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UAE Shoppers Were Most Active Online and In-Store Smartphone Users

UAE Shoppers Were Most Active Online and In-Store Smartphone Users
UAE Shoppers Were Most Active Online and In-Store Smartphone Users
September 28, 2022  |  Shopping

Over 60% of all consumers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) used their smartphones at least once during their most recent shopping experience, whether it...

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Global Payments Choice Determines Consumers’ Merchant Loyalty
Global Payments Choice Determines Consumers’ Merchant Loyalty
September 28, 2022  |  Consumer Insights

To get a sense of where we are right now in the omnichannel evolution, it pays to have a holistic view — a global view,...

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iPhone 14 Demand Slows as 5G Fails to Find Killer Consumer Use Case
iPhone 14 Demand Slows as 5G Fails to Find Killer Consumer Use Case
September 28, 2022  |  Apple

For next-generation hardware to move off the proverbial, the next generation of services, use cases and consumer enticements must be in the mix, too. Get...

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UAE Merchants Adapt Shopping Experiences to Consumer Mobile Preferences
UAE Merchants Adapt Shopping Experiences to Consumer Mobile Preferences
September 28, 2022  |  Shopping

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is home to a young, vibrant and mobile-first eCommerce market. Local shoppers use their smartphones throughout nearly every part of...

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Homegrown Smartphones Cater to African Needs, Pave Way for Global Leadership
Homegrown Smartphones Cater to African Needs, Pave Way for Global Leadership
September 06, 2022  |  Technology

In the most recent quarterly report published by the International Data Corporation (IDC) to assess the state of the global mobile phone market, it was...

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Apple’s ‘Far out’ Event: Phones in Focus but Services, BNPL Are Key
Apple’s ‘Far out’ Event: Phones in Focus but Services, BNPL Are Key
September 06, 2022  |  Apple

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HMD Global Adds Sustainability-Focused Subscriptions for Nokia Devices
HMD Global Adds Sustainability-Focused Subscriptions for Nokia Devices
September 02, 2022  |  Subscriptions

Noting that smartphones account for more than 10% of global electronic waste, the maker of Nokia brand smartphones and tablets has announced a new subscription...

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India’s Reliance, Google Developing ‘Ultra-Affordable’ 5G Smartphones
India’s Reliance, Google Developing ‘Ultra-Affordable’ 5G Smartphones
August 29, 2022  |  Partnerships

Indian telecommunications giant Reliance Industries, the parent company of mobile network Jio, is working with Google to develop “ultra-affordable” 5G smartphones.  Get the Full Story...

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FCC to Investigate Mobile Carrier Data Sharing
FCC to Investigate Mobile Carrier Data Sharing
August 25, 2022  |  Regulation

The head of the Federal Communications Commission has called for an investigation into whether U.S. mobile carriers are complying with FCC geolocation data regulations. Get...

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