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Samsung Pay may not be available in the United Kingdom yet, but it’s rapidly expanding its reach in China in a March deal with UnionPay, the world’s largest credit card network, and now through a new deal with Alipay. Take that, Apple. MORE
Samsung is reorganizing its executive suite following a drop in earnings and the retrial of former leader and Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong, known professionally as Jay Y. Samsung has benefited from Huawei ’s trouble in network equipment and Apple’s absence in 5G smartphones. MORE
Samsung has announced that it will offer iTunes Movies and TV Shows and Apple AirPlay 2 support on all 2019 Samsung Smart TV models beginning this spring, while support on 2018 Samsung Smart TVs will launch through a firmware update. MORE
A New Year’s Eve ransomware attack on Travelex continued to affect global businesses and customers today, including multiple Samsung Pay users, according to reports. Any users attempting to make a financial transfer via Samsung Pay will be unable to complete the process. MORE
On Thursday (April 12), Samsung Pay , the digital payment unit of Samsung Electronics, debuted Samsung Rewards, which gives users reward points every time they use the Samsung Pay mobile payment service to make purchases. According to news from BGR , with the program, it doesn’t matter what the Samsung Pay customer purchases with his or her mobile device. BGR noted that in India, Samsung Rewards works both with Samsung Pay and Samsung Pay Mini. MORE
Samsung, the South Korean consumer electronics giant, announced Thursday (March 20) a partnership with Prepaid Financial Services (PFS) to launch Samsung Pay for its branded cards. In a press release , Samsung said cardholders on specific programs issued and managed by PFS in the U.K. MORE
While the app on the Google Play Store , called “Updates for Samsung,” did indeed redistribute Samsung’s software, it was also a scam to get users to pay money for the updates. Security & Fraud fraud Google mobile app News scam Updates for Samsung What's Hot MORE
With a high-end product that is said to fold inward like a classic flip phone, Samsung Electronics Co. At the same time, Samsung reportedly had a design defect that made it push back the release of the Galaxy Fold. “I’m Retail Galaxy Fold huawei News phone Royole Samsung What's Hot MORE
Said sites including thenextweb.com , Samsung, no small player in mobile devices, submitted three trademark requests in Europe that offer up some clues into blockchain-focused phones. Blockchain dtcc IBM News SamsungIn the world of blockchain phones, another name may crowd the pantheon. MORE
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Exclusive Mobile Payments Retail Technology Accenture Citi Bank mobile wallets Samsung Electronics Samsung PayIt’s no secret that mobile wallets, although well-intended, haven’t gained much traction among consumers. MORE
To offer a new way to shop and spend, the new virtual Samsung Pay Cash account is letting users add money and shop online as well in stores with the Samsung Pay app. At the same time, only users themselves can open Samsung Pay. MORE
Samsung has shut down its India-specific, AI-powered app called Samsung Mall, according to a report. India is a big market for Samsung, and its research and development team is based there. When it launched, Samsung said it would work with Bixby , the company’s voice assistant. MORE
can now accept Samsung Pay for in-app payments. In a press release , Braintree said support for Samsung Pay was driven by focusing on what will drive the future of commerce and help merchants. could use PayPal within Samsung Pay at millions of retailers. MORE
Samsung has introduced a new refrigerator that’s the latest addition to its Family Hub lineup, with artificial intelligence (AI) and features that can plan meals and connect with Samsung devices around the home, according to a report by VentureBeat. MORE
A South Korean court slapped three Samsung Electronics executives with jail sentences Monday (Dec. Prosecutors said computers and servers from Samsung Biologics , a contract drug manufacturer, were buried beneath factory floors to conceal evidence. MORE
Numbers from Canalys showed that the quarter’s growth was led by Apple and Samsung , which had 32 percent and 121 percent growth, respectively, at 2.9 Samsung most recently showcased these capabilities with its latest Watch Active 2 series, though other vendors are close behind.”. MORE
A new report claims that Samsung is set to release another smart speaker next year, in addition to the Galaxy Home. According to SamMobile , the other Samsung speaker will reportedly bear the model number “SM-V310” and come in black. MORE
A report has revealed that Samsung is planning to develop its own proprietary blockchain network, as well as launch its own cryptocurrency token. The source also revealed that the company is planning to launch its own “Samsung Coin” in the future. MORE
