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How Apps Can Make Themselves At Home On The Home Screen
March 26, 2018

People still download mobile apps, but they don’t always use them – many get deleted just as quickly as they’re installed. What does it take to be one of the keepers? John O'Brien, SVP, Strategic Solutions, Global Enterprise eCommerce, Worldpay says start with user experience,...

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Samsung Working On 3D Facial Recognition
March 16, 2018

A new report says Samsung is working on 3D technology to compete with Apple’s Face ID. According to news from 9to5mac, an article in The Korea Herald said the company has asked Israeli startup Mantis Vision to work on the technology. Samsung launched face recognition before Apple,...

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Report: Android Users More Loyal Than iOS Users
March 09, 2018

A new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) reveals that when it comes to customer loyalty, Android users have iOS customers beat. According to TechCrunch, the research firm found that when it comes to U.S. customers who remain with their operating system when upgrading...

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Square Cash Now Enables Direct Deposit Payroll
March 08, 2018

Square has just launched the ability for ACH direct deposits, allowing users to put their paychecks and other deposits directly into their Cash app balance. The company made the announcement on Twitter, writing “PAYDAY! Cash App now supports direct deposits for your paychecks. Give your...

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ClassPass Subscription Model Goes A La Carte
March 02, 2018

Fitness subscription startup ClassPass announced that it has updated its membership and is now offering credits to enable users to maximize their benefits. “We wanted to create more membership optionality while reducing restrictions, such as the studio limit,” said Fritz Lanman, CEO. “Credits have allowed...

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The Rise Of The Chinese Tourist – And The Power Of Using Payments To Greet...
March 01, 2018

When Los Angeles first began its efforts to market to international tourists in 2006, China wasn’t much of a consideration. With all of the nations that sent tourists to L.A., China didn’t even make the top 10 a little over a decade ago. But as...

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Bixby Plays A Starring Role In Samsung’s New Galaxy S9, S9+
February 26, 2018

Samsung has announced the upcoming launch of the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+, with both smartphones available for preorder later this week. In an email, the company detailed some of the phones’ new features, including Samsung’s “most elaborate camera ever” that offers a new dual...

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Trulioo CEO: MNOs Hold The Keys To ID Verification
February 26, 2018

Trulioo is unveiling Mobile ID, to bring financial service to the masses – billions of individuals, in fact, where mobile first is actually “mobile only,” when it comes to commerce.  Stephen Ufford, CEO, tells PYMNTS’ Karen Webster why tying together 24 MNOS, and hundreds of...

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iPhone X Hits Brick Wall In Asia
February 19, 2018

Apple’s iPhone X may be doing well in the U.S., but its price tag of $999 and up might be hurting demand in some of the largest Asian markets. According to news from The Wall Street Journal, shoppers in Asia, including in India and Indonesia, are...