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Phone Arena
7 days ago
- Business
- Phone Arena
A new Samsung Wallet feature could rival Apple Pay Later when buying a new phone
The installment service is made possible through Samsung's partnership with Splitit, a third-party provider. Importantly, users won't need to apply for a new line of credit or pass a credit check to use the feature. The funds are drawn from the existing balance of the card you already have in your Wallet. Once you make a purchase, you can choose from one of four plans: six payments every two weeks, eight payments every two weeks, six monthly payments, or nine monthly payments. If no option is selected within 24 hours, the payment is processed in full. The installment service is made possible through Samsung's partnership with Splitit, a third-party provider. Importantly, users won't need to apply for a new line of credit or pass a credit check to use the feature. The funds are drawn from the existing balance of the card you already have in your you make a purchase, you can choose from one of four plans: six payments every two weeks, eight payments every two weeks, six monthly payments, or nine monthly payments. If no option is selected within 24 hours, the payment is processed in full. Receive the latest Samsung news Subscribe By subscribing you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy Are you more likely to purchase flagship devices if you had the option to split up the payments? Yes No It doesn't matter since I'm spending the same anyway Yes 0% No 0% It doesn't matter since I'm spending the same anyway 100% To use it, just tap 'Pay in installments' under an eligible card in Samsung Wallet. You'll then be prompted to pick a plan based on your budget. After that, you can keep track of your scheduled payments right from within the app. At launch, participating states include Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming, and Washington D.C. According to Drew Blackard, SVP of Mobile Product Management at Samsung Electronics America, the move aligns with Samsung Wallet's broader goal of convenience: — Drew Blackard, Senior Vice President of Mobile Product Management at Samsung Electronics America This addition may be especially useful for Galaxy device owners heading into the fall, as Samsung has just launched its latest generation of foldables, including the This addition may be especially useful for Galaxy device owners heading into the fall, as Samsung has just launched its latest generation of foldables, including the Galaxy Z Fold 7 . While this move could simplify how users manage larger payments, it also places Samsung in closer competition with other mobile wallet services that have introduced similar buy-now-pay-later tools in recent years. At launch, participating states include Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming, and Washington to Drew Blackard, SVP of Mobile Product Management at Samsung Electronics America, the move aligns with Samsung Wallet's broader goal of convenience: To use it, just tap 'Pay in installments' under an eligible card in Samsung Wallet. You'll then be prompted to pick a plan based on your budget. After that, you can keep track of your scheduled payments right from within the app. Samsung Wallet users in the U.S. are about to get more flexible ways to pay, as Samsung is rolling out a new installment payments feature starting July 25. The option will initially be available in 21 states and Washington D.C., with plans to expand nationwide by the end of new capability builds on the recent addition of Tap to Transfer, giving users another payment option when making in-store purchases. Instead of paying the full amount upfront, customers can now divide their transaction into smaller payments using their eligible Visa or Mastercard credit card.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Undervalued altcoins to watch right now
Academy Empower your mind, elevate your skills Spotlight Wire Spotlight Wire Most of the time, only a handful of investors notice the ones with real potential while they're still laying the once these tokens become popular, their prices take off and the high entry points dampen the potential returns for new explains the appeal of unearthing underrated crypto gems. They are often characterised by growing communities, strong fundamentals, and a price that hasn't yet caught up to what they're makes these four penny cryptos worth a closer look this crypto, projects scramble to sound serious, stuffed with jargon-heavy white papers and vague roadmaps. Over the last few years, they have been coming up with mindless AI promises as the contrary, TOKEN6900 chooses to steer clear of the drama and tell the truth. The project doesn't offer revolutionary use cases or pretend it's going to 'fix' the market. There's no metaverse integration, and definitely no talk of out of early internet meme chaos and inspired by the wild ride of SPX6900, $T6900 is a mockery of crypto's performative seriousness. The strategy seems to have worked, as the project is going viral on social media declares itself the first non-corrupt token (NCT) as it runs on a fixed supply, with zero inflation and no extra minting. The project has a hard cap of $5 million. Of that, 80% is allocated to the presale, putting real power in the hands of early supporters rather than dev wallets or VC presale has crossed the $500,000 mark, driven by those who've grown tired of buzzword bingo and vaporware launches that promise the world and deliver a is a reminder that sometimes the only honest play is to stop pretending. For a growing tribe of degens and crypto sceptics, TOKEN6900 might just be the most refreshingly authentic crypto gem on the Wallet isn't another utility token making larger-than-life promises during the presale phase. Refreshingly, it launched its token presale after the product was close to $14 million raised and over 250,000 active users, $BEST is already miles ahead of most early-stage projects. Yet, it's still available for purchase at low and fixed costs in the ongoing won't last much longer, however. Due to growing traffic, fuelled by the broader market bullish frenzy, the presale is nearing an early sell-out.