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Apple To Release Exclusive Podcasts For iOS, macOS
Apple // July 16, 2019

Apple is reportedly planning to fund a set of exclusive podcasts for its audio service in a bid to compete with Spotify and Stitcher. Sources told Bloomberg that the move aims to “keep competitors Spotify and Stitcher at bay” via the funding of specific podcasts...

Apple Expected To Invest $500M+ In Video Games
Apple // April 14, 2019

Apple, aiming to move beyond the iPhone to drive sales, is reportedly spending millions of dollars to acquire new video games to be part of the subscription gaming service it will roll out later this year. The Financial Times, citing several people familiar with the...

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EXCLUSIVE: Mastercard And Ingo Partner To Bring Instant Payments To Treasury Banks

November 18, 2020
When consumers are offered the option of receiving instant payment, they tend to accept it gladly. Research shows that 90 percent of consumers think getting paid faster is better than getting paid more slowly. But most of the time, they simply aren’t getting the choice, Ingo Money CEO Drew Edwards and Mastercard’s Sherri Haymond, executive vice […]

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Apple To Release Exclusive Podcasts For iOS, macOS

July 16, 2019
Apple is reportedly planning to fund a set of exclusive podcasts for its audio service in a bid to compete with Spotify and Stitcher. Sources told Bloomberg that the move aims to “keep competitors Spotify and Stitcher at bay” via the funding of specific podcasts from media companies, as well as through exclusive deals. Executives […]

Apple Expected To Invest $500M+ In Video Games

April 14, 2019
Apple, aiming to move beyond the iPhone to drive sales, is reportedly spending millions of dollars to acquire new video games to be part of the subscription gaming service it...