pay.  According to Bank Innovation’s Ian Kar by commanding Siri to open a particular card, Apple’s passbook automatically opened, signaling the that Apple’s digital assistant and payments platforms are tied. Get the Full Story...

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Apple Pay Backer JPMorgan Chase Preparing To Become Its Rival
October 15, 2014

While JPMorgan Chase has been one of Apple Pay’s most vocal visible backers, it has been aggressively working on plans to also become one of Apple Pay’s most visible rivals, as it readies its own mobile payment app for launch. Get the Full Story Complete...

Hailo Gives Up On North America, Pulls Its Taxi App Out
October 15, 2014

In the battle of various mobile payment apps focused on the taxi space, one company tried to reform cabs by focusing on making operations better for cab drivers. That company, UK-based Hailo Network, has now retreated and pulled out of the North American market, citing...

Do People Really Use Apple Passbook?
October 14, 2014

Apple Passbook keeps things like airline boarding passes, movie tickets, and gift cards all in one place, letting the user scan their iPhone or iPod touch to check in for a flight, get into a movie, redeem a coupon and more. Get the Full Story...

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McDonald’s Will Take Apple Pay at the Drive Thru
October 14, 2014

A major concern for consumers when using Apple Pay is potentially handing over their $650+ iPhone to the attendant to complete a transaction. The Apple Pay procedure with McDonald’s eliminates that concern entirely but creates another. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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You Can’t Put A Price On Privacy. But Apple Can: $50 Million Per Violation
October 14, 2014

In the B2B payments world, manufacturers often find themselves having to agree to severe penalties for non-performance such as late deliveries. This can be frustrating if the delays are unavoidable and if those penalties mean the difference between profit and loss. In one extreme case...

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Amex, McDonalds Cut Realtime Rewards Deal
October 14, 2014

The idea of using American Express points to redeem various rewards is hardly new, but in a joint rollout with McDonalds, the idea is to redeem these rewards in realtime. Stressing that “there are no codes and no registration needed,” diners ordering at the counter...

When it Doubt, Blame Apple For Your Economic Trials and Tribulations
October 13, 2014

As it turns out, the Fins are not participating in the world’s love affair with Apple. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

New iPhones Available in 115+ Countries By End of Year
October 13, 2014

According to Apple, the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will become available to more than 115 countries by the end of 2014. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...