$BEST is the fuel that unlocks a wide range of features in the Best Wallet ecosystem, which is much bigger than a storage Ethereum to Bitcoin, users can manage assets across five blockchains using the wallet. That number is set to grow to over 60 chains in the coming months.A clean user interface (UI) and built-in swap and bridge functionalities make Best Wallet more than just convenient. And a real-time 'Upcoming Tokens' module offers curated alpha to $BEST holders before the crowd catches on. Think of it as early access to undervalued cryptos without the though the project brings together a wide range of features, security hasn't been compromised. Best Wallet is noncustodial, with Fireblocks MPC-CMP security architecture and biometric login support. Plus, fiat onramps via Alchemy Pay and MoonPay remove the friction for new users entering the space.$BEST offers reduced transaction fees to holders. In addition, they unlock passive income from the presale and even exclusive iGaming Bot turns Telegram chat into a crypto trading hub. The platform lets users swap, snipe, copy-trade, and track portfolios without ever leaving the platform's lightning-fast execution makes it perfect for meme coin hunters and fast-paced airdrop chasers alike. However, the speed doesn't come at the cost of security, according to the testing, the bot flagged 85% of honeypots and rug attempts. Features such as real-time blacklist alerts, mint traps, and top wallet copy-trading give it a serious trading edge, even against browser-based are competitive, too. $SNORT holders benefit from a dynamic structure, with swap fees dropping from 1.5% to as low as 0.85%. And with the /portfolio command, they get a live snapshot of P&L, cost basis, and holdings, all from a single message doesn't pretend to replace large crypto trading platforms. Instead, it's solving a different problem: accessibility and ease of use. By focusing on high-speed, on-the-go trading, the platform resonates with those deep in the meme coin trenches. Snorter Bot supports both Ethereum and Solana, and its custom remote procedure call (RPC) setup allows for sub-second $SNORT presale is gaining steam fast. Having raised close to $2 million already, the platform proves that its vision has a new stage of the presale features a slightly higher price than the previous, encouraging investors to act early. The dynamic passive reward rates, on the other hand, decline as more investors join in. Both favour early participation, in other words.: TOKEN6900: info@ Best Wallet: Support@ Snorter Bot: info@
Mid East Info
02-07-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
LF Labs Is Turning Crypto Into Real-World Payments - Middle East Business News and Information
LF Labs is building a unified Web3 ecosystem with tools like the LF Wallet and blockchain-powered PoS machines, while accelerating early-stage crypto startups through funding and liquidity support. As the crypto industry matures, projects that focus solely on hype or niche utility are giving way to those offering real-world, end-to-end value. One such emerging force is LF Labs , a multi-pronged Web3 infrastructure builder that is rapidly gaining traction. Rather than confining itself to a single function or product, LF Labs is constructing a full-stack crypto ecosystem aimed at solving the fragmentation in blockchain adoption. Its offerings span across the entire value chain — from early-stage project acceleration to merchant-ready crypto payment tools — bringing Web3 closer to everyday users and businesses. At the heart of LF Labs is the LF Accelerator , a launchpad initiative that goes beyond passive VC-style investment. The accelerator programme provides early-stage crypto startups with not just funding, but access to robust market-making services that ensure liquidity and sustained trading volume — two essential factors for any token project's survival. This approach makes LF Labs more than just an investor. It becomes a strategic partner committed to long-term success, offering both capital and operational infrastructure. With an emphasis on building sustainable token economies, LF Labs aims to set a higher bar for what early-stage support should look like in Web3. As adoption expands, user-friendly crypto tools are becoming increasingly critical. Enter the LF Wallet — a soon-to-launch, non-custodial wallet designed for mainstream usage. This non-custodial wallet is designed to be the user's all-in-one crypto control centre. It will offer features like staking, swapping, and most notably, integration with Point-of-Sale (PoS) machines. The wallet will also support LF Coin-based post payment options, enabling users to make real-world purchases and settle payments later using LF Coin. This flexible model is a bold step toward bridging crypto with traditional consumer behavior- buy now, pay later, but decentralised. LF Labs' blockchain-powered Point-of-Sale system brings crypto payments to merchants of all kinds — whether food trucks, retail stores, or Web3 events — by enabling on-the-spot transactions just like credit or debit cards. Early access for the devices is now open via , with limited units available.
