Topic: mobile payments
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Google Wallet to Add Full Transaction History and Search
Google Wallet will soon display a complete transaction history, including purchases from other devices and online orders, directly within the mobile app. This update is part of an effort to make the app a central payment hub, with a dedicated search function also in development to reduce reliance...
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Fergus Launches Tap-to-Pay for Faster Payments
Fergus has launched a tap-to-pay feature in its job management software, enabling tradespeople to accept instant payments via mobile devices without extra hardware, using Fergus Pay powered by Stripe. The new system includes auto-reconciliation, automatically logging and matching payments in the ...
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42 Million Downloads: Malicious Android Apps Found on Google Play
Malicious Android applications on Google Play accumulated over 42 million downloads, with spyware and banking trojans posing severe risks as criminals shift to social engineering tactics targeting mobile payment systems. Adware now dominates Android threats at 69% of detections, while spyware saw...
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AI Agents Drove the 2025 Holiday Season to Record Sales
The 2025 holiday shopping season achieved a record $1.29 trillion in global sales, driven by the rise of AI-driven agentic shopping, which significantly boosted growth for brands with proprietary AI. Mobile devices became the primary shopping platform, accounting for 74% of global online orders a...
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Must-Have Android Apps for Non-Techies
Pre-installed Android apps often lack user-friendliness and advanced features, making carefully selected alternatives essential for improving daily usability and security. Recommended apps include TeamViewer for remote support, Vivaldi for ad-free browsing, and Google Wallet for secure mobile pay...
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 Hits Lowest Price Ever
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is now available at its lowest price ever, $129.99, a 48% discount off the standard price, making it a high-value alternative to more expensive smartwatches. It functions as a versatile daily companion, handling communications like calls and texts while offering extensi...
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Hide Your Apple Watch Under a Rolex With This Two-Faced Band
The Smartlet Band is a modular strap unveiled at CES 2026 that allows a user to wear both a traditional mechanical watch on top of the wrist and a concealed smartwatch or fitness tracker underneath simultaneously. It is compatible with major smartwatch brands like Apple and Samsung and accommodat...
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