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AUGUST 9, 2020

Prepear , a small company spun off from parent Super Healthy Kids and focused on meal planning and grocery lists, is under legal attack from Apple for an alleged similarity in the company’s logos, a news report says. Apple did not respond to a request for comment. Apple did not respond to a request for comment.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Nike is offering 3 percent cash back to Apple Card users when a Nike product is purchased using Apple Pay , TechCrunch reported Monday (Nov. The deal applies to all Nike products when purchases are made using the Apple Card through the Nike website, retail stores, Nike Training Club and more. Apple Pay went live on Oct.

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JULY 21, 2020

Apple Card users say reporting of their credit card use is now appearing on Experian, the consumer credit reporting company, AppleInsider reported. Reporting of the Apple-branded credit card user’s information had been limited to TransUnion, the Chicago-based consumer credit reporting agency.

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MARCH 10, 2020

To make sure its retail staffers are healthy, Apple is giving its hourly employees, with the inclusion of retail workers, unlimited sick leave if they experience coronavirus symptoms, 9to5Mac reported. Cook also reportedly noted that retail shops are continuing to operate to help Apple clients. million last year.

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JUNE 26, 2020

It’s the end of the work week, and the PYMNTS Weekender is here to make sure you didn’t miss anything with the latest in payments and commerce news. We have deep dives on faster worker pay as well as cloud banking and news on WhatsApp’s payment functionality in Brazil. Top News . Wirecard’s End Appears To Begin In China.

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MARCH 17, 2020

The latest rumors about Apple buying Walt Disney Co. aren’t new – they go back to Disney ’s 2006 acquisition of Pixar. Of course, Jobs was also co-founder of a little computer startup you might have heard of called Apple, and at the time was in his second tour of duty as its CEO.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2018

Alibaba ’s 24-hour Singles Day not only broke records for the Chinese eCommerce leader, but Apple emerged as the top-selling mobile phone vendor during the shopping event. According to news from CNBC , citing Alibaba, Apple topped the list in the mobile phone category — one retailer among 237 others that surpassed $14.36

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APRIL 1, 2019

Three years ago, I wrote a piece in which I said Apple had become the kind of company that Steve Jobs once said he never wanted it to be: one that follows the lead of others. Jobs felt so strongly that he said he’d rather gamble Apple’s future instead of trying to one-up everyone else after the fact. Copycatting in Cupertino.

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AUGUST 7, 2019

In a wide-ranging televised interview, Visa CEO Al Kelly discussed Apple ’s new co-branded credit card, Big Tech ’s move into financial services, and Visa’s interest in the Libra Association , per reports from CNBC. He noted that they have a great brand, and they have a retail footprint.

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MARCH 9, 2020

As the coronavirus hampered demand, Apple sold less than 500,000 smartphones in China last month. Apple device shipments dropped from 1.27 Android brands comprised most of the decline, with shipments collectively falling to 5.85 Those brands include devices that Xiaomi and Huawei Technologies make.) million from 12.72

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MAY 28, 2019

Citigroup was reportedly in advanced talks with Apple to partner on its new credit card but decided not to move forward, according to CNBC. The report noted that JPMorgan Chase, Barclays and Synchrony were also in the running to partner with Apple on the credit card.

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Apple provided the latest endorsement of at-home connected fitness, announcing on Tuesday that Apple Fitness+ will launch in time for the winter gift-giving season. We know Fitness+ will take working out with Apple Watch to the next level with unparalleled engagement, convenience, and inspiration.”.

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DECEMBER 8, 2019

The Apple Card is planning to offer 0 percent installment financing on iPhones by the end of 2019, 9to5Mac reported on Saturday (Dec. During Apple’s October earnings call , chief executive officer Tim Cook hinted that the Apple Card was planning 24-month 0 percent financing for iPhone purchases. Apple Card?

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NOVEMBER 4, 2019

In today’s top payments news, Banco Santander is acquiring just over 50 percent of the U.K. Also, Goldman Sachs has doled out approximately $10 billion in credit lines for the Apple -branded credit card. Goldman Extends $10B In Apple Card Credit In First Month. Goldman Extends $10B In Apple Card Credit In First Month.

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

A prominent analyst, JPMorgan’s Samik Chatterjee, has suggested that Apple may alter the way it currently releases iPhones every year, splitting them into summer and fall releases instead of lumping them all together near the end of the year, according to reports. There were three released this year, and four are planned for next year.

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OCTOBER 14, 2020

Apple is hoping its new 5G iPhones will help it bridge a gap in sales in China, where it has been beaten out by rivals like Huawei, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports. But in China, the phone wasn't seen on display at an Apple store in Shanghai. On Tuesday (Oct. in recent years.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The Apple Watch had a record-breaking 2019, outselling the entire Swiss watch industry, a report by Strategy Analytics indicated on Wednesday (Feb. Apple Watch shipped 30.7 million for all Swiss watch brands combined. Regardless, shipments of Apple Watches grew 36 percent between 2018 and 2019. million units.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2019

based NatWest has introduced Apple Pay to its 1 million small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) business banking customers, giving them more options to make payments on the go, LearnerBonds reported on Tuesday (Nov. With Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device or Apple servers. In 2018, some 27.7

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APRIL 1, 2020

For the second consecutive month, Apple Inc. will allow its Apple Card users to defer April payments without interest or penalties to ease financial pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. The only requirement is that Apple Card users must opt into the program by messaging a support representative via the Wallet app on an Apple device.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2020

A new Apple patent application outlines the way a truly independent smart home would function. According to Apple, the challenges of configuring a smart home are a myriad, such as getting the different brands of various items to all work together. Once inserted, the smart home would figure out what to do with them.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Apple has reportedly acquired API integration developer Stamplay for 5 million euros ($5.678 million). The Rome-based startup won a contest to make the best use of new Visa APIs, according to Venture Beat. In fact, it is expected to expand the service with a self-branded credit card next week.

