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PYMNTS Intelligence published its annual report on the usage and adoption of Apple Pay yesterday (October 21). That report marked the ten-year milestone of Apple Pay’s launch, which was the mobile wallet shot heard round the world. Apple Pay wasn’t the world’s first digital wallet — and it wasn’t even the first mobile wallet developed by Big Tech (remember Google Wallet in 2011?) — but it was the first wallet connected to an indispensable piece of hardware, from a brand that users loved and considered their lifeline to the digital economy. The promise at launch was to use the iPhone…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) acted with caution this morning (October 22) as it promulgated the final version of the long-awaited Rule 1033 regarding personal financial data rights. As expected, this rule will be an important step toward open banking in the United States. But the rules also eased regulations on payment apps, leaving room for credit unions and community banks to compete with larger financial institutions. The rule implements Section 1033 of the Dodd-Frank Act and is designed to give consumers more control over their financial data and the ability to share it securely with third-party service providers.…
Some iPhone 16 Pro users have discovered some truly annoying bugs, the kind you don’t want to see on any premium device, let alone an iPhone. Sometimes your handset suddenly crashes and restarts and you can’t find a solution.Considering it affects multiple users, this is the kind of bug that only Apple can fix. Thankfully, the upcoming iOS 18.1 will fix this issue as well as the first Apple Intelligence feature.But the strange thing is that I have experienced this problem myself. This happened to my iPhone 16 Plus, which I purchased in late September. I’ve only run into this…
When Samsung launched its first foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold, it was a revolutionary device with breakthrough technology and a $2,000 price tag. It was expected that the price of foldable phones would drop as the parts became easier to manufacture. However, Samsung has said it has no plans to launch a cheaper foldable phone. You should give up on the cheap Galaxy Z Fold. There have been repeated rumors that Samsung will release a cheaper folding phone series called the Galaxy Z Fold. However, Korean companies have no such plans. Instead, like the recently launched Galaxy Z Fold Special…
Arshi Sakuja The world of technology continues to amaze us, especially when it comes to games, AI, and cutting-edge gadgets. If you are a technology enthusiast, you must be looking forward to these exciting updates. Sony debuts PS5 Pro Image provided by: Sony What’s new in the world of technology for gamers? Sony just announced the PlayStation 5 Pro, and it’s making waves in the gaming community. This console is designed for players who want better graphics, faster speeds, and smoother gameplay. What’s really great about the PS5 Pro is its new trio of technologies. A larger GPU, faster memory,…
The latest Find My Device app update adds long-awaited biometric login functionality to your device tracking system. If you’re running version 3.1.173-1 of the Find My Device app and have the “Require Sign In” feature enabled after an earlier build is suggested to include your password, PIN , or one registered on the device. Sign in to your Google Account using biometrics. Android Authority first spotted this change, but it has now been confirmed after updating via the Google Play Store. When you log in for the first time, after you enter your account password, you can use the “Don’t…
It’s face-off time, and you know what that means. Two smartphones go in, and one comes out the victor with plenty of bragging rights. This time around, we’re looking at a pair of entry-level smartphones: the iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 9. The gateway to their respective premium flagship brethren, these devices can be lost in the chase for snazzy new features. That would be a mistake, however, as both phones are great in their own right. But only one can be the best. So, let’s meet our fighters. In one corner, you have the iPhone 16. Instead of rocking…
As a full-time digital nomad, my life is balanced between work, traveling, and exploring new places. I’ve taken hundreds of flights over the past eight years, and I’ve learned the hard way that checked baggage drama is unpredictable. That’s why I like to pack essentials in my carry-on to make each trip smoother, more enjoyable, and more productive. According to AAA, more than 115 million Americans traveled more than 50 miles from home during Christmas last year. Holiday travel can be an exciting time, but it can also be stressful and potentially crowded at airports. That’s if everything goes according…
The new Galaxy Tab S10+/Ultra has arrived, but the S9 is still the newest and far more affordable FE model in Samsung’s lineup, and Amazon is currently offering significant price cuts to bring the price down even further. I am. All four colors are marked on Samsung’s official website; Shipped $349.99prices have definitely come down as well, with Amazon offering the gray model at the following prices: $329.99 shipped. Normally $450, this is at least $100 off in all colors, and an additional $120 off Amazon on the gray version. The latter matches the highest price we’ve tracked on Amazon…
In a groundbreaking collaboration, HMD Global has unveiled the Fusion smartphone, a device that embodies the concept of symbiosis, much like Marvel’s iconic anti-hero Venom. This innovative smartphone allows users to integrate their device with interchangeable “smart outfits” that change its functionality and appearance in real time. To commemorate its release in the United States, Venom: The Last DanceHMD has created three exclusive smart outfits that will be unveiled at a pop-up event on October 20th and will appear on the red carpet at the film premiere on October 21st. These costumes feature Venom’s dark aesthetic and include custom Venom-inspired…