Monday, 2 March 2015

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Banks 'scrambling' to combat Apple Pay identity fraud - report


Posted: 02 Mar 2015 11:01 AM PST


Apple Pay has proven to be a venue of convenience for criminals focusing on identity fraud, a new report suggests, with many fraudsters taking advantage of lax customer verification controls put in place by Apple's partner banks to make brick-and-mortar purchases using stolen credit cards via the growing mobile payment service.



Apple releases public beta of OS X 10.10.3, gives the masses a first taste of new Photos app


Posted: 02 Mar 2015 10:30 AM PST


Members of the public OS X Beta Program can now experience Apple's forthcoming Photos app for Mac, thanks to the release of the first OS X Yosemite 10.10.3 public beta.



Race to beat Apple Pay picks up, as PayPal buys CurrentC-linked Paydiant


Posted: 02 Mar 2015 10:23 AM PST


The mobile payment industry continues to see shakeups this week, as PayPal has announced it will acquire Paydiant, a mobile wallet developer with clients including MCX -- the consortium behind retailer-driven Apple Pay competitor CurrentC.



Apple, IBM debut three new iOS apps for enterprise


Posted: 02 Mar 2015 08:33 AM PST


Apple and IBM have unveiled three more MobileFirst enterprise apps for iPhones and iPads, covering a range of industries and uses: Advisor Alerts, Passenger Care, and Dynamic Buy.



Killer Deal: Free LG optical drive, Free Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Pro headphones, and up to $350 off all BTO MacBook Pros with AppleCare


Posted: 02 Mar 2015 08:15 AM PST


For a limited time, we've teamed up with one of Apple's authorized resellers to give away $200 in accessories -- a free LG portable CD/DVD drive and free pair of Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Pro headphones -- with the purchase of any build-to-order 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro. Readers can also pair this offer with an AppleCare rebate, which delivers the lowest price anywhere for these models with Apple's extended protection.



Morgan Stanley raises Apple target to $160, citing strength as a 'platform company'


Posted: 02 Mar 2015 07:57 AM PST


Morgan Stanley showed significant confidence in Apple on Monday, raising their price target to $160 and expressing a belief to investors that the company can continue to grow its business.



Google unveils 'Android Pay' mobile payments API to rival Apple Pay


Posted: 02 Mar 2015 07:30 AM PST


Search giant Google on Monday revealed plans to build a new mobile payments API into its Android mobile operating system, allowing developers to integrate the service -- dubbed Android Pay -- into their applications.



Google to launch own 'Nexus'-like carrier network to push innovations in wireless


Posted: 02 Mar 2015 07:07 AM PST


Speaking at a Mobile World Congress keynote on Monday, Google's senior vice president of products, Sundar Pichai, confirmed earlier speculation and announced that the company is planning to launch its own carrier service with more details set to be announced in the coming months.



Tim Cook discusses Steve Jobs, personal privacy, and Apple's role as a social leader


Posted: 02 Mar 2015 06:24 AM PST


Apple CEO Tim Cook waxed nostalgic about his relationship with the late Steve Jobs, reiterated the company's commitment to its customers' privacy, and discussed his thoughts on Apple's ability to influence social change during a sit-down with German tabloid BILD earlier this week.



Variety of Apple Watch stylings for men spotlighted in Hong Kong fashion magazine spread


Posted: 02 Mar 2015 05:22 AM PST


The latest magazine to offer a closer look at the Apple Watch comes from Hong Kong, where a series of photos in the publication "East Touch" show off different models and watch band combinations for men.



Apple supplier NXP to merge with rival Freescale Semiconductor in $11.8B deal


Posted: 02 Mar 2015 03:58 AM PST


Dutch chipmaker NXP -- which provides near-field communications and motion processing hardware for Apple -- announced on Monday that it would spend $11.8 billion to acquire rival firm Freescale Semiconductor, a seminal semiconductor manufacturer and itself a longtime Apple supplier.



Apple's next Chinese Apple Store to open in Chongqing on March 7


Posted: 02 Mar 2015 12:25 AM PST


As part of plans to triple its retail presence in China by mid-2016, Apple on Sunday announced that Chongqing's MixC mall will play host to the country's next Apple Store.



Apple Watch featured in UK's Style magazine, Space Gray Sport version quoted at $349


Posted: 01 Mar 2015 04:41 PM PST


Following cover stories in major publications across China, France and the U.S., Apple Watch made its big UK debut on Sunday with a three-page spread in widely circulated fashion magazine Style.



Samsung responds to iPhone 6 with premium metal & glass Galaxy S6, counters Apple Pay with Samsung Pay


Posted: 01 Mar 2015 01:17 PM PST


Kicking off the Mobile World Congress event on Sunday, Samsung took the wraps off its highly anticipated next-generation handsets, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, both of which use premium glass and metal to counter the blockbuster success of Apple's iPhone 6.



Apple Watch to reportedly offer 'Power Reserve' to help extend battery life


Posted: 01 Mar 2015 01:16 PM PST


Apple will offer a low power mode on Apple Watch to help boost it through longer days, according to a new report that also takes a stab at dispelling rumors that the company may have elected to all some long-rumored sensors last minute.



Apple touts iPhone 6 as world's most popular camera in showcase of extraordinary user photos


Posted: 01 Mar 2015 12:08 PM PST


Apple on Sunday launched a home page takeover paying homage to the iPhone 6's camera with a series of striking photographs and videos taken by its users, including tips, tricks and apps used along the way.




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