Shipments of smartphones in China tumbled 20 percent in 2020 as Chinese consumers continued to delay upgrading their phones. 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...
If it feels like the rollout of 5G – or 5th generation – super high-speed wireless service has been in the works forever, you’re probably right, given that it was officially launched in 2019. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
In the humming world of gig apps, three variations dominate. There’s the platform model, where contractors create profiles and upload portfolios; we’ve got the on-demand type (think restaurant mobile order-ahead and day labor apps); and freelancer apps that may allow gig workers to classify themselves...
When applying for a personal loan, we like the process to be brief, efficient, no suspense. 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...
Digital banking took off this year as pandemic lockdowns and disrupted routines led people to seek better, faster, more personalized forms of banking. It was in the palm of their hand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
After raising $2.4 million in funding, FinTech startup EarlyBird has released a mobile app that will make it possible for parents and others to both donate toward a child’s future and deliver a personal message. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...
People worldwide have spent over $100 billion this year on mobile apps and games, hitting a new all-time high. 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...
iPhones dominated the Christmas Day market for new phone activations, according to a report from Cult of Mac. 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...
Wondering how alternative credit — aka buy now, pay later (BNPL) — did over the holidays? Complete tallies aren’t in yet, but here’s a taste: BNPL brand Afterpay topped $2.1 billion in sales in November (thanks to Black Friday), more than doubling last year’s November...