Samsung disclosed that it will introduce an “artificial human” called Neon at CES 2020 on Jan. The limited information about Neon was shared on Samsung’s Twitter account, and includes an “Artificial Human” teaser in several languages with the tagline “Have you met an ‘artificial’?”. MORE
Samsung announced a partnership with Lyft on Tuesday (Oct. The partnership marks the first expansion of Samsung Rewards beyond the Galaxy ecosystem,” Samsung said in a press release , “and is just the beginning of what we have in store.”. MORE
With a problem that stems from some silicone cases, Samsung explained a significant security flaw that could allow anyone’s fingerprint to unlock the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 family of smartphones. Security & Fraud biometrics News Samsung Security Smartphones What's Hot MORE
Samsung has introduced three new smart home items that are low-cost entrants into the space, according to a report. A SmartThings hub by Samsung runs about $70. Retail Innovation News Samsung smart home Technology What's Hot MORE
and China impacts the global markets for smartphones and chips, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. Retail News Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. As the trade war between the U.S. predicts a sharp drop in operating profit for the second quarter. MORE
Samsung ’s latest Galaxy Note 10 aims to boost blockchain adoption by making it more user-friendly, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Sept. Samsung is also rolling out the Galaxy Fold in South Korea. Samsung is partnering with the creator of the Klaytn platform, Ground X Corp. MORE
Travelio, a property technology startup based out of Indonesia, recently announced that the Samsung Venture Investment Corporation has joined the company’s Series B funding round, according to reports. . We are very fortunate to have Samsung as the latest addition to our shareholders. MORE
Samsung Electronics gave a first look at a foldable phone that has a screen similar to a small tablet on Wednesday (November 7) in California. Innovation android apps Flexible Scrren foldable phone mobile News Samsung smartphone Technology What's Hot MORE
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. MORE
Samsung Pay usually goes hand-in-hand with a Samsung mobile device, typically one of its smartphones, but that is no longer the case with Samsung Pay working without a Samsung smartphone. According to a report by 9to5Google , Samsung Pay confirmed on Twitter that the Gear S3 Classic and the Gear S3 Frontier will work with or without a Samsung smartphone. Samsung has said that such watches are “trendy” at the moment. MORE
Samsung Electronics is acquiring network services provider TeleWorld Solutions (TWS) to build out the next generation of wireless, TechCrunch reported Monday (Jan. Everyone at TeleWorld Solutions is excited to be part of the Samsung family,” said Shervin Gerami, CEO of TeleWorld Solutions. MORE
With a new array of budget-friendly devices, Samsung Electronics is looking to double its online sales of smartphones in 2019 to reach $1 billion in India. Samsung India Senior Vice President Asim Warsi told the newswire, “Business-to-consumer sales in the online market are expected to be $4.5 MORE
Samsung has introduced a new refrigerator that’s the latest addition to its Family Hub lineup, with artificial intelligence (AI) and features that can plan meals and connect with Samsung devices around the home, according to a report by VentureBeat. MORE
Samsung is introducing a marketplace for Bixby, the company’s voice assistant, despite its relatively unknown name when stacked against the likes of Alexa, Siri and Cortana. . Mastercard and Samsung are aiming to solve that problem with their new alliance. MORE
At its developer conference, Samsung provided a sneak peek at a concept for a new foldable smartphone that has a vertical fold, similar to that of an old flip phone, instead of a horizontal fold like its recently released Galaxy Fold device. MORE
And this isn’t a small or niche subset of consumers – according to the latest edition of the Digital Consumer Report , a PYMNTS/ Samsung Pay collaboration, 58 percent of consumers reported engaging in contextual commerce. MORE
Samsung's upcoming XCover Pro phone, which can accept contactless payments without add-on hardware, is the first of what Visa hopes will be many devices capable of natively handling NFC payments. NFC Wearable payments Mobile payments Mobile point-of-sale Network rules Visa Samsung MORE
Samsung Venture Investment Corporation (SVIC) announced on Wednesday (July 10) an $8.5 In terms of the OSLabs investment, De said that its suite of mobile apps are now available in Samsung’s Galaxy Store. MORE
In an effort to grow adoption, Samsung Pay is rolling out international money transfers to accounts in 47 countries, the company said this week. Called Samsung Pay Cash, the capability lets customers send money via direct deposit or arrangements to pick up funds in person. MORE
