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Phone Arena
a day ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
Samsung's new useful Tap to Transfer feature starts rolling out today
Earlier this month we told you that Samsung was going to bring a feature called Tap to Transfer to Galaxy users in the U.S. Today, Samsung announced that Tap to Transfer is now rolling out. This allows a Samsung Galaxy user to send money to the bank account of a friend or family member associated with a debit card in their digital wallet that has been issued by Mastercard or Visa. If your friend or family member uses Samsung Wallet, Apple Wallet, or Google Wallet, Tap to Transfer will send the money to the recipient without you having to install a third-party payment app. With NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled on both phones, just tap them and within minutes the transfer will take place. For a limited time, Samsung will not charge any fees for using Tap to Transfer although by pointing this out, it seems obvious that Samsung will eventually tack a fee onto the amount of the funds transferred. You can even send money directly to a Mastercard or Visa debit card by tapping your phone directly with the card. The chip embedded in the debit card will allow you to make the transfer even if the other party doesn't use a digital wallet. How to use Tap to Transfer rolling out starting today to Samsung Galaxy handsets. | Image credit-Samsung If the recipient isn't with you but is somewhere in the U.S., you can still send them money by using the Online Transfer tab in Samsung Wallet. The other person must be using Samsung Wallet for this option. Find the recipient in your contacts and with the phone number associated with the Mastercard or Visa debit card in their Samsung Wallet, you can send funds directly to their bank account. The minimum transaction allowed is $1 and the maximum transaction size is $500. The daily transaction limit is $500 and no more than 10 transactions are allowed over a 24-hour period. The weekly transaction limit is $1,500 with no more than 50 transactions allowed over a 7-day period. The monthly transaction limit is $7,000 with no more than 50 transactions permitted to take place in a 30-day period. Samsung says that you can use Tap to Transfer in the following scenarios: Pay a friend back for last week's dinner Receive money from a group of friends to buy concert tickets Collect payment from people not in the user's contact list by directly tapping their debit card onto the user's phone Send funds to others regardless of location by simply searching for their Samsung account All U.S. domestic Samsung phones that are "Samsung Wallet eligible" and have Android 12 or later installed can use Tap to Transfer.
Android Authority
4 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
These are the 6 Google apps I always install on a new Samsung phone
Ryan Haines / Android Authority Apps that come preloaded on your smartphone can be a touchy subject. An app I use every day and I'm glad to see on my phone out of the box could be considered bloatware by someone who doesn't use it. Naturally, there are numerous Samsung apps on a Samsung phone, but you'll find Google apps like Chrome, Gmail, and YouTube pre-installed, too, among a few others. However, plenty of other Google apps are worth using, and these are the ones I download first on my Samsung phone. Before we begin, a brief disclaimer: Apps pre-installed on Samsung phones vary based on model and region, so while none of these came preloaded on my Galaxy S24 Ultra or Galaxy S25 in the UK, one or two might already be on your phone in your country. Google Tasks Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority I use Tick Tick Premium for most of my task needs, but if you don't want to pay for or use something as involved and only need a simple task app, Google Tasks should be the one for you. Samsung's Reminders app is good, but it can only sync to non-Samsung devices via Microsoft To Do, and that synchronization isn't as instant as I'd like. So, Google Tasks is the perfect app for me that works on the web, Android, and iOS and costs nothing. Even though I'm a Tick Tick user, I still keep Google Tasks installed for its Assistant/Gemini and voice command integration, something Tick Tick currently lacks. If I'm driving with Android Auto or have my hands full and need to set a reminder via my Nest speakers, those simple items can be added to my Google Tasks account with 'Hey Google, remind me to …' Google Wallet Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority Galaxy devices come with Samsung Wallet pre-installed. The app is fine, but many banks and loyalty programs don't support it, and I find the overall experience more clunky than Google's alternative, which is more widely supported. In fact, I can't think of any banks, at least in the UK, that don't support Google Wallet. Samsung Wallet also insists on adding a swipe target on the bottom of the home and lock screens, which I always activate by mistake when I'm trying to open the recent apps screen. Turning that off (or uninstalling Samsung Wallet entirely) and switching to Google Wallet makes the overall experience smoother and less frustrating. Google Calendar I enjoy Samsung's Calendar app quite a lot, but I still use Google Calendar for certain things, and you might prefer it, too. For starters, it works well with Google Tasks, showing them in your calendar and providing a