Category: Apple Pay

Apple / Apple Pay / iOS

April 17, 2019

Uber says you can use Eats with Apple Pay

Now you can stuff your face with Uber Eats and Face ID — but don’t forget to tip your delivery driver.

Apple / Apple Pay

March 27, 2019

Apple Pay is coming to Portugal, apparently

Apple Pay is coming to Portugal and six other European countries, according to a Tweet from a challenger bank.

Apple / Apple Pay / Apple Services

March 27, 2019

VIDEO: Apple’s full ‘Showtime’ event video is now online

Apple has published the complete video of its critical ‘Showtime’ keynote event for playback on YouTube, and you can watch it here if you wish.

Apple / Apple Business / Apple Pay / Apple Services / Apple TV / iOS

March 25, 2019

Watch all Apple’s ‘Showtime’ event videos here

Apple published a huge range of videos to support its announcements at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino today – you can watch them elsewhere if you like, but you can also watch them here and I hope you do.

Apple / Apple Pay / Apple Services / iOS / iPad

March 25, 2019

Apple introduces its News+ magazine service

Apple has introduced its Texture-based enhancement to Apple News, called Apple News+, a subscription service offering over 300 popular magazines, leading newspapers and digital publishers within Apple News.

Apple / Apple Business / Apple Business / Apple Pay / Apple Services / Apple Watch / iOS

February 21, 2019

Your Apple Watch is going to be your credit card

Apple and Goldman Sachs are planning a joint credit card with a bunch of cutting edge ideas to make finance more fun.

Apple / Apple Pay / Apple Services / iOS / iPhone

February 20, 2019

43% of the world’s iPhone users have enabled Apple Pay

12 percent of Apple Pay users are in the US and 88% are international, report also claims.

Apple / Apple Business / Apple Pay / Apple Services / iOS

January 21, 2019

How Apple can boost Apple Pay adoption

Two recent tests show that when stimulated to do so, consumers will spend more using Apple Pay and will then keep on using the service.

Apple / Apple Pay / Apple Services / iOS

October 2, 2018

Apple Pay Cash inching to launch in Europe

The European launch of Apple Pay Cash appears to be imminent, with multiple reports of new set up and usage screens in some territories, including UK.

Apple / Apple Business / Apple Pay / Apple Watch

August 23, 2018

Apple’s Tim Cook calls America’s national parks ‘treasures’ for all to enjoy

Apple’s making it pretty clear that it is committed to renewable energy and the need to protect beautiful spaces –...

16+ iPhone tips to get things done faster April 19, 2019
I’m attempting to put together an attempt at a definitive list of useful but fast tips to get things done quicker and better on an iPhone. Here are some of my favorites.Siri everything Siri is the fastest way to open an app. It’s the fastest way to open Settings for an app – just ask […]
How your enterprise can help reduce e-waste April 18, 2019
In an effort to help with the huge e-waste problem, Apple now offers a global recycling scheme. In the U.S., it has quadrupled the extent of the program by putting Daisy recycling robots in Best Buy stores across the country.The same machine is also being put in KPN stores in the Netherlands.In a press release, […]
Thoughts on the Apple/Qualcomm settlement April 17, 2019
I wrote on the substance of the Apple/Qualcomm agreement already, so this is just a selection of thoughts/reactions to the surprise settlement of the Apple/Qualcomm litigation.Intel leaves the modem business Apple’s announcement that it reached a deal with Qualcomm was surprising enough, but this was soon followed by news that Intel is shuttering its own 5G […]
Apple settles with Qualcomm - the 5G iPhone looks more real (u) April 16, 2019
In a completely unexpected twist to what was shaping up to be a colossally dull never-ending global lawsuit, Apple and Qualcomm have reached a settlement that means both sides can work together, at least for the next six years.Apple settles with Qualcomm The two companies announced their new détente in a press release, titled: “Qualcomm […]
19+ brilliant Apple Watch tricks and tips April 16, 2019
You wear it daily, might be slightly obsessive about the Activity app, but are you getting everything you can from using your Apple Watch?Check the time No one likes people who check the time in the middle of a meeting, even though everyone does it. Apple Watch lets you check the time surreptitiously – just […]
12+ essential iPad productivity tips April 15, 2019
If you use your iPad to get things done, then you may want to review this short collection of iPad productivity tips.Use Dictation to write You see that little microphone button to the left of the Space bar? Tap this and you can dictate your message using Siri.Siri for Settings If you are using an […]
15 business ideas you can steal from Apple April 12, 2019
“We’ve always been shameless about stealing great ideas,” Apple’s Steve Jobs famously said.So, which of Apple’s ideas about how to run a business can you steal to make your business better? Here’s some suggestions.Consistency takes discipline Consider Apple’s track record. Ever since the iMac, it has delivered consistently important products: iTunes, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple […]
Will Apple need to spin out its services business? April 11, 2019
Following a complaint from Spotify, Apple faces EU anti-trust investigation to determine if it unfairly favors its own apps above those from its competitors.The whole widget The problem appears to be two-fold:Competing services such as Spotify resent paying Apple a percentage on subscription and digital item sales. Competitors also argue that the built-in nature of […]
Your iPhone will be your passport April 10, 2019
Imagine if all you needed to do was wave your iPhone or Apple Watch a couple of times to take a flight, with the device handling your boarding card, identity, and immigration documents.Your iPhone will be your passport One of Apple’s many missions with the iPhone has always been to replace everything you have in […]
How Apple Search Ads work April 9, 2019
If you or your business publishes iOS apps, you may need to take a look at Apple Search Ads to reach more potential customers.What are Apple Search Ads? Apple Search Ads are the small advertisements you see inside App Store search results.When available Search Ads appear at the top of the search results listings, which […]