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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL)
Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services.
Analyst: US-China Trade Resolution Could Boost Apple Value To $1T
June 14, 2019
Wedbush Securities analyst Daniel Ives said a deal to end the trade war between the United States and China could bolster Apple stock and bring it back to the $1 ... Read morePresident Trump Reveals Apple CEO Was At White House
June 13, 2019
President Donald Trump told reporters that Apple CEO Tim Cook was at the White House on Thursday (June 13), according to a report by Bloomberg.
The president didn’t give the ... Read moreDual-Agency Big Tech Antitrust Investigations Questioned
June 13, 2019
A Republican senator isn’t happy with plans by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to divide a potential investigation into the biggest U.S. tech firms.
Earlier ... Read moreNFC Slated For Major Upgrade With iOS 13 Release
June 13, 2019
Near-field communication (NFC) will receive a major upgrade when Apple releases iOS 13 this fall. While only iPhone apps were previously able to read NFC tags, the upgrade will allow ... Read moreBird Announces Acquisition Of Scoot
June 13, 2019
Bird has announced its acquisition of electric vehicle company Scoot. Together, the companies will offer riders more vehicles equipped with the latest technology advancements for the sharing market, and provide ... Read moreGoldman Employees Like Apple Card
June 12, 2019
The Apple Card is being tested with Goldman Sachs ahead of the launch this summer and is receiving positive feedback.
CNBC, citing comments Goldman Sachs Chief Executive David Solomon made at ... Read moreFoxconn Ready To Move Apple Production Out Of China
June 12, 2019
Foxconn Technology is prepared to move production for Apple out of China if the country’s trade war with the U.S. escalates. In the company’s first investor meeting and conference call ... Read moreAmazon Surpasses Google, Apple As Most Valuable Brand
June 11, 2019
Amazon is officially the world’s most valuable brand, valued at $315.5 billion, according to a newly-released global ranking.
Apple comes in second at $309.5 billion, and Google comes in third at ... Read moreApple Reups Google Search Deal After Months Of Negotiations
June 10, 2019
Apple’s former general counsel Bruce Sewell recently said the deal to make Google the default search engine for Safari on iPhones and Macs is worth billions and took about four ... Read moreCorporate Cash Holdings Declined In 2018
June 10, 2019
U.S. corporate balance sheets have declined since the 2017 tax overhaul signed into law by President Donald Trump, as companies allocated more money to share buybacks, dividend hikes, acquisitions and ... Read more
Dual-Agency Big Tech Antitrust Investigations Questioned
June 13, 2019A Republican senator isn’t happy with plans by the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to divide a potential investigation into the biggest U.S. tech firms.
Earlier ... Read moreData Dive, Farewells Edition: Apple, Chase, SoFi, Uber
June 10, 2019
There were plenty of introductions last week. Stripe rolled out chargeback protection, Apple rolled out its take on sign-in authentication, Mastercard launched an open banking platform and Visa and Western Union paired on a global push ... Read moreThe Only Thing Missing From The Big Tech Breakup Debate: A Debate
June 10, 2019
Bashing Big Tech has become something of a sport.
Regulators are circling the wagons. Policymakers are preparing to haul Big Tech execs to Capitol Hill for one big, public airing of ... Read moreiPhone Scam Reveals How Digital Criminals Find Vulnerabilities
June 5, 2019
Think of the Apple iPhone, and thoughts are likely to turn to matters involving social media, selfies, family photos, mobile commerce and even payments. But news this week from the ... Read morePride Vendors Look To Triple Sales With mPOS
June 5, 2019
While some markets may be seeing relatively slower adoption of mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) than others, there’s no denying that the overall popularity of mobile and contactless payments are growing fast ... Read moreAmazon Pay Bullish On Voice Payments Future
June 4, 2019
Patrick Gauthier, vice president of Amazon Pay, said voice payment through digital assistants will transform the payments industry in the same way mobile phones did, according to a report by ... Read moreCiti Said ‘Thanks, But No Thanks’ To The Apple Card
May 28, 2019
Citigroup was reportedly in advanced talks with Apple to partner on its new credit card but decided not to move forward, according to CNBC.
Citing people with knowledge of the talks, CNBC reported ... Read moreComcast Follows Amazon, Apple Into Healthcare
May 22, 2019
Comcast reportedly is getting into healthcare — the latest example of how technology is proving entry for a variety of tech and communication-focused firms into one of the largest industries ... Read moreMastercard Enables Contactless Payments At TriMet
May 21, 2019
Commuters in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington can now add a digital Hop Fastpass card to their iPhone or Apple Watch, thanks to an alliance between Mastercard and Apple.
Mastercard announced ... Read moreApple Teams With Bird Scooters, Bonobos
May 14, 2019
To reduce friction for mobile payments for purchases such as scooter rides and clothing, Apple is teaming up with partners such as Bird scooters and the Bonobos clothing store. With ... Read more
Apple Pay Coming To NY Subways, Buses
May 29, 2019
Apple Pay is coming to New York City thanks to a partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority or MTA.