shortcut to make reminders without leaving the app. If Google Tasks is your go-to, then Calendar should be too. Outside of Tasks, Calendar integrates better with third-party calendar accounts than Samsung's app, at least in my experience. I use it to integrate my due dates at work and shared calendars with my family group. Another bonus is that Google adds some delightful design flourishes, like the illustrations at the top of events. Gboard Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority If you only take one of these recommendations, please let it be this one. Even I, who usually advocates for Samsung apps being better than most people think, admit that Samsung's keyboard is trash. Whenever I see a post online about an iPhone user switching to a Samsung phone for the first time, one of the biggest complaints I see is that they can't stand the keyboard. Gboard is the best keyboard, and downloading it on your Samsung phone will make the phone easier to use and the entire experience less exasperating. The only exception to that rule used to be foldables, as Samsung's keyboard was the only one that defaulted to a split layout when the phone was open, but now Gboard does this too, and even has full S Pen detection for handwriting input. There's really no reason not to ditch Samsung Keyboard and switch to Gboard. Google Docs Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority Google Drive comes pre-installed on most Samsung phones, but Docs doesn't. I know we don't all handle documents on our phones regularly, but most of us do at some point, and I'd rather have it ready for when I do need it than have to rush to install it when required. The beauty of Google Docs is its ability to handle almost any document format, like those used in Microsoft Office, which other apps can struggle with. Combine that with the simple and quick cloud sync through Google Drive, robust editing features, and plenty of options for sharing and collaborating in documents, and Google Docs is a must-have app for me. Google Keep Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority Google Keep is the best note-taking app and an essential for any smartphone. The key to its success is its simplicity. It's easy to create notes and lists, attach media or links, categorize with colors and categories, and pin the important notes to the top. Plus, it recently got better formatting with headers, bold, italics, and underlining. Another reason Keep is my notes app of choice is how quickly it syncs between devices. Keep is available on Android, iOS, and via the web, and it takes seconds for a note to sync via your Google account. There are other note apps with cloud sync, but I haven't found one as seamless and simple as Google Keep. Among the plethora of Google apps available, these are the ones I use most. Gboard makes any Samsung phone feel a million times more usable, Tasks is a simple way to stay organized, and Wallet is the superior way to pay. Is there a Google app you can't live without? Let me know below.
Kuwait Times
11-05-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
NBK's SoftPOS payment service for SMEs sees growing demand
KUWAIT: Emphasizing its continued dedication to achieving digital convenience and enriching the customers' experience, National Bank of Kuwait's SoftPOS service payment is seeing a growing demand by Small and Medium Enterprises and business owners. This cutting-edge service that highlights NBK's commitment to providing diverse digital solutions enables merchants and business owners to easily and quickly turn their smartphones into POS terminals. By using the SoftPOS service, payments can be accepted just like the physical POS machines, making the banking experience of businesses richer, more convenient and widely accessible. The SoftPOS payment service, which has been in effect for two years, reflects NBK's commitment to providing substantial support to SMEs and business owners and equip them with advanced digital tools that enhance their banking and financial dealings, as it is designed to offer a secure, fast, and flexible payment acceptance solution. Business owners who subscribe to this service will be able to enjoy an array of benefits and digital features, including receiving payments to their businesses up to KD 250 and pushing an electronic POS slip through an e-mail message. Moreover, this service allows business owners to receive payments from credit cards and debit cards, as well as digital wallet payments such as Apple Pay, Samsung Wallet, Garmin Pay, Fitbit Pay, etc. On this occasion, Homoud Al-Nasrallah SVP – Head of Merchant Business and Customer Loyalty Management commented: 'We are very proud that our SoftPOS service has become popular among business owners seeking flexibility and simplicity in accepting payments, as this reflects our success in understanding the customers' needs and providing services accordingly.' Al-Nasrallah also added: 'This continued demand reflects our dedication to providing practical and innovative solutions that not only meet the evolving needs of our customers, but also exceed their expectations, as we always strive to be one step ahead to achieve an optimal and unique banking experience that can keep up with the growing and fast financial market.' Furthermore, Al-Nasrallah stressed that NBK will continue to embark on its digital innovation journey and provide digital banking solutions that make the customers' experience highly exceptional and convenient.
