Mobile Applications

Mobile Applications
WhatsApp Biz Launches Beta Version For iOS
February 15, 2019

Following the launch of the WhatsApp Business app last year, the messaging platform is said to have rolled out a beta version for users of iOS. The service, which has been available for Android users, is designed to enable small businesses to use the messaging...

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WhatsApp Brings More Security To iOS Users
February 04, 2019

WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned messaging app, now supports the biometric authentication technologies of 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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China’s WeChat Exposes Debtors Via Social Media
February 04, 2019

A new Chinese app has been created specifically to shame people who don’t pay their bills. 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...

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Restaurant POS Co Toast Debuts Mobile App
January 30, 2019

Toast, a restaurant POS company, has launched a new mobile application called the Toast TakeOut app, according to reports. 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...

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WeChat App Update Could Mean Bad News For Apple
January 25, 2019

Here’s another headache for Apple, which is already dealing with weakening iPhone sales: Its hold on Chinese mobile consumers looks set to weaken, at least over the long term, thanks to an app update designed to make the WeChat app even stickier than it already...

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Lydia Enables Shared Sub-Accounts With Virtual Cards
January 25, 2019

To help friends and roommates manage money, the French startup Lydia is letting users of its payment app share sub-accounts. They can also make a virtual card to use with digital wallets such as Google Pay, Apple Pay or Samsung Pay, according to reports. Get the...

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WhatsApp Business Has More Than 5M Users
January 24, 2019

WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned messaging app, announced Thursday (Jan. 24) that more than five million businesses are using WhatsApp Business a year after the launch of the Android-based app. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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FinTech And Banking Apps Are Getting Stickier
January 16, 2019

Consumers in the U.K. really, really like to keep tabs on their banking accounts. 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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WeChat Takes On Alibaba With ‘Payments Score’
January 16, 2019

WeChat is now using a rating system to determine if a user is eligible to receive perks, including deposit-free renting services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...