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China Could Ban iPhone Use for State Agencies and Companies
China Could Ban iPhone Use for State Agencies and Companies
September 07, 2023  |  Regulation

China is reportedly planning a wide-ranging ban on Apple iPhones for government workers. As Bloomberg reported Thursday (Sept. 7), the ban would apply to sensitive departments of state-owned companies...

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Qualcomm Chief Says AI Could Revive Smartphone Market
Qualcomm Chief Says AI Could Revive Smartphone Market
September 06, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

Can artificial intelligence (AI) help turn around the smartphone market? The head of chipmaker Qualcomm believes so. In an interview with CNBC Tuesday (Sept. 5), Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon said he...

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Google Puts an End to Pixel Pass Subscription Plans
Google Puts an End to Pixel Pass Subscription Plans
August 30, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Google says its 2-year-old Pixel Plan subscription service is no more. The tech giant launched the program, which let Pixel smartphone buyers subscribe to services like Google...

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Apple Expected to Launch New iPhones, Smartwatches in September
Apple Expected to Launch New iPhones, Smartwatches in September
August 29, 2023  |  Apple

Analysts are expecting Apple to unveil a new line of iPhones and smartwatches at a September event. The tech giant has announced that it will...

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Apple Preps New Watches as Consumers Embrace Connected Health
Apple Preps New Watches as Consumers Embrace Connected Health
August 28, 2023  |  Apple

Apple’s next big product rollout will likely feature the latest version of the iPhone. However, the tech giant’s flagship device may not be alone on...

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Nearly 60% of Consumers View Mobile Phones and Laptops as Equally Secure for Payments
Nearly 60% of Consumers View Mobile Phones and Laptops as Equally Secure for Payments
August 22, 2023  |  Digital Banking

Despite the growing perception that smartphones provide more security online, most banking consumers said they think smartphones and computers are equally secure for several select...

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Alipay Debuts ‘International’ Version of Mobile Payment App
Alipay Debuts ‘International’ Version of Mobile Payment App
August 17, 2023  |  Mobile Wallets

Chinese payments platform Alipay has debuted an “International Version” of its app for overseas travelers to China. The new version, announced Thursday (Aug. 17), is...

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NYC Blocks TikTok on Government Devices
NYC Blocks TikTok on Government Devices
August 17, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

New York City says TikTok is not welcome in its government buildings. According to multiple published reports Thursday (Aug. 17), the city has become the...

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How a Generation of Connected Multitaskers Is Shaping the Digital Economy
How a Generation of Connected Multitaskers Is Shaping the Digital Economy
August 16, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Many of you may be reading this article on your smartphone or tablet while sitting in the back of an Uber on the way to...

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