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All rights reserved.phonearena@phonearena.com (PhoneArena)https://www.phonearena.com/images/logo/phonearena-logo-light-blue-small.pnghttps://www.phonearena.com/14480https://www.phonearena.com/news/new-apple-pay-ad-will-make-you-nervous_id176464https://www.phonearena.com/news/new-apple-pay-ad-will-make-you-nervous_id176464Apple Pay was estimated to have generated up to $4.5 billion in revenue during FY 2025.ArticlesTue, 09 Dec 2025 12:48:10 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/new-apple-pay-ad-will-make-you-nervous_id176464#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/range-of-nfc-expands-by-factor-of-four-with-nfc-release-15-update_id171483https://www.phonearena.com/news/range-of-nfc-expands-by-factor-of-four-with-nfc-release-15-update_id171483The range of NFC is rising by a factor of 4 with the NFC 15 Update making tap to pay faster and more precise.ArticlesWed, 18 Jun 2025 22:39:17 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/range-of-nfc-expands-by-factor-of-four-with-nfc-release-15-update_id171483#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/samsung-tap-to-transfer-arrives_id170898https://www.phonearena.com/news/samsung-tap-to-transfer-arrives_id170898ArticlesFri, 30 May 2025 16:06:47 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/samsung-tap-to-transfer-arrives_id170898#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-supports-new-banks_id166113https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-supports-new-banks_id166113Google Wallet added support for 16 new US banks and credit institutions.ArticlesTue, 24 Dec 2024 07:16:10 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-supports-new-banks_id166113#commentsCosmin Vasilehttps://www.phonearena.com/news/americans-shop-with-their-phones_id165325https://www.phonearena.com/news/americans-shop-with-their-phones_id165325ArticlesFri, 29 Nov 2024 00:21:07 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/americans-shop-with-their-phones_id165325#commentsSebastian Pierhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-celebrates-10-years-with-new-features_id163873https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-celebrates-10-years-with-new-features_id163873Apple will be celebrating the 10th anniversary of the launch of Apple Pay on October 20th.ArticlesThu, 17 Oct 2024 23:32:10 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-celebrates-10-years-with-new-features_id163873#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-support-more-banks_id163854https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-support-more-banks_id163854Google Wallet adds 17 new names to the list of supported US banks and financial institutions.ArticlesThu, 17 Oct 2024 08:12:17 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-support-more-banks_id163854#commentsCosmin Vasilehttps://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-update-new-countries_id163154https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-update-new-countries_id163154Google has just announced that Google Wallet for Android is now available in 10 more countries.ArticlesSat, 28 Sep 2024 01:29:49 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-update-new-countries_id163154#commentsCosmin Vasilehttps://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-support-more-banks_id162958https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-support-more-banks_id162958This week, 47 names have been added to the list of Google Wallet-supported banks.ArticlesTue, 24 Sep 2024 09:03:41 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-support-more-banks_id162958#commentsCosmin Vasilehttps://www.phonearena.com/news/next-generation-of-nfc-will-handle-multiple-tasks-with-one-button-push_id160115https://www.phonearena.com/news/next-generation-of-nfc-will-handle-multiple-tasks-with-one-button-push_id160115The next generation of Near Field Communication (NFC) will allow multiple tasks to be completed with the push of a single button.ArticlesThu, 04 Jul 2024 21:05:52 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/next-generation-of-nfc-will-handle-multiple-tasks-with-one-button-push_id160115#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-users-need-to-watch-for-unauthorized-charges_id159901https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-users-need-to-watch-for-unauthorized-charges_id159901Some Apple Pay users in Hungary are getting charged twice for past transactions and canceled subscriptions.ArticlesFri, 28 Jun 2024 02:07:11 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-users-need-to-watch-for-unauthorized-charges_id159901#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-replaces-fitbit-pay_id157901https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-replaces-fitbit-pay_id157901ArticlesWed, 01 May 2024 03:24:06 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wallet-replaces-fitbit-pay_id157901#commentsCosmin Vasilehttps://www.phonearena.com/news/new-verification-setting-feature-added-to-google-wallet_id156666https://www.phonearena.com/news/new-verification-setting-feature-added-to-google-wallet_id156666Google Wallet adds a feature allowing Android users to pay for a city bus or train using a credit or debit card without verification.ArticlesTue, 26 Mar 2024 01:04:47 