Samsung has reached an agreement with an online marketplace for financial products in India that will allow consumers to apply for credit cards and loans through the Samsung Pay app. Paisabazaar will not be integrated with Samsung Pay outside of India. MORE
Particularly standing in the spotlight are JPMorgan Chase , Samsung and Apple — for very different reasons. Samsung Virtual Human. Samsung disclosed that it will introduce a new “artificial human” to the world at CES 2020 in Las Vegas this week. MORE
Personal payment cards issued by the Royal Bank of Canada are now supported by Samsung’s mobile payment system, Samsung Pay, the company announced today. Cards Exclusive Mobile Payments credit cards Mobile Payments RBC Samsung Pay MORE
Samsung Electronics is acquiring network services provider TeleWorld Solutions (TWS) to build out the next generation of wireless, TechCrunch reported Monday (Jan. Everyone at TeleWorld Solutions is excited to be part of the Samsung family,” said Shervin Gerami, CEO of TeleWorld Solutions. MORE
Samsung announced a partnership with Lyft on Tuesday (Oct. The partnership marks the first expansion of Samsung Rewards beyond the Galaxy ecosystem,” Samsung said in a press release , “and is just the beginning of what we have in store.”. MORE
Today Mastercard announced that it will be partnering with Microsoft, Google, and Samsung in order to integrate its Masterpass network with those digital wallets — so users of Google Wallet, Android Pay, or Samsung Pay can shop online wherever Masterpass is accepted, starting in early 2017. MORE
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OCTOBER 3, 2019
To offer a new way to shop and spend, the new virtual Samsung Pay Cash account is letting users add money and shop online as well in stores with the Samsung Pay app. At the same time, only users themselves can open Samsung Pay.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 7, 2019
Samsung has announced that it will offer iTunes Movies and TV Shows and Apple AirPlay 2 support on all 2019 Samsung Smart TV models beginning this spring, while support on 2018 Samsung Smart TVs will launch through a firmware update.
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PYMNTS
JANUARY 20, 2020
Samsung is reorganizing its executive suite following a drop in earnings and the retrial of former leader and Samsung heir Lee Jae-yong, known professionally as Jay Y. Samsung has benefited from Huawei ’s trouble in network equipment and Apple’s absence in 5G smartphones.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 29, 2019
Samsung disclosed that it will introduce an “artificial human” called Neon at CES 2020 on Jan. The limited information about Neon was shared on Samsung’s Twitter account, and includes an “Artificial Human” teaser in several languages with the tagline “Have you met an ‘artificial’?”.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 5, 2019
Samsung ’s latest Galaxy Note 10 aims to boost blockchain adoption by making it more user-friendly, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday (Sept. Samsung is also rolling out the Galaxy Fold in South Korea. Samsung is partnering with the creator of the Klaytn platform, Ground X Corp.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Samsung announced a partnership with Lyft on Tuesday (Oct. The partnership marks the first expansion of Samsung Rewards beyond the Galaxy ecosystem,” Samsung said in a press release , “and is just the beginning of what we have in store.”.
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OCTOBER 4, 2019
In an effort to grow adoption, Samsung Pay is rolling out international money transfers to accounts in 47 countries, the company said this week. Called Samsung Pay Cash, the capability lets customers send money via direct deposit or arrangements to pick up funds in person.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 3, 2019
With a high-end product that is said to fold inward like a classic flip phone, Samsung Electronics Co. At the same time, Samsung reportedly had a design defect that made it push back the release of the Galaxy Fold. “I’m Retail Galaxy Fold huawei News phone Royole Samsung What's Hot
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Said sites including thenextweb.com , Samsung, no small player in mobile devices, submitted three trademark requests in Europe that offer up some clues into blockchain-focused phones. Blockchain dtcc IBM News SamsungIn the world of blockchain phones, another name may crowd the pantheon.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 13, 2020
Samsung Electronics is acquiring network services provider TeleWorld Solutions (TWS) to build out the next generation of wireless, TechCrunch reported Monday (Jan. Everyone at TeleWorld Solutions is excited to be part of the Samsung family,” said Shervin Gerami, CEO of TeleWorld Solutions.
