Apple

Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. It is considered one of the Big Four tech companies along with Amazon, Google, and Facebook.

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McDonalds: One Out Of Two Tap-To-Pay Hits Is Now Apple Pay
November 17, 2014

McDonalds is now reporting that Apple Pay is the payment mechanism behind 50 percent of all of its tap-to-pay transactions, which is more impressive than it sounds given the many years McDonalds has been accepting contactless payments. McDonalds has also been creative–although possibly impractical–about taking...

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Forget Quarters and Checks – Pay Parking and Rent With Apple Pay
November 17, 2014

Not only can Apple Pay users utilize the service in-store, they can now begin to start paying for parking as well as rent. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Apple Cuts UnionPay Deal, Apple Pay Not Part
November 17, 2014

Despite Visa and MasterCard still struggling to get into the Chinese market, Apple has found one way, working out an agreement with UnionPay to make it easier for Apple apps to be purchased there. In exchange, Apple will let Chinese consumers pay with UnionPay for...

The Weekender: Innovation Inspiration
November 14, 2014

All innovation is inspired by something. 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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Apple Pay By The Numbers: Volume 4
November 14, 2014

Been a tougher than normal week for Apple, as some news about a Chinese malware called “Wirelurker” snagged headlines and gave the world a glimpse into the future of iOS security concerns, a future that could be called “Masque Attack.”  Also Apple Pay’s competition seemed...

“No Thanks” to Apple Pay
November 14, 2014

It’s not just CVS and Rite Aid who are saying “No Thanks” to the newest mobile wallet solution, Apple Pay. Small business don’t seem to be fans of the service either, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Mirror Mirror On The Wall, Pay With PayPal Or Not At All
November 14, 2014

At fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff’s store in New York’s fashionable Soho district, a dressing room has a digital mirror that identifies garments, makes accessory recommendations and can summon sales associates to bring in that garment in alternative colors and sizes. But what makes this digital...

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Google Wallet Abandons In-App Purchases
November 14, 2014

Google Wallet has officially pulled out of the in-app business—although it will continue to handle such purchases until March 2, 2015—and has gone out of its way to neither offer a replacement service nor to steer any business to any existing service. Get the Full...

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Why MickeyD’s Accepts Apple Pay
November 14, 2014

McDonald’s wants to give their customers the choice in how they pay for their food and drinks at all their US physical locations, and is accepting all payment services that utilize and leverage the NFC capability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...