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Apple Launches National Parks Initiative

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Apple has announced a new initiative that will help its customers support and enjoy America’s national parks. 24 through 31, the company is donating $1 to the National Park Foundation for every purchase made with Apple Pay at any Apple Store, online at apple.com or through the Apple Store app in the U.S.

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Is It Time For Apple To Allow Others Access To The iPhone NFC Chip?

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And you can see it in the hustle by retailers and brands large and small to pivot their businesses and business models — and the disclaimers on just about every retail site starting a week or more ago that orders placed online might not make it in time for Christmas. Apple Pay’s Digital-First Disconnect. consumers since March. [1].

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Apple Debuts Dedicated Store For Military And Vets

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Apple announced on Monday (Dec. 3) that it will open a new online store dedicated to veterans and active military personnel, according to a report. The store will offer eligible military customers a 10 percent discount on Apple products, including in-demand items like iPhones, accessories and even the Apple Watch.

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EU Investigates Apple Pay, App Store

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The European Union (EU) has launched antitrust investigations into potential violations by Apple of competition laws in its Apple Pay service and App Store, The Wall Street Journal reported. If found guilty, Apple could face a fine of up to 10 percent of its annual revenue and be forced to amend its business practices.

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Apple To Reopen Approximately 100 US Retail Locations

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Apple , which runs 510 retail locations throughout the globe, intends to open roughly 100 U.S. The technology company will have approximately 130 of 271 Apple Stores in the country open by this week’s conclusion, CNBC reported. Apple’s locations, for their part, many times anchor key shopping centers or areas.).

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Digital Payments, Online Ordering And Memberships Top This Week’s News

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We have deep dives on digital payments, online ordering and memberships. Weak iPhone Sales Cost Apple Nearly Half a Trillion Dollars in Market Cap . From Online Ordering to Cupcake ATMs: How Sprinkles Prepared for the Pandemic. Apple’s Services Shift Lacks Key Details.

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Apple Pay, X-Border Invoices, Quick Accept Top This Week’s News

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It was a busy week for commerce and payments, as Apple Pay turned six and J.P. We have deep dives on Apple Pay, cross-border invoices and J.P. Apple Pay At Six: How Consumers Are Using It At The Physical Point Of Sale. Where does Apple Pay stand today? Morgan Chase’s QuickAccept. Tracker and Reports.

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