PYMNTS
JULY 14, 2019
Samsung has reached an agreement with an online marketplace for financial products in India that will allow consumers to apply for credit cards and loans through the Samsung Pay app. Paisabazaar will not be integrated with Samsung Pay outside of India.
PYMNTS
JULY 1, 2019
Samsung is introducing a marketplace for Bixby, the company’s voice assistant, despite its relatively unknown name when stacked against the likes of Alexa, Siri and Cortana. . Mastercard and Samsung are aiming to solve that problem with their new alliance.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 29, 2019
Samsung announced a partnership with Lyft on Tuesday (Oct. The partnership marks the first expansion of Samsung Rewards beyond the Galaxy ecosystem,” Samsung said in a press release , “and is just the beginning of what we have in store.”.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 9, 2020
A New Year’s Eve ransomware attack on Travelex continued to affect global businesses and customers today, including multiple Samsung Pay users, according to reports. Any users attempting to make a financial transfer via Samsung Pay will be unable to complete the process.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 1, 2018
can now accept Samsung Pay for in-app payments. In a press release , Braintree said support for Samsung Pay was driven by focusing on what will drive the future of commerce and help merchants. could use PayPal within Samsung Pay at millions of retailers.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 18, 2019
With a problem that stems from some silicone cases, Samsung explained a significant security flaw that could allow anyone’s fingerprint to unlock the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10 family of smartphones. Security & Fraud biometrics News Samsung Security Smartphones What's Hot
PYMNTS
APRIL 25, 2019
A report has revealed that Samsung is planning to develop its own proprietary blockchain network, as well as launch its own cryptocurrency token. The source also revealed that the company is planning to launch its own “Samsung Coin” in the future.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 9, 2019
A South Korean court slapped three Samsung Electronics executives with jail sentences Monday (Dec. Prosecutors said computers and servers from Samsung Biologics , a contract drug manufacturer, were buried beneath factory floors to conceal evidence.
PYMNTS
APRIL 12, 2018
On Thursday (April 12), Samsung Pay , the digital payment unit of Samsung Electronics, debuted Samsung Rewards, which gives users reward points every time they use the Samsung Pay mobile payment service to make purchases. According to news from BGR , with the program, it doesn’t matter what the Samsung Pay customer purchases with his or her mobile device. BGR noted that in India, Samsung Rewards works both with Samsung Pay and Samsung Pay Mini.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 2, 2020
Samsung has introduced a new refrigerator that’s the latest addition to its Family Hub lineup, with artificial intelligence (AI) and features that can plan meals and connect with Samsung devices around the home, according to a report by VentureBeat.
Bank Innovation
APRIL 19, 2018
Personal payment cards issued by the Royal Bank of Canada are now supported by Samsung’s mobile payment system, Samsung Pay, the company announced today. Cards Exclusive Mobile Payments credit cards Mobile Payments RBC Samsung Pay
PYMNTS
JANUARY 6, 2020
Particularly standing in the spotlight are JPMorgan Chase , Samsung and Apple — for very different reasons. Samsung Virtual Human. Samsung disclosed that it will introduce a new “artificial human” to the world at CES 2020 in Las Vegas this week.
PYMNTS
JULY 31, 2019
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.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 30, 2019
At its developer conference, Samsung provided a sneak peek at a concept for a new foldable smartphone that has a vertical fold, similar to that of an old flip phone, instead of a horizontal fold like its recently released Galaxy Fold device.
PYMNTS
JULY 2, 2019
Samsung has shut down its India-specific, AI-powered app called Samsung Mall, according to a report. India is a big market for Samsung, and its research and development team is based there. When it launched, Samsung said it would work with Bixby , the company’s voice assistant.
PYMNTS
JULY 8, 2019
While the app on the Google Play Store , called “Updates for Samsung,” did indeed redistribute Samsung’s software, it was also a scam to get users to pay money for the updates. Security & Fraud fraud Google mobile app News scam Updates for Samsung What's Hot
Bank Innovation
OCTOBER 24, 2016
Today Mastercard announced that it will be partnering with Microsoft, Google, and Samsung in order to integrate its Masterpass network with those digital wallets — so users of Google Wallet, Android Pay, or Samsung Pay can shop online wherever Masterpass is accepted, starting in early 2017.
