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Global Smartphone Shipments Jump 27 Percent, Canalys Says
April 29, 2021

Worldwide shipments of smartphones hit 347 million in the first quarter of 2021, a 27 percent increase year over year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Google Pay Adds Grocery Deals
April 29, 2021

Google has made its super app, Google Pay, even more super. The company announced Thursday (April 29) that it is building in even more functionality into the digital wallet app. These include the ability to find deals on groceries at both Safeway and Target markets and an...

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Fitness Apps In A Furious Foot Race Per Latest Provider Ranking
April 28, 2021

Fact: the very first sit-up is the hardest. After that they practically do themselves. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS...

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MTN, Vodafone Chase Untapped Ethiopian Telecom Market
April 26, 2021

Two wireless service providers are seeking telecom licenses in Ethiopia, which is the fastest-growing economy in Africa and a place with a largely untapped telecommunications market. That’s according to Bloomberg News, which reported on Monday (April 26) that MTN Group Ltd. and a consortium headed...

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Insurance Apps And Actuarial Musings On Display In New PYMNTS Provider Ranking
April 26, 2021

Are you adequately covered? Insurance-wise, that is? Can’t be too careful, with pandemics, happenstance and driverless vehicles to protect oneself from, financially at least. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Digital Banking Apps All Tied Up In New Provider Ranking
April 23, 2021

If you recall the previous Provider Ranking of Digital Banking Apps, put it out of your mind. 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...

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New Alt-Credit App Provider Ranking Finds BNPL Brands Neck-And-Neck
April 22, 2021

We understand that PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Alternative Credit Apps is a closely-watched gauge of the sector, and we take it awfully seriously. Perhaps too seriously. It creates … issues. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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The Role Of Super Apps In Providing Financial Resilience, Protection And Peace Of Mind To...
April 21, 2021

In The Connected Economy’s Power Source – CEO Edition, Angus McDonald, co-founder and CEO of Cover Genius, explores how “super apps” could be key to protecting consumers in the new, digital-first economy. “Consumers’ desire for point-of-sale protection will be at an all-time high in a...

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New Streaming App Provider Ranking Rankles Some, Rewards Others
April 20, 2021

Sometimes we’re amazed at the streaming apps that don’t make it into the top 10. Have a look at the full field of contenders to get an idea of what tip-top streaming apps are up against. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...