Apple Pay set to launch in Germany

Apple Pay is among the most used mobile payment services on the market. Apple Pay was first debuted back in 2014 and quickly gained its trust out there. One of the best things when it comes to Apple’s payment service is that it does not require Apple Pay-specific contactless terminals. That means that you can…

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Apple Pay reportedly launches in Poland

Apple Pay is one of the most popular payment services on the market. First introduced in 2014, Apple Pay is now supported by a wide range of retailers, financial institutions, and banks. Apple has been slowly expanding Apple Pay to more markets in recent years. With Apple Pay, users can add their credit card details…

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iOS 11.2 goes live early, brings Apple Pay Cash, 7.5w wireless charging and date bug fix

Apple has officially released iOS 11.2 to all eligible Apple devices, including iPhone and iPad. The update brings Apple Pay Cash as a new addition to the Apple Pay platform, 7.5-watt wireless charging capability for hard-ware capable devices and fixes a nasty bug that would send devices into a soft reset loop, making them barely…

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Why the News of Touch ID in iPhone 8 OLED Panel is a Big Deal for Apple Pay

Early iPhone 8 leaks suggested that the flagship 10th anniversary devices would come with a Touch ID sensor embedded in the display panel. Subsequent rumors claimed that the iPhone 8 could be delayed by up to 2 months because of technical challenges in the implementation. Yesterday, however, sources from one of Apple’s key manufacturing partners,…

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Touch ID Could Delay iPhone 8 Release – Apple Pay is Crucial, 3D Sensing is Not Infallible

Will the technological challenge of a display-embedded Touch ID stop Apple from releasing the iPhone 8 on time this year? That’s what analysts seem to think. Andy Hargreaves, equity research analyst at Pacific Crest Securities, says that if the smartphone giant cannot resolve the problem within a month or so, it may have to drop Touch…

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Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., unveils Apple Pay during a product announcement at Flint Center in Cupertino, California, U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014. Apple Inc. unveiled redesigned iPhones with bigger screens, overhauling its top-selling product in an event that gives the clearest sign yet of the company's product direction under Cook. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg *** Local Caption *** Tim Cook

Despite Strong iPhone 7 Sales, Apple Pay Usage Statistics for March 2017 are in a Slump

Apple had a record-breaking quarter for iPhone sales during the three months that spanned the 2016 holiday season. iPhone sales for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 touched 78.29 million units, against 74.78 million units in the year-ago quarter. However, despite strong device sales, Apple Pay usage statistics show that fewer that 22 percent of Apple…

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