Apple emulates Starbucks with Wallet, Samsung plans NFC-supported watch
Apple and Samsung Electronics, the world?s two largest smartphone makers, are heating up the mobile payments space with Apple changing Passbook to Wallet and Samsung said to be planning to introduce a Samsung Pay-equipped smartwatch.
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Q&A: JCPenney?s visual search simplifies shopping research for consumers
A JCPenney executive discusses how the retailer?s new native image recognition feature in its mobile application is a bid to streamline the research stage of the shopping process, an imperative tactic considering the amount of inventory available.
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Apps? UX ratings woes point to need for better understanding of users
Target, Marriott and other merchants whose mobile applications have received more negative app-store user reviews than positive ones need to focus more on identifying what users want rather than grabbing an edge over the pack.
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Dunkin? Donuts teases mobile ordering pilots amidst Visa Checkout integration
Dunkin? Donuts has confirmed its move into mobile ordering and is introducing an integration with payment platform Visa Checkout ahead of the public rollout, expected to be later this year.
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HomeAdvisor ensures customer faith with new Apple Watch app
Home improvement services Web site HomeAdvisor just expanded its channels with the Apple Watch to create a more seamless, less complicated experience for consumers.
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