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OS Loyalty May Dent Apple’s Benefit From Galaxy Note 7 Woes
October 13, 2016

Samsung’s move to end production of the Galaxy Note 7 OS Loyalty May Dent Apple’s Benefit From Galaxy Note 7 Woes a big phone gap that AllianceBernstein Analyst Toni Sacconaghi expects other handset makers to fill. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Zuckerberg Fights For Free Basics
October 10, 2016

Facebook’s Free Basics app aims to help the poor and those in rural areas access the internet and excludes others. Although it is already live in over 50 countries, its launch caused an outcry in India. Zuckerberg is trying to avoid regulatory limitations in the...

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The Galaxy Note 7 Crisis Part II — Samsung Temporarily Shuts Down Shipments
October 10, 2016

Samsung must surely abandon its Galaxy Note 7 after reports that even the batteries in replacement models are exploding. A Note 7 reportedly caught fire aboard an aircraft, and another replacement device caught fire while in a 13-year-old girl’s hand.

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Western Union Launches Mobile Platform In Canada
October 04, 2016

Western Union, a player in the global payments market, announced on Monday (Oct. 3) the launch of its mobile platform in Canada for domestic and cross-border money transfers, available for iOS and Android. The new app allows users instant, anytime, anywhere access to Western Union’s...

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Facebook Tests Snapchat-Like Messenger Day In Poland
October 03, 2016

Facebook has reportedly launched Messenger Day in Poland, enabling people to share illustrated photos that go away in 24 hours, taking a page from Snapchat. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Hispanics Early Tech Adopters, Study Says
September 27, 2016

It’s not news that the U.S. Hispanic market for technology is a hot one. For years, the demographic has been known to be early adopters of technology, specifically with smartphone ownership and social media connectivity. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Samsung Holds Its Breath As Galaxy Note 7s Come Pouring In
September 23, 2016

After initial pleas to Galaxy Note 7 users to turn in their devices went largely unheard, Samsung announced on Sept. 22 that over half of U.S. faulty devices have been returned. But that still leaves quite a few in the U.S. and 1.5 million Galaxy...

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NCR Launches Business Banking Mobile For Community Banks, Credit Unions
September 23, 2016

NCR announced on Thursday (Sept. 22) it launched a new app dubbed Business Banking Mobile. The app will enable community financial institutions (CFIs) to compete with larger financial institutions by providing their business banking customers with iOS and Android access to this secure and easy-to-use...

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Investment Tracker: Bringing Auto Trading To The Digital Age
September 21, 2016

For car dealers, car auctions are a necessarily evil. To maintain inventory, car dealers must invest time and money traveling to a location where they must battle simultaneous bidding lanes and fellow dealers in an attempt to snag the best autos with nary a glimpse...