According to a survey from market research group Phoenix Marketing International, 38 percent of all Apple Pay transaction volume comes from in-app purchases, with only 62 percent of purchases made in-store. The survey doesn’t offer a reason as to why in-app purchases seem to be so robustly represented, but in a press release...
Survey says 38 percent of all Apple Pay transactions don’t happen in a store
Apple will make it easier to switch from iPhone to Android, under pressure from European wireless carriers, report says
If transferring data from your iPhone is the biggest thing keeping you away from Android, European wireless carriers may be your new best friends. Apple is reportedly working on an iOS-to-Android data transfer system due to rising pressure from mobile operators, according to a “senior...
GeekWire Deals: These accessories will make using your Apple devices even better
Apple is known for some of the best design in the technology industry. Their chunks of aluminium and glass are minimalistic wonders, but sometimes they’re a little too minimalistic. With today’s GeekWire Deals offer, you get a few great accessories that may not fit in with...
Ford SYNC adds support for Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Concur, Glympse and more
LAS VEGAS — In what is expected to be a big week of automotive technology announcements for the automaker at CES this week, Ford has announced support for a variety of new apps for its SYNC...
Reuters: Apple will source OLED iPhone displays from Samsung and LG
According to a report from Reuters, Apple will be buying OLED display panels for future iPhones from both Samsung and LG. The companies are apparently "close to a final agreement," though the screens might not actually make it into a shipping...
Apple agrees to pay back taxes to Italy—sources say $350 million worth
In an interview on 60 Minutes earlier this month, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the idea that his company dodges taxes is "political crap," with no truth behind it. "Apple pays every tax dollar we owe," Cook said.
Outside the US, Apple has faced more than just tough questions in front of the...
Using the new Apple TV to emulate classic game consoles
For those of us fortunate enough to have the privilege, late December and early January bring two things: new toys and a bit of vacation time. That makes it a great time to tinker with little tech projects, things that are...
Mysterious collector opens world’s largest private Apple exhibition in Prague
Although the official Apple Store is yet to come to the capital of the Czech Republic, it has recently seen the launch of the Apple Museum, which claims to host the largest private exhibition of its kind.
Housed in three buildings in Prague's old town, the museum has an extensive list of 472...
Apple execs talk design, encryption and taxes in wide-ranging 60 Minutes interview
Apple is a notoriously secret company, with journalists clamoring to cover whatever leaks out of the company. But last night, Tim Cook, Jony Ive and other Apple executives opened up to 60 Minutes’ Charlie Rose about...
GeekWire Giveaway: Get a year of Apple Music, plus some sweet sound gear to listen on
The easiest way to listen to music today is to stream it. For many, Apple Music is the most convenient option, with built-in Siri support, integrations with music you already have in iTunes, and access across iOS, Android and desktop devices. But paying $ ...