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Google Debuts Lower-Cost Pixels as iPhone Demand Shrinks

Google Debuts Lower-Cost Pixels as iPhone Demand Shrinks
Google Debuts Lower-Cost Pixels as iPhone Demand Shrinks
October 06, 2022  |  Mobile

Google unveiled a suite of new products Thursday (Oct. 6), including its first-ever watch and phones priced lower than the ones offered by market leaders...

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Over 90% Smartphone Penetration Creates Different Results in Spain, Italy
Over 90% Smartphone Penetration Creates Different Results in Spain, Italy
October 05, 2022  |  Connected Economy

Despite topping the PYMNTS ranking for smartphone ownership, the state of digital transformation in Italy and Spain diverges significantly. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Do US Consumers Want a Super App?
Do US Consumers Want a Super App?
October 05, 2022  |  Retail

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Klarna, CellPay Team to Offer BNPL on Prepaid Cellphone Minutes
Klarna, CellPay Team to Offer BNPL on Prepaid Cellphone Minutes
September 30, 2022  |  BNPL

FinTech solution provider CellPay has partnered with Klarna to offer Klarna’s interest-free “Pay in 4” option to consumers who are buying prepaid cellphone minutes from...

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Digital Engagement of Brazilian Consumers Grew Faster Than US in Q2
Digital Engagement of Brazilian Consumers Grew Faster Than US in Q2
September 29, 2022  |  Connected Economy

When benchmarking the world’s digital transformation, there are standouts. Some economies are all-in when it comes to comes to connected living, and it’s evident that...

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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
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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