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/new-verification-setting-feature-added-to-google-wallet_id156666#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/some-apple-pay-users-have-to-resort-to-paying-like-a-luddite_id155429https://www.phonearena.com/news/some-apple-pay-users-have-to-resort-to-paying-like-a-luddite_id155429Apple Pay is undergoing maintenance according to Apple and some users have not been able to use their iPhone to make a purchase.ArticlesSat, 17 Feb 2024 15:15:07 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/some-apple-pay-users-have-to-resort-to-paying-like-a-luddite_id155429#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-announces-big-changes-in-eu_id154710https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-announces-big-changes-in-eu_id154710Apple announced today that it is making major changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the EU.ArticlesThu, 25 Jan 2024 17:03:30 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-announces-big-changes-in-eu_id154710#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/spotify-in-app-purchases_id154683https://www.phonearena.com/news/spotify-in-app-purchases_id154683Spotify announced earlier today that it plans to make the first step toward becoming independent when it comes to in-app purchases in just a few months.ArticlesThu, 25 Jan 2024 02:09:46 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/spotify-in-app-purchases_id154683#commentsCosmin Vasilehttps://www.phonearena.com/news/zelle-venmo-and-other-apps-drain-users-bank-accounts_id154678https://www.phonearena.com/news/zelle-venmo-and-other-apps-drain-users-bank-accounts_id154678Manhattan DA Bragg Jr. warns that Zelle, Venmo and Cash App are draining bank accounts due to fraud.ArticlesWed, 24 Jan 2024 17:25:08 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/zelle-venmo-and-other-apps-drain-users-bank-accounts_id154678#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pressured-by-eu-again_id154525https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pressured-by-eu-again_id154525The EU is forcing Apple to make yet another change to the iPhone by adding support to third-party contactless payment platforms.ArticlesFri, 19 Jan 2024 12:56:15 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pressured-by-eu-again_id154525#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/lowes-finally-supports-apple-pay_id153827https://www.phonearena.com/news/lowes-finally-supports-apple-pay_id153827ArticlesTue, 26 Dec 2023 21:20:09 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/lowes-finally-supports-apple-pay_id153827#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/us-iphone-ipad-users-can-borrow-from-apple-short-term_id151909https://www.phonearena.com/news/us-iphone-ipad-users-can-borrow-from-apple-short-term_id151909Apple Pay Later is rolling out to all iPhone and iPad users in the U.S. giving them the chance to borrow $75-$1,000 from Apple.ArticlesTue, 24 Oct 2023 21:49:47 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/us-iphone-ipad-users-can-borrow-from-apple-short-term_id151909#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/paypal-apple-pay-support_id150498https://www.phonearena.com/news/paypal-apple-pay-support_id150498Starting today, Pay Pal credit and debit cards can be added tot he Apple Wallet app where they can be used with Apple Pay.ArticlesThu, 07 Sep 2023 16:07:55 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/paypal-apple-pay-support_id150498#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-fifth-most-used-payment-option-globally_id150097https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-fifth-most-used-payment-option-globally_id150097Apple Pay is the fifth most used payment option worldwide as Apple looks to promote its mobile payment service.ArticlesThu, 24 Aug 2023 15:36:49 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-fifth-most-used-payment-option-globally_id150097#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-promo-videos_id149950https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-promo-videos_id149950ArticlesMon, 21 Aug 2023 15:50:18 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-promo-videos_id149950#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-marketing-campaign_id149237https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-marketing-campaign_id149237Apple kicks off a marketing campaign for Apple Pay on Twitter using a couple of hashtags related to its mobile payment service.ArticlesWed, 26 Jul 2023 12:24:54 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-marketing-campaign_id149237#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/smartphone-chip-supplier-sees-strong-chinese-iphone-sales_id149212https://www.phonearena.com/news/smartphone-chip-supplier-sees-strong-chinese-iphone-sales_id149212An executive of the company that supplies the smartphone industry with NFC chips says iPhone sales will remain strong in China.ArticlesTue, 25 Jul 2023 15:27:41 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/smartphone-chip-supplier-sees-strong-chinese-iphone-sales_id149212#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/goldman-sachs-could-dump-apple-card-on-amex_id148578https://www.phonearena.com/news/goldman-sachs-could-dump-apple-card-on-amex_id148578The Wall Street Journal reports that Goldman Sachs is looking to turn over its Apple Card portfolio to American Express.ArticlesSun, 02 Jul 2023 16:20:14 