The Verge, citing Apple Pay, reported that on May 31st, people can ... Read moreUK Gov’t Now Accepts Apple Pay For Some Services
May 6, 2019
The U.K. government has now started accepting Apple Pay for certain online payment services.
9to5Mac reported that the government’s website is now accepting Apple Pay for four of its online services, ... Read moreApple No Longer Supports P2P Using Credit Cards
March 26, 2019
Apple is reportedly ending its person-to-person payments made using credit cards.
As of Tuesday (March 25), you can no longer send a payment to another person using your credit card (including the ... Read moreEU Reg Could Probe Apple Pay For Market Dominance
December 10, 2018
Regulators in the European Union looked at Apple Pay, the company’s mobile payment system, and came to a conclusion about its market dominance, according to a report by Reuters.
European Commissioner ... Read moreApple Pay Appears To Be Coming Soon To Germany
November 5, 2018
Apple Pay is set to launch soon in Germany.
According to 9to5Mac, the Apple Pay page on Apple’s German website has a “Kommt bald” (“Coming soon”) badge, while the website for ... Read moreApple Pay Offers Promotion On Adidas
June 22, 2018
Apple is giving customers 15 percent off purchases made in the Adidas iOS app when users buy the merchandise with Apple Pay.
According to news from Cult of Mac, the promotion runs ... Read moreApple Pay Set To Launch In Poland
June 19, 2018Reports have surfaced that Apple Pay is getting set to launch in Poland this week —possible as early as today (June 19).
According to 9to5Mac, a Polish blog wrote that the service ... Read moreApple Pay Tests Order Ahead At A Music Festival
June 4, 2018Apple Pay is looking to add another service to its mobile payments system, testing out an “Order Ahead” feature at a recent music festival.
According to TechCrunch, the feature was tested ... Read moreApple Pay Coming Soon To Poland, Norway, Ukraine
May 2, 2018
Apple is in expansion mode when it comes to Apple Pay, with the digital payment service arriving in three new countries.
According to news from 9to5Mac, during a conference call to discuss fiscal ... Read moreApple Pay Now Available In Brazil Via Itaú Unibanco
April 5, 2018
Apple’s Apple Pay digital payment service is now available in Brazil thanks to a partnership with Itaú Unibanco Holding SA, Brazil’s largest private lender.
According to news from Reuters, Itaú Unibanco ... Read more
Walmart Overhauls Jet.com, President Out In August
June 13, 2019
As Walmart works to integrate Jet.com into its business, the retailer is eliminating Simon Belsham’s role as Jet president. As a result, Jet team leaders will now report to Kieran ... Read moreHow Streaming Subscriptions Innovate With Payments And Content
June 12, 2019
In the era of streaming entertainment and online news, the number of companies providing digital platforms for content is on the rise. And consumers now have a plethora of choices ... Read moreIs The US On The Verge Of A Contactless Surge?
June 6, 2019
Near-field communication (NFC) technology isn’t exactly new. For some time now, retailers have been using it and radio frequency identification (RIFD) behind the scenes for stock and quality control, as ... Read moreRetailers Make Bigger Moves Into Experiential Digital Advertising
June 5, 2019
It’s not enough to just be a retailer these days, it seems. Digital ads are also part of the process — at least that’s the story coming from recent developments ... Read moreReimagining Household Cleaners With Refill Plans (And Reusable Bottles)
June 4, 2019
To change the way consumers buy home cleaning products, eCommerce companies are allowing consumers to purchase eco-friendly concentrates through the refill business model. Truman’s Co-Founder Alex Reed told PYMNTS in an ... Read moreAre Flying Cars The Future Of Ridesharing?
May 31, 2019
When most people talk about the high-tech future of ridesharing, they are generally talking about self-driving vehicles as the next logical great leap forward.
Most people, but not quite everyone. For ... Read moreLegal Cannabis Retail Gets Big, Feminine And Luxurious
May 29, 2019
It’s not often that one gets to see a new form of retail emerge, but that’s what’s happening with, of all things, legal recreational cannabis. So far, this retail is ... Read moreTapping Into Unattended Retail For Healthy, On-The-Go Fare
May 29, 2019
To bring nutrient-dense meal options into buildings, prepared meal companies are turning to unattended retail. Alpaca Market, for instance, has a network of vending machines and smart fridges in Austin, ... Read moreWhy Digital Marketplaces Must Anticipate Shoppers’ Needs
May 28, 2019
With abundant choices in many aspects of their lives, consumers expect a range of options when it comes to online shopping, ranging from picking out clothes to making travel plans. ... Read moreThe Unofficial Guide To Buzzworthy Grilling And Beyond
May 25, 2019
This weekend, Americans will celebrate Memorial Day – the official recognition of all who have served in the U.S. armed forces and lost their lives in defense of the nation – and ... Read more