Mobile Applications

What's a mobile app? A mobile app is a software program you can download and access directly using your phone or tablet or generally any touch screen device. Typically a mobile app is purchased or downloaded through an app store or can be side loaded on various platforms.
Jack Dorsey’s Social Platform Bluesky Drops Invite-Only Requirement
Jack Dorsey’s Social Platform Bluesky Drops Invite-Only Requirement
February 06, 2024  |  Mobile Applications

Social media app and so-called “Twitter alternative” Bluesky dropped its red velvet rope. After almost a year as an invitation-only microblogging site, the 3-million-member platform...

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Consumers Want Their Personalized Loyalty Offers Delivered via Email
Consumers Want Their Personalized Loyalty Offers Delivered via Email
February 02, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As brands push communication through their mobile apps, consumers maintain that they would rather get their personalized offers through good, old-fashioned email. By the Numbers...

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Launch of Apple Vision Pro Supercharges Retailers’ Adoption of VR
Launch of Apple Vision Pro Supercharges Retailers’ Adoption of VR
February 02, 2024  |  Retail

Mixed-reality technology is reshaping the landscape of the retail industry, ushering in an era of immersive experiences for consumers that blend the digital and physical....

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UMG Removes Songs From TikTok After Breakdown in Negotiations
UMG Removes Songs From TikTok After Breakdown in Negotiations
February 01, 2024  |  Mobile Applications

Universal Music Group and TikTok are in a dispute that has resulted in users losing access to songs from artists such as Taylor Swift and...

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SiriusXM Sees Revenue per Subscriber Decline as Mix Shifts to Streaming-Only
SiriusXM Sees Revenue per Subscriber Decline as Mix Shifts to Streaming-Only
February 01, 2024  |  Earnings

The rise in demand for music streaming comes with its drawbacks for broadcasting companies that are used to offering a more diversified suite of listening...

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Bitpay Climbs Two Spots in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Crypto Wallet Apps
Bitpay Climbs Two Spots in PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Crypto Wallet Apps
February 01, 2024  |  Crypto Wallet

If you’re looking for a place to store your crypto, PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Cryptocurrency Wallets can help. Each month, PYMNTS uses metrics such as...

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App Quality Key to Credit Card Choice for More Than Half of Consumers
App Quality Key to Credit Card Choice for More Than Half of Consumers
February 01, 2024  |  Credit Cards

When choosing a credit card, consumers typically take into account a series of features, such as the interest rate, the possibility of getting reward points...

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Huobi and OKEx Gain Most Points in Provider Ranking of Crypto Apps
Huobi and OKEx Gain Most Points in Provider Ranking of Crypto Apps
January 31, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

In the world of digital money, cryptocurrency can get a little confusing. If you need help navigating bitcoin, PYMNTS can guide the way via the...

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Provider Ranking of Travel Apps Sees Little Month-Over-Month Change
Provider Ranking of Travel Apps Sees Little Month-Over-Month Change
January 31, 2024  |  Travel Payments

Traveling is a big part of many people’s New Year’s resolutions. If it’s one of your goals this year, PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Travel Apps can help...

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