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Apple Pay expansion paused in India, technical, financial regulations cited

Apple has paused its speedy expansion of Apple Pay in India given issues with regulations. Despite talking with banks and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the plan has been put on hold. Apple is apparently worried about a recent data localization rule from the Reserve Bank of India. There have also been reported […]

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Apple Pay launches in Poland, supports eight banks, financial institutions

Apple Pay has come to Poland. Apple on Tuesday activated Apple Pay in Poland with eight regional banks, introducing the digital payments standard to a market well accustomed to mobile payments. The rollout includes eight financial institutions are providing support for the service, including BGZ BNP Paribas, Bank Zachodni WBK, Alior Bank, Raiffeisen Polbank, Nest […]

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HomePod to arrive in Canada, France, and Germany on June 18th

Apple will finally release its HomePod smart speaker in Canada, France, and Germany on June 18th per an official announcement on Tuesday. The HomePod is currently available only in the U.S., U.K., and Australia. Apple hasn’t said what pricing in the new regions will be. The HomePod will arrive loaded with iOS 11.4 and multi-room […]

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Apple initiates Reserve and Pickup system for iPhone X units in some countries

Following a successful preorder launch, Apple on Tuesday updated a handful of international websites to reflect new iPhone X Reserve and Pickup options set to begin on Nov. 4, giving customers another route to purchase. Over in Australia, Belgium, and the U.K., customers will have the option to show up and reserve an iPhone X […]

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AppleCare+ iPhone News retail

Apple to have iPhone X units available in limited quantities at Apple Store locations on November 3rd

This is one of those times where it might just pay to camp outside an Apple Store. Apple on Tuesday announced that it will have limited inventory of the iPhone X available for walk-in customers on November 3rd. Still, the company added that customers are “encouraged to arrive early” given limited inventory. The iPhone X […]