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Samsung Looks To 5G Retail As Revenue Declines

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Smartphone shipments for Samsung increased in the second quarter of 2019, the company said in its latest earnings report , thanks to retail sales of its mid-level models. Samsung’s earnings provide a glimpse into the intersection of retail and mobile. can now accept Samsung Pay for in-app payments. Profit Problems.

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Today In Payments: Samsung Pay Launches Debit Card; Apple Introduces New eCommerce Portal

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In today’s top news, Samsung Pay is launching a debit card and a money management tool, and Apple has introduced a new ecommerce portal. Samsung Pay Launches Debit Card, Money Management. Samsung Pay is launching a physical debit card, and this summer the company will introduce a money management tool in partnership with SoFi.

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How Handset Makers Are Trying To Keep Customers

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Going Big on New Features: the Foldable Samsung. Whatever it is people will say about the newly released Samsung Galaxy Fold , no one is going to suggest that it looks like an iPhone. According to Samsung , the “Galaxy Fold opens smoothly and naturally, like a book, and closes flat and compact with a satisfying click.”

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Here Are The Asian Smartphone Upstarts Gunning To Displace Apple, Samsung, And Huawei In The Region

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Large companies like Samsung , Apple , and Huawei have traditionally dominated the Asian smartphones market, but in recent years, new makers have slowly emerged to chip away at that dominance. In 2016, Xiaomi shared the leadership position with Samsung in terms of phones sold in India, with its low-cost line leading growth.

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E la Carte Launches New Payment Terminal That Supports Apple Pay

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The new PrestoPrime EMV Terminal is the successor to E la Carte’s current Presto System, which is operational every day in more than 1,800 restaurants across the United States and accepts contactless payments from Apple Pay , Android Pay and Samsung Pay. It also acts as a QR code reader and camera.

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Girl Scouts Are Bringing mPOS To The Cookie Booth

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Fewer consumers are carrying cash these days, noted Alantria Harris, senior director of product programs and retail for the Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. Children who participate in Girl Scouts learn life and leadership skills, and receive an education in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and business.

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Square Heads To The UK, Wells Fargo Hearts NFC And Ant Financial Finds Some Fighting Words

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Samsung managed to take up most of the oxygen in the mobile room this week — and the big show included the world’s introduction to the new Galaxy phone, Bixby, VR, Samsung Pass, and Samsung Pay’s and Visa Checkout’s partnership to bring Samsung Pay to the online world. Alipay’s Pointed Response To MoneyGram.

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