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/goldman-sachs-could-dump-apple-card-on-amex_id148578#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-google-pay-improvements-coming_id148408https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-google-pay-improvements-coming_id148408ArticlesSat, 24 Jun 2023 13:08:22 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-google-pay-improvements-coming_id148408#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/google-assistant-will-stop-paying-for-gas_id144197https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-assistant-will-stop-paying-for-gas_id144197ArticlesFri, 09 Dec 2022 22:07:05 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-assistant-will-stop-paying-for-gas_id144197#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-mastercard-visa-transactions_id142560https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-mastercard-visa-transactions_id142560Apple Pay now moves $6 trillion in annual transactions.ArticlesThu, 15 Sep 2022 09:14:42 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-mastercard-visa-transactions_id142560#commentsDaniel Petrovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-tightens-fraud-prevention-features_id139758https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-tightens-fraud-prevention-features_id139758Apple is tightening up its fraud protection feature for Apple Pay that will evaluate some information about your Apple ID, device, and location.ArticlesWed, 20 Apr 2022 16:27:24 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-tightens-fraud-prevention-features_id139758#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/pixel-update-breaks-contactless-payments-_id139000https://www.phonearena.com/news/pixel-update-breaks-contactless-payments-_id139000The March update installed by Pixel 3a-5a users is causing problems preventing those models from making contactless payments.ArticlesFri, 11 Mar 2022 23:54:08 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/pixel-update-breaks-contactless-payments-_id139000#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-bitcoin-cryptocurrency-support_id136347https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-bitcoin-cryptocurrency-support_id136347ArticlesWed, 10 Nov 2021 11:11:19 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-bitcoin-cryptocurrency-support_id136347#commentsDoroteya Borisovahttps://www.phonearena.com/news/whatsapp-digital-wallet-novi-integration_id136312https://www.phonearena.com/news/whatsapp-digital-wallet-novi-integration_id136312WhatsApp will soon support integration with the Novi digital wallet.ArticlesWed, 10 Nov 2021 02:30:44 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/whatsapp-digital-wallet-novi-integration_id136312#commentsDoroteya Borisovahttps://www.phonearena.com/news/paypal-interested-in-buying-pinterest_id135862https://www.phonearena.com/news/paypal-interested-in-buying-pinterest_id135862PayPal is reportedly close to announcing a purchase of Pinterest for $45 billion or $70 a share. PayPal wants to join other firms that are selling items posted on social commerce sites.ArticlesWed, 20 Oct 2021 16:12:32 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/paypal-interested-in-buying-pinterest_id135862#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/Unaddressed-Apple-Pay-Visa-contactless-card-exploit-could-part-you-with-your-funds_id135500https://www.phonearena.com/news/Unaddressed-Apple-Pay-Visa-contactless-card-exploit-could-part-you-with-your-funds_id135500ArticlesTue, 05 Oct 2021 05:36:15 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/Unaddressed-Apple-Pay-Visa-contactless-card-exploit-could-part-you-with-your-funds_id135500#commentsPeter Kostadinovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-14-could-be-first-phone-to-use-new-tsmc-packaging-platform_id135295https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-14-could-be-first-phone-to-use-new-tsmc-packaging-platform_id135295ArticlesFri, 24 Sep 2021 13:39:45 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/iphone-14-could-be-first-phone-to-use-new-tsmc-packaging-platform_id135295#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/accidental-app-charges-apple-refuses-to-refund_id134468https://www.phonearena.com/news/accidental-app-charges-apple-refuses-to-refund_id134468A woman suffering from a learning disability was left helpless are inadvertently racking up enormous charges through in-app purchases.ArticlesFri, 20 Aug 2021 07:50:59 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/accidental-app-charges-apple-refuses-to-refund_id134468#commentsDoroteya Borisovahttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-wallet-now-supports-covid-passport-certificate-in-spain_id134327https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-wallet-now-supports-covid-passport-certificate-in-spain_id134327ArticlesFri, 13 Aug 2021 08:04:01 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-wallet-now-supports-covid-passport-certificate-in-spain_id134327#commentsDoroteya Borisovahttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-Later-service-goldman-sachs_id133608https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-Later-service-goldman-sachs_id133608Apple is supposedly working on a service that will enable Apple Pay users to pay in instalments.ArticlesWed, 14 Jul 2021 09:40:33 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-pay-Later-service-goldman-sachs_id133608#commentsAleksandar Anastasovhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/verizon-mastercard-partnership-5g-contactless-payments_id133595https://www.phonearena.com/news/verizon-mastercard-partnership-5g-contactless-payments_id133595Mastercard and Verizon announced this week they will collaborate to expand 5G contactless payments availability to as many consumers and small- and medium-sized businesses as possible in the coming years.ArticlesWed, 14 Jul 2021 01:24:34 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/verizon-mastercard-partnership-5g-contactless-payments_id133595#commentsCosmin Vasilehttps://www.phonearena.com/news/smartphone-users-are-getting-caught-in-scams-involving-mobile-payment-apps_id133146https://www.phonearena.com/news/smartphone-users-are-getting-caught-in-scams-involving-mobile-payment-apps_id133146Mobile payment apps can snag users in a fraud or phishing scam that could cost the victim plenty of money. And to make matters worse, the number of such scams is on the rise.ArticlesMon, 28 Jun 2021 01:25:19 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/smartphone-users-are-getting-caught-in-scams-involving-mobile-payment-apps_id133146#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/lg-pay-mobile-payment-service-shutting-down_id132525https://www.phonearena.com/news/lg-pay-mobile-payment-service-shutting-down_id132525LG Pay will be discontinued in 2021, leaving customers with one less mobile payment service to use.ArticlesWed, 02 Jun 2021 02:17:12 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/lg-pay-mobile-payment-service-shutting-down_id132525#commentsCosmin Vasilehttps://www.phonearena.com/news/google-pay-international-money-transfer-support_id132038https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-pay-international-money-transfer-support_id132038Google Pay users in the US can finally send money abroad starting today, with only two countries supported at launch and many more to follow by the end of the year.ArticlesTue, 11 May 2021 11:09:57 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-pay-international-money-transfer-support_id132038#commentsAdrian Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/twitter-tip-jar-feature-official-limited-launch_id131951https://www.phonearena.com/news/twitter-tip-jar-feature-official-limited-launch_id131951ArticlesThu, 06 May 2021 16:25:32 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/twitter-tip-jar-feature-official-limited-launch_id131951#commentsAdrian Diaconescuhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/Epic-files-UK-antitrust-complaint-against-Apple-after-losing-legal-battle_id131130https://www.phonearena.com/news/Epic-files-UK-antitrust-complaint-against-Apple-after-losing-legal-battle_id131130ArticlesTue, 30 Mar 2021 12:29:00 -0500https://www.phonearena.com/news/Epic-files-UK-antitrust-complaint-against-Apple-after-losing-legal-battle_id131130#commentsDoroteya Borisovahttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-grabs-all-tsmc-3nm-wafers-produced-this-year-under-risk-production_id130465https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-grabs-all-tsmc-3nm-wafers-produced-this-year-under-risk-production_id130465TSMC will be churning out wafers for 3nm chips later this year under risk production which means that chips made from these wafers, not 100% tested when shipped, could have some major issues.ArticlesTue, 02 Mar 2021 13:36:00 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-grabs-all-tsmc-3nm-wafers-produced-this-year-under-risk-production_id130465#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-Pay-app-discontinued_id130351https://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-Pay-app-discontinued_id130351Google is now informing Pay customers in the United States that its old app will lose its main features come April.ArticlesWed, 24 Feb 2021 18:40:00 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-Pay-app-discontinued_id130351#commentsCosmin Vasilehttps://www.phonearena.com/news/applepay-can-now-help-you-spend-bitcoin-online-in-stores-and-in-apps_id130101https://www.phonearena.com/news/applepay-can-now-help-you-spend-bitcoin-online-in-stores-and-in-apps_id130101ApplePay can now allow you to make purchases online and in stores using a credit card backed by Bitcoin. Another report says that Apple could generate $40 billion by opening a cryptocurrency exchange.ArticlesSat, 13 Feb 2021 00:55:00 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/applepay-can-now-help-you-spend-bitcoin-online-in-stores-and-in-apps_id130101#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-grubhub-offer-up-to-10-dollars-off-meal-deliveries-for-a-limited-time_id129264https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-grubhub-offer-up-to-10-dollars-off-meal-deliveries-for-a-limited-time_id129264ArticlesTue, 29 Dec 2020 23:29:00 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/apple-grubhub-offer-up-to-10-dollars-off-meal-deliveries-for-a-limited-time_id129264#commentsAlan Friedmanhttps://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wants-you-to-install-the-new-google-pay-app_id128589https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wants-you-to-install-the-new-google-pay-app_id128589Google is forcing those who want to be able to send or receive funds to and from friends and family using Google Pay to download the new version of the app starting next year.ArticlesTue, 24 Nov 2020 17:18:00 -0600https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-wants-you-to-install-the-new-google-pay-app_id128589#commentsAlan Friedman