Mobile Applications

What's a mobile app? A mobile app is a software program you can download and access directly using your phone or tablet or generally any touch screen device. Typically a mobile app is purchased or downloaded through an app store or can be side loaded on various platforms.
Dave & Buster’s Digitizes in-Store Experience as Restaurants Increase Tech Presence
Dave & Buster’s Digitizes in-Store Experience as Restaurants Increase Tech Presence
December 06, 2023  |  ResTech

Dave & Buster’s is looking to embed mobile engagement into every part of the in-store experience, as full-service restaurants (FSRs) increasingly find ways to digitize...

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Nearly 1 in 5 Social Media Shoppers Used PayPal for Their Most Recent In-App Purchase
Nearly 1 in 5 Social Media Shoppers Used PayPal for Their Most Recent In-App Purchase
December 06, 2023  |  Social Commerce

Social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok have revolutionized the way consumers shop and interact with brands, with each channel meeting different consumer interests...

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PayPal Business Revamp Expected by March
PayPal Business Revamp Expected by March
December 05, 2023  |  Payment Methods

PayPal is reportedly working to add new features, with a special focus on improving the checkout experience. The firm plans to roll out the first...

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Expedia Treks to Top of PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Travel Apps
Expedia Treks to Top of PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Travel Apps
December 05, 2023  |  Travel Payments

There’s movement in this edition of PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Travel apps, as some contenders soar to new heights while others fall. Expedia knocks Airbnb...

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Uber Delivery Expands Non-Restaurant Business With Launch of Courier Pickup
Uber Delivery Expands Non-Restaurant Business With Launch of Courier Pickup
December 05, 2023  |  Delivery

Uber’s delivery business is expanding beyond restaurants to include courier service from merchants not partnered with the company — a move that comes as aggregators...

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Amazon Adds Favorites and Shortcuts to Alexa App
Amazon Adds Favorites and Shortcuts to Alexa App
December 01, 2023  |  Alexa

Amazon has unveiled a redesigned Alexa app, offering users an enhanced experience in managing their smart home devices. The updated app has new customization options...

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BNPL App Cashea Grows in Venezuela Amid Pent-Up Demand for Credit
BNPL App Cashea Grows in Venezuela Amid Pent-Up Demand for Credit
December 01, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) app Cashea is reportedly experiencing growth as it provides a much-needed solution to credit-starved consumers in Venezuela. The app has...

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Microsoft Prepares to Launch Mobile Gaming Store
Microsoft Prepares to Launch Mobile Gaming Store
November 30, 2023  |  Mobile Commerce

Microsoft is in talks with partners to launch a mobile gaming store that would compete with those of Apple and Google. Phil Spencer, the head...

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Progressive Takes Lead in Latest Provider Ranking of Insurance Apps
Progressive Takes Lead in Latest Provider Ranking of Insurance Apps
November 27, 2023  |  Insurance

Progressive and State Farm tied for No. 1 in last month’s edition of PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Insurance apps, but Progressive stands alone in the...

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