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NOVEMBER 15, 2019

This edition includes news about Facebook’s new payments push, Amazon’s new robotics plan and why Google is working more closely with financial institutions. Goldman Denies Discriminatory Apple Card Practices, Says It Will Reassess Limits. The branding will reflect the financial institutions and not Google.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Citing the deadly coronavirus, Apple has become the first major company to admit it won’t meet its projected revenue for this quarter because of the outbreak, according to published reports Monday (Feb. The fall in tourism from China has also affected luxury brands such as Estée Lauder Cos.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Sam Jadallah, the former CEO of defunct smart lock company Otto, has been hired to head up home initiatives — including HomePod and HomeKit — at Apple. The news comes after Apple recently acquired startup PullString, which specializes in voice-enabled toys and could help the company launch products that create a connected living room.

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JANUARY 16, 2020

Apple has found what could be a powerful partner in getting its music offering out to more consumers. Even so, the outlook for Apple’s services – and the revenue coming from it – is hardly a slam dunk, even as the company looks to gain more from digital services in light of flagging hardware sales. More Digital Services Wins Needed.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Nike is offering 3 percent cash back to Apple Card users when a Nike product is purchased using Apple Pay , TechCrunch reported Monday (Nov. The deal applies to all Nike products when purchases are made using the Apple Card through the Nike website, retail stores, Nike Training Club and more. Apple Pay went live on Oct.

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JUNE 13, 2019

President Donald Trump told reporters that Apple CEO Tim Cook was at the White House on Thursday (June 13), according to a report by Bloomberg. Apple is being investigated by the DOJ. In other Big Tech news , Amazon is officially the world’s most valuable brand, valued at $315.5 Apple comes in second at $309.5

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AUGUST 20, 2019

The launch of the Apple Card is allowing Goldman Sachs to become a leader in consumer banking, according to the bank’s CEO David Solomon. In late March, Apple and Goldman Sachs announced the Apple Card , which users sign up for through Apple Pay. Apple Card is big, but it’s also a beginning,” Solomon added. “In

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019

China is making privacy allowances for digital currency , which faces a new foe in the U.S. Meanwhile, Amazon is opening its first branded grocery store , and there are questions about discrimination and the Apple Card. Amazon To Open First Branded Grocery Store. 11) before confirming the news. Former U.S.

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OCTOBER 12, 2018

Months after Apple CEO Tim Cook said CVS would be accepting Apple Pay, the retailer has brought support for the mobile wallet to stores across the country. “Get your essentials in a flash,” Apple said in a marketing email, according to the outlet. locations to speed up shopping trips for its customers.

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

You can see it in how investors are putting money to work in both consumer-facing and B2B startups, and how startups and incumbents are forging new partnerships to move innovation faster to market. Those conversations have largely ignored the Biggest Tech company of all, Apple, and Apple Pay. consumers showed that of the 7.75

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APRIL 8, 2019

Netflix has removed Airplay support so its users are unable to sling its shows between different Apple devices. With AirPlay support rolling out to third-party devices, there isn’t a way for us to distinguish between devices (what is an Apple TV vs. what isn’t) or certify these experiences.

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OCTOBER 4, 2019

With the recent launch of the Apple Card , Apple has sent a signal that they seek to offer a better user experience than banks. In fact, their slogan for the card is “Created by Apple, Not a Bank?.” But Apple changed the definition of a cellphone — to a smartphone,” she remarked. Especially in the U.S.,

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APRIL 23, 2019

In technology, especially when it comes to consumer-focused technology, Apple is viewed as a disruptive force. but Apple has made itself indispensable across many verticals. The digital card will be linked to Apple Pay. Apple Card is set to be available starting this summer. A New Normal? The Incentives Question.

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JANUARY 18, 2019

Welcome to Five at Five, your late look at the day’s payments and commerce news. Today’s coverage includes the latest potential use for the Apple Watch, and Google’s own smartwatch move. Amazon has new SMB sales figures, PayPal offers interest-free advances and Volvo might have a subscription problem.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Analysts and the media smelled blood in the water after CEO Tim Cook said Apple would stop reporting unit sales of its products, including its crown jewel, the iPhone, next quarter. For Apple, it was consumers not buying iPhones at the frequency they once did. So, how’s Apple going to make that up?

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

In an effort to provide customers with access to items like the iPhone XR and the new iPad Pro, Amazon has reportedly inked a deal with Apple. The eCommerce retailer also plans to sell Beats headphones, which are part of Apple’s lineup, CNET reported. I’d say Apple is pretty safe there.”.

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