Syyaha
09-05-2025
- Automotive
- Syyaha
Samsung Electronics Saudi Arabia and Hyundai announce the winner of Samsung Wallet Ramadan campaign
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – May. 08, 2025 – Samsung Electronics Saudi Arabia and Hyundai announced the successful culmination of their Ramadan 2025 partnership, awarding a brand-new Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy 4×4 to a lucky Samsung Wallet user. The winner 'Omar Abdelqader Mustafa', was presented with the keys to their new vehicle yesterday at a ceremony held at the Hyundai showroom in Riyadh. The partnership, launched during the holy month of Ramadan, encouraged customers to explore the convenience and security of Samsung Wallet. Participants earned stamps for each transaction made using Samsung Pay, gaining entry into a draw to win the grand prize. 'We at Samsung are incredibly proud of this partnership with Hyundai. By working together, we aim to leverage innovation to provide Samsung users with services that make their everyday lives more convenient and exciting.' said Sami Khairalla, Head of mobile division in Samsung Electronics Saudi Arabia Samsung Wallet offers users a cutting-edge platform that not only simplifies their daily transactions but also aligns with the broader goals of Saudi Vision 2030. As a strategic alignment, this initiative supports the Kingdom's commitment to modernizing its financial sectors and embracing technological advancements that improve quality of life. For further details about Samsung Wallet, visit
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Forget Venmo, Samsung Wallet will let you transfer money by tapping your phones together
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. There are more options than ever for transferring money to friends and family, but it can still be a major hassle. Whether it's having the right app, or making sure you're sending it to the right person. But Samsung thinks it's found a better way with a new feature called "Tap to Transfer". The name is rather literal, and means you can transfer money from your debit card to another person by tapping your phones together. The NFC chips in two of the best Samsung phones will register, and you'll send the money over instantly. Alternatively, if there are people without Samsung phones they can tap their debit card against the phone — which can be useful for getting money from someone not in your contacts list. The feature has been done in partnership with Visa and Mastercard, and my guess is Tap to Transfer will be exclusive to those card companies for the time being. It's also a debit card transaction, so no trying to transfer money from your credit card by mistake. The only real downside here is that Tap to Transfer is exclusive to Samsung Wallet. Still the idea behind this is pretty interesting. Rather than having to Venmo someone your share of the dinner bill, or the cab ride you used to get home, you can simply tap their phone just as you would with a normal credit card machine. Samsung also confirmed that location won't always matter. It will still be possible to send money to people you know through Samsung Wallet, all by searching for their Samsung account. The only real downside here is that Tap to Transfer is exclusive to Samsung Wallet. So if you're an iPhone user, or have an Android phone not made by Samsung, you're going to miss out. You're going to be stuck transferring money the old fashioned way unless someone in your friend group has a Samsung Galaxy — and is willing to pick up the bill. Tap to Transfer will hit Samsung Wallet at some point later this month. iPhone Fold just tipped for 2 big advantages over Galaxy Z Fold 7 Sorry, Galaxy S25 Edge — this is the thin phone I want Samsung to release instead Buying a Galaxy S25? This carrier blows everyone else away
