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Will Apple’s Services Momentum Be Blunted by New Epic App Store Ruling?
Apple // May 02, 2025

For several years, Apple has been leveraging its hardware and services to forge an ecosystem, as phones, tablets and computers are an on-ramp to higher margin subscriptions, streaming and apps. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

App Makers Form Lobbying Group to Challenge Smartphone Manufacturers 
Connected Economy // April 30, 2025

Technology companies Meta, Spotify, Match Group and Garmin have founded a lobbying group that said it will “combat anti-competitive practices by smartphone platform owners.”  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Report: Apps Push for Subscribers as Revenues Prove Elusive
Mobile Applications // March 19, 2025

Mobile app developers are fighting an uphill battle as they work to generate revenue. 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...

TikTok Returns to Apple and Google App Stores
Social Commerce // February 14, 2025

TikTok has returned to the Apple and Google app stores after being removed amid the threat of a U.S. ban. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Interviews & Exclusives
Amazon’s Grocery Push Threatens Instacart’s Climb in Aggregator Apps

August 18, 2025
It’s good to be Instacart these days. That’s the topline of our app provider rankings this week, which focuses on “aggregator” apps, or better known as the platforms that bring together numerous businesses offering similar products or services and make them available to consumers under a unified brand. Get the Full Story Complete the form […]

Nearly 70% of Consumers Want to Track Bill Payments Using an Everyday App

December 20, 2023
In today’s fast-paced world, consumers are increasingly relying on various apps to meet their daily shopping and financial needs. However, the abundance of apps can be overwhelming and time-consuming. To...

40% of Millennials ‘Very’ Interested in Super Apps

October 17, 2022
The super app — and, with it, one-stop mobile control over a broad range of everyday activities online and offline — is poised to receive an open-armed embrace from consumers....

Why Banking Apps Need to Be More Than Just Banking Apps

September 14, 2022
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Quick Reads
App Makers Form Lobbying Group to Challenge Smartphone Manufacturers 

April 30, 2025
Technology companies Meta, Spotify, Match Group and Garmin have founded a lobbying group that said it will “combat anti-competitive practices by smartphone platform owners.”  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 […]

Report: Apps Push for Subscribers as Revenues Prove Elusive

March 19, 2025
Mobile app developers are fighting an uphill battle as they work to generate revenue. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

TikTok Returns to Apple and Google App Stores

February 14, 2025
TikTok has returned to the Apple and Google app stores after being removed amid the threat of a U.S. ban. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Indonesia’s Antitrust Agency Fines Google $12.4 Million

January 21, 2025
Google has reportedly been ordered by Indonesia’s antitrust agency to pay fines of 202 billion rupiah (about $12.4 million) for alleged unfair business practices. Get the Full Story Complete the...