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Apple

Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. It is considered one of the Big Four tech companies along with Amazon, Google, and Facebook.

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Report: Tencent May Share Mini Games Revenue With Apple
Report: Tencent May Share Mini Games Revenue With Apple
August 14, 2024  |  Mobile Applications

Tencent Holdings reportedly said it is in discussions with Apple about sharing revenue from its WeChat mini games. The remarks, made Wednesday (Aug. 14) during...

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Google Brings Value-Added Services to Its Digital Wallet
Google Brings Value-Added Services to Its Digital Wallet
August 14, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Digital wallets are transforming payments and commerce. In today’s operational landscape, where convenience reigns supreme and value-added services drive customer stickiness, the financial services industry...

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Spotify Claims ‘Small Step’ Victory in Apple EU Pricing War
Spotify Claims ‘Small Step’ Victory in Apple EU Pricing War
August 14, 2024  |  Streaming

Spotify gained Apple’s approval to show European Union users pricing information in its iOS app. Spotify is opting into Apple’s “entitlement” for music streaming services,...

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Google Unveils New Gemini Live AI-Powered Assistant for Mobile Devices
Google Unveils New Gemini Live AI-Powered Assistant for Mobile Devices
August 13, 2024  |  Google

Google unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant for use on mobile devices. The new Gemini Live became available in English to Gemini Advanced subscribers on Android...

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Credit Unions vs Big Tech: Winner Gets the Customer
Credit Unions vs Big Tech: Winner Gets the Customer
August 13, 2024  |  Banking

For banks — and especially for credit unions — the battle with Big Tech for the hearts, minds and wallet share of consumers may seem...

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Google Ramps Up Smartphone Push With Latest Pixel Devices
Google Ramps Up Smartphone Push With Latest Pixel Devices
August 12, 2024  |  Google

Google will reportedly make a more aggressive push into consumer devices with the upcoming launch of its latest Pixel smartphones. The company signaled this effort by...

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Apple Requiring Patreon to Switch to In-App Purchase System
Apple Requiring Patreon to Switch to In-App Purchase System
August 12, 2024  |  Apple

Major changes are ahead for creators on entertainment subscription platform Patreon. Beginning in November, Apple will require Patreon to use the tech giant’s in-app purchasing...

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Apple Updates App Store Terms After Criticism From European Commission
Apple Updates App Store Terms After Criticism From European Commission
August 08, 2024  |  Apple

Apple is changing its Digital Markets Act compliance plan in response to the European Commission’s accusation that the company is stifling competition on its App...

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Marqeta Processing Volumes Surge 32%
Marqeta Processing Volumes Surge 32%
August 07, 2024  |  Earnings

Marqeta posted second-quarter results that showed total processing volumes (TPVs) surged 32% to $71 billion. During the conference call with analysts, CEO Simon Khalaf noted...

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