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UK to Make Government-Issued Documents Available in Digital Wallet
January 21, 2025

The U.K. government said Tuesday (Jan. 21) that it will launch a GOV.UK Wallet later this year and then work to issue government-issued letters and identity documents virtually and make them available to people on their phones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Global Spending in Apps Rises 15.7% as Developers Push Subscriptions
December 18, 2024

Global consumer spending in mobile apps and games reportedly increased 15.7% year-over-year in 2024, even as the number of app downloads decreased by 2.3%. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Apple: Temu Remains App Store’s Most Downloaded Free App
December 16, 2024

Temu was the most downloaded free app in Apple’s App Store in 2024, Apple said Monday (Dec. 16). 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...

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Lawmakers Tell Apple and Google to Prepare for TikTok Ban
December 13, 2024

The Republican and Democratic leaders of a House select committee said Friday (Dec. 13) that TikTok should sell its app and that Apple and Google should be ready to remove TikTok from their app stores by Jan. 19 if the company does not sell it. Get the Full...

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Digital Identities, Wallets and Tokens Give Consumers Passports to Commerce
November 25, 2024

The concept behind tokenization is straightforward. 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 completing this form, you agree to...

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Digital Wallets Gain Traction: Nearly Half of US Consumers Tap In
November 23, 2024

In the U.S., digital wallets have become popular for everyday transactions, yet their full potential remains largely untapped. While smartphones are everywhere, and digital wallets are growing in accessibility, American consumers are still hesitant to embrace the broader capabilities of these tools. Get the Full...

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Two-Thirds of Digital Wallet Users in France Use Them for Everything but Payments
November 22, 2024

Digital wallets are becoming essential tools for French consumers, especially as the country embraces the convenience of mobile payment solutions. 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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47% of Brazilians Use Digital Wallets for Bill Payments
November 21, 2024

Brazil is reshaping the global use of digital wallets, with consumers relying on them for bill payments and identity verification, unlike other countries, where they are mainly used for eCommerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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90% of Consumers Are Familiar With Digital Wallets, but Struggle to Define Them
November 19, 2024

As digital wallets become a staple of modern consumer life, there’s a need for clarity around their functions. While many consumers are familiar with the technology, confusion persists regarding what exactly constitutes a “digital wallet.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...