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Apple’s New ‘App Clips’ Feature Aims To Change How Consumers Use Apps
June 23, 2020

Consumers have something of a complicated relationship with their app collections, with a handful of favorites they engage with often and for long periods of time. But getting into that elite winner’s circle of favored apps can be something of a challenge, since the average consumer doesn’t...

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Samsung Rolls Out New Economy-Priced 5G Phone
June 19, 2020

Samsung Electronics‘ new Galaxy A71 5G smartphone hit U.S. retail channels today (June 19) at a price considerably below most 5G handsets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Ericsson Says UK Telecom Rules Are Slowing 5G, Driving Up Costs
June 19, 2020

Swedish telecom giant Ericsson said the United Kingdom could lose out on the newest fifth-generation (5G) wireless network because of government rules that are making it expensive and inefficient to install, Bloomberg News reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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FCC Removes Some Barriers To 5G Implementation
June 09, 2020

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is working on facilitating 5G wireless networks across the U.S., according to a press release. 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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IDC: Smartphone Market To Decline 12 Pct Due To Pandemic
June 07, 2020

The latest casualty of COVID-19: smartphone shipments.  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 receive...

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India To Offer $6.6 Billion To Attract Smartphone Manufacturers
June 03, 2020

India, looking to attract more global investments in the manufacture of mobile phones, is offering financial incentives and a wealth of plug-and-play facilities, Bloomberg reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Rakuten’s 5G Launch Postponed By Three Months
May 15, 2020

Customers waiting for Rakuten Inc.’s launch of its 5G services, which were originally planned for June, will have to wait. 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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Boingo: Enterprises Will Push 5G Adoption Curve
May 14, 2020

The headlines are full of cautious companies, reigning in spending plans. The economic climate is rocky, to say the least. 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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Pandemic Prompts Ericsson To Up 5G Projections
May 11, 2020

The pandemic has prompted Stockholm-based telecommunications technology firm Ericsson to up its forecast for worldwide 5G subscriptions to 2.8 billion by 2025, the company said in a live webinar on Monday (May 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...