Tim Cook reportedly says that Apple Watch is on track for June retail launch
Apple CEO Tim Cook has reportedly told employees that the Apple Watch should still be arriving in retail stores in June.Reiterating comments from Angela Ahrendts last month, Tim Cook reportedly told...
View ArticleTarget looking to bring Apple Pay to stores after chip-and-PIN upgrade
Target's CEO, Brian Cornell, says that the company plans to offer in-store support for Apple Pay eventually.Speaking at Code Conference today, Target CEO Brian Cornell said that the company plans to...
View ArticleApple said to be readying Apple Pay rewards program to debut at WWDC
Apple is reportedly planning to debut a rewards program for Apple Pay at WWDC 2015.According to a new report out, Apple may beef up Apple Pay with some sort of rewards program, set to debut next month...
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The Apple Watch is a hot cup of convenience
As I pull the car into the Starbucks drive-thru, my husband says, "Oh, sorry, I thought you said you wanted coffee.""Close enough," I tell him, and order a grande coffee with cream. He orders a...
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Apple Pay gets support from 12 more banks and credit unions
A dozen more U.S. banks have added support for Apple Pay as acceptance of the payment system grows.Apple Pay has gained support from 12 new banks and credit unions. You can view all of the additions in...
View ArticleLack of customer data keeping some merchants from supporting Apple Pay
As Apple continues its push for Apple Pay across the U.S., it seems that many retailers remain skeptical about the system.Despite the progress that they have made with Apple Pay since it launched last...
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Merchants aren't 'skeptical' of Apple Pay, they're just self-serving
Apple Pay isn't everywhere yet, but where it's going tells me a lot about where I'll want to be.Apple Pay, the contactless payment system announced by Apple last September, absolutely faces challenges...
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Apple Pay reportedly launching in the U.K. this summer
Citing industry sources, The Telegraph reported that Apple Pay for the U.K. will be announced at WWDC later today, with the service going live in two months' time.Rolling out the service in the U.K....
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Apple Pay now being used by 2,500 bank locations in US, will launch in the UK...
Apple Pay, which is now in 2,500 bank locations in the US, will officially launch in the UK starting in July.During Apple's WWDC 2015 keynote event today, Apple provided an update on their Apple Pay...
View ArticleRetailers can bypass £20 limit for Apple Pay transactions in the UK
With Apple Pay coming to the U.K. in July, payment processing services are considering removing the £20 limit on contactless payments in the country.Speaking to Pocket-Lint, Jeremy Nicholds, Executive...
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Verifone announces support for Apple Pay store loyalty cards
Verifone has announced that two of its NFC payment terminals will support the new Apple Pay store functionality coming in iOS 9.Verifone will be one of the first companies to support store credit cards...
View ArticleApple Pay finds support from 30 more U.S. banks
Apple Pay has picked up support from 30 more U.S. banks as the service prepares for its first international expansion.Apple Pay has added support from 30 new banks and credit unions. The system allows...
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Apple Pay transactions will initially be limited to £20 after launching in...
Apple has published a new FAQ support article, detailing how the new platform will work with UK merchants, as well as touching on the initial £20 limit.All contactless transactions in the UK are...
View ArticlePinterest begins rolling out buyable Pins to iPhone and iPad app users in the US
Earlier this month, Pinterest announced plans to let its iPhone and iPad app users in the US purchase items. Now support for buyable Pins has started to roll out for Apple's devices.Pinterest...
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Apple Pay said to be landing in the UK on July 14
Apple Pay will reportedly go live in the United Kingdom on Tuesday, July 14. Apple has apparently informed retail staff in the UK to expect the system to go live on that date and supermarket Waitrose...
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Apple Pay adds 23 more US banks and credit unions to its support list
Apple Pay has added support from an additional 23 new banks and credit unions in the US. The system allows customers to pay for items with their iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, or through their Apple Watch.You can...
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MasterCard helps Apple Pay step up to the plate for MLB All-Star Game
Ahead of the start of Major League Baseball's All-Star Week, MasterCard is helping to bring Apple Pay to Cincinnati, Ohio's Great American Ball Park. Apple Pay users will be able to buy food and...
View ArticleApple Pay launch in the U.K. imminent as signs go up around the country
Apple Pay is set to make its debut in the UK on July 14, with retailers starting to put up signs showing support for the contactless payment service. The NFC-based service will be available at all...
View ArticleApple Pay goes live in the UK with support from 8 banks, 250,000 stores
Apple Pay has expanded its reach from the U.S., officially launching in the UK. Users will be able to use the contactless payment system at more than 250,000 retailers with support coming from eight...
View ArticleHSBC no longer a launch partner for Apple Pay in the UK, support coming...
HSBC was originally slated to be one of eight financial partners supporting Apple Pay in the UK at launch, but it looks like the bank pulled support at the last minute. The Apple Pay page now lists...
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