PYMNTS
JUNE 24, 2019
Samsung has introduced three new smart home items that are low-cost entrants into the space, according to a report. A SmartThings hub by Samsung runs about $70. Retail Innovation News Samsung smart home Technology What's Hot
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JANUARY 13, 2020
Samsung's upcoming XCover Pro phone, which can accept contactless payments without add-on hardware, is the first of what Visa hopes will be many devices capable of natively handling NFC payments. NFC Wearable payments Mobile payments Mobile point-of-sale Network rules Visa Samsung
PYMNTS
AUGUST 15, 2019
Numbers from Canalys showed that the quarter’s growth was led by Apple and Samsung , which had 32 percent and 121 percent growth, respectively, at 2.9 Samsung most recently showcased these capabilities with its latest Watch Active 2 series, though other vendors are close behind.”.
PYMNTS
MAY 29, 2019
With a new array of budget-friendly devices, Samsung Electronics is looking to double its online sales of smartphones in 2019 to reach $1 billion in India. Samsung India Senior Vice President Asim Warsi told the newswire, “Business-to-consumer sales in the online market are expected to be $4.5
PYMNTS
MARCH 20, 2019
Samsung, the South Korean consumer electronics giant, announced Thursday (March 20) a partnership with Prepaid Financial Services (PFS) to launch Samsung Pay for its branded cards. In a press release , Samsung said cardholders on specific programs issued and managed by PFS in the U.K.
PYMNTS
MARCH 25, 2019
And this isn’t a small or niche subset of consumers – according to the latest edition of the Digital Consumer Report , a PYMNTS/ Samsung Pay collaboration, 58 percent of consumers reported engaging in contextual commerce.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 2, 2019
A new report claims that Samsung is set to release another smart speaker next year, in addition to the Galaxy Home. According to SamMobile , the other Samsung speaker will reportedly bear the model number “SM-V310” and come in black.
Mobile Payments Today
NOVEMBER 8, 2016
Mobile Payments Today recently spoke with Samsung about everything Samsung Pay
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 12, 2019
Travelio, a property technology startup based out of Indonesia, recently announced that the Samsung Venture Investment Corporation has joined the company’s Series B funding round, according to reports. . We are very fortunate to have Samsung as the latest addition to our shareholders.
PYMNTS
JULY 5, 2019
and China impacts the global markets for smartphones and chips, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. Retail News Samsung Electronics Co Ltd. As the trade war between the U.S. predicts a sharp drop in operating profit for the second quarter.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Samsung Electronics gave a first look at a foldable phone that has a screen similar to a small tablet on Wednesday (November 7) in California. Innovation android apps Flexible Scrren foldable phone mobile News Samsung smartphone Technology What's Hot
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MAY 1, 2017
Exclusive Mobile Payments Retail Technology Accenture Citi Bank mobile wallets Samsung Electronics Samsung PayIt’s no secret that mobile wallets, although well-intended, haven’t gained much traction among consumers.
PYMNTS
JULY 10, 2019
Samsung Venture Investment Corporation (SVIC) announced on Wednesday (July 10) an $8.5 In terms of the OSLabs investment, De said that its suite of mobile apps are now available in Samsung’s Galaxy Store.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
Samsung Pay usually goes hand-in-hand with a Samsung mobile device, typically one of its smartphones, but that is no longer the case with Samsung Pay working without a Samsung smartphone. According to a report by 9to5Google , Samsung Pay confirmed on Twitter that the Gear S3 Classic and the Gear S3 Frontier will work with or without a Samsung smartphone. Samsung has said that such watches are “trendy” at the moment.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 2, 2020
Samsung has introduced a new refrigerator that’s the latest addition to its Family Hub lineup, with artificial intelligence (AI) and features that can plan meals and connect with Samsung devices around the home, according to a report by VentureBeat.
Bank Innovation
MAY 20, 2016
Samsung Pay may not be available in the United Kingdom yet, but it’s rapidly expanding its reach in China in a March deal with UnionPay, the world’s largest credit card network, and now through a new deal with Alipay. Take that, Apple.
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