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Apple Presentation Highlights New iPhone SE, Upgraded Computer Tech
Apple Presentation Highlights New iPhone SE, Upgraded Computer Tech
March 08, 2022  |  Mobile Commerce

In its presentation Tuesday (March 8), Apple unveiled several new developments as part of its new product rollout, including a new Mac desktop and display,...

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Analysts: 5G SE Phone Won’t Mean ‘Geography Shift’ for Apple
Analysts: 5G SE Phone Won’t Mean ‘Geography Shift’ for Apple
March 07, 2022  |  Mobile Commerce

As Apple prepares to unveil a low-cost version of its iPhone SE featuring 5G capabilities this week, industry analysts were subdued in their assessment of...

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Will Apple Unveil 5G iPhone SE Next Week?
Will Apple Unveil 5G iPhone SE Next Week?
March 02, 2022  |  Mobile Commerce

Apple is set to hold its first product unveiling of the year March 8, when it will likely showcase its first low-cost iPhone SE using...

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Today in Data: Saks Playing Catch-Up on TikTok, Shoppers Rely on Mobile Phones, January Retail Sales Up 3.8%
Today in Data: Saks Playing Catch-Up on TikTok, Shoppers Rely on Mobile Phones, January Retail...
February 17, 2022  |  Today In Data

Shoppers in six countries rely on their mobile phones for information and more during their shopping journeys. Plus, department stores and eCommerce help January retail...

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Google Will Curb App-Tracking on Its Smartphones
Google Will Curb App-Tracking on Its Smartphones
February 16, 2022  |  News

Google will extend its Privacy Sandbox project to its Android smartphones in an effort to curb the practice of advertisers gathering user data. Writing on...

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Finnish Smartphone Reseller Swappie Raises $124M
Finnish Smartphone Reseller Swappie Raises $124M
February 15, 2022  |  Investments

Swappie, a Finnish smartphone reseller aimed at offering people access to the “circular smartphone economy” has raised $124 million in a Series C funding round....

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Samsung’s Metaverse Galaxy Smartphone Launch Marred by Interface Glitches
Samsung’s Metaverse Galaxy Smartphone Launch Marred by Interface Glitches
February 10, 2022  |  Metaverse

Samsung held a glittery launch event for its new flagship Galaxy S22 phone with something new: A preorder button to let attendees buy it in...

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Apple Confirms Plans for iPhone Contactless Payments for Merchants
Apple Confirms Plans for iPhone Contactless Payments for Merchants
February 08, 2022  |  Mobile Commerce

Apple has confirmed rumors from last month that the company is indeed launching new contactless payment capabilities for merchants that turn iPhones into payment terminals...

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Apple’s Latest Payments Move May Be Too Little, Too Late
Apple’s Latest Payments Move May Be Too Little, Too Late
January 27, 2022  |  Mobile Commerce

Apple’s push to cement a commerce ecosystem continues. At least that’s the plan — execution on that plan may be … well, not so simple....

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