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As Apple looks to the first half of next year for the first shipments of its payments-capable Apple Watch, companies look to support the device find themselves in a frustrating security conundrum. As with any brand new market, there is little immediate risk of cyber...
Apple is getting extra savvy with Apple Pay by incorporating buy-it buttons into Apple’s iAd mobile advertising platform. 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...
Apple’s latest effort to enhance Apple Maps involves offering smaller businesses the chance to add/edit their business location as well as giving them the chance to spruce up their profiles a bit by utilizing a new portal called Maps Connect. Get the Full Story Complete...
Amazon has put to bed rumors that they rivalry with Apple will not prevent their branded cards from working in the Apple Pay system Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
Discover CEO David Nelms declared late Tuesday (Oct. 21) that his brand–the largest of the card brands to not join Apple Pay–will indeed soon be an Apple Pay partner. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Apple Pay’s decision to use tokens has some fringe benefits beyond allowing retailers to get money without storing payment credentials. Like many token efforts, because Apple Pay is not storing the payment credentials, the Wall Street Journal points out, it can avoid a lot of...
Jumio, a company that tried to make mobile payment easier by using the phone’s camera to sidestep manual data entry, on Tuesday (Oct. 21) introduced Bam Checkout, which the company is hoping will counter Apple Pay, according to TechCrunch. The new twist is allowing users...
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer played down the innovativeness of Apple Tuesday (Oct. 21), saying that Apple Pay was “obvious.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....
International iPhone users may have been a little bummed about the fact that since Monday, Apple Pay was officially rolled out only in the United States. Well according to Whirlpool forums, international users have found a loophole and can to utilize the service. Get the...