Tom's Guide
30-06-2025
- Automotive
- Tom's Guide
Apple has announced 13 car makers that are offering iPhone car keys — but when are they coming
It was a 'blink and you missed it' announcement, but during WWDC 2025, Apple revealed that 13 car manufacturers would be adding the ability to add digital car keys to your Apple Wallet "soon." At least 20 brands already offer keyless entry, including BMW, Genesis and Hyundai. Essentially, you can add a digital key to your Wallet app, which will enable you to lock, unlock, and start compatible cars using your iPhone or Apple Watch. So, who's adding digital keys? Unfortunately, Apple did not provide a timeline or many other details on when digital keys would be available for cars from those manufacturers. Apple has a web page that lists all of the vehicles that support Apple CarPlay, and there's also a little key symbol that shows you which compatible cars work with digital keys. It can be hard to miss since the symbol is a small, light gray key. You may notice that some of the brands adding digital keys already offer CarPlay support. Speaking of CarPlay, with iOS 26, an updated CarPlay is coming to your iPhone and vehicle. Despite being in beta, we found it to be an improvement. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. During WWDC, Apple also announced CarPlay Ultra, which is intended to be built into select vehicle manufacturers' vehicles. However, that is seeing some early problems, as some promised car makers are already backing out.
The Star
30-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
With a push-notification about 'F1: The Movie', Apple did what no company should ever do
This is Apple using its privileged position as platform owner to do something it doesn't allow anyone else to do – and that's exactly the kind of behaviour regulators and developers have been warning about for years. — Reuters Apple is known for many things. It makes beautiful products with a tight integration between hardware and software. It also has a near-obsessive focus on user experience. But there's one thing Apple sells that is far more important than anything else: trust. Last week, Apple quietly took advantage of that trust. To promote its upcoming movie release, F1: The Movie , the company sent iPhone users in the US a push notification through the Wallet app offering US$10 (RM42) off two or more tickets when purchased with Apple Pay on Fandango. There's nothing wrong with Apple offering its users a discount on a movie it wants a lot of people to go watch. The problem is that it's leveraging its platform in a way users don't expect from Apple. Or, put another way, it's leveraging the trust it has built over decades, in order to sell movie tickets. That hardly seems worth it. You see, Apple's entire brand is built on the idea that it is not like other tech companies. Its devices cost more, but – in return – you get a better user experience, and the feeling that your device respects you. That last one is subtle, but powerful. Apple markets its devices as tools designed for you, not for advertisers. The company has even made privacy and security one of its marketing hallmarks, even calling privacy a 'fundamental human right.' It's a foundational part of how Apple positions itself in a world dominated by companies that make money by mining your data and monetizing your attention. So when Apple decides to blur that line and push a promotional message directly through an app that most users associate with security and utility, people aren't going to be thrilled. TechCrunch reported multiple user complaints, with many pointing out that Apple violated its own App Store guidelines. Specifically, guideline 4.5.4, which states: 'Push Notifications should not be used for promotions or direct marketing purposes unless customers have explicitly opted in to receive them via consent language displayed in your app's UI, and you provide a method in your app for a user to opt out from receiving such messages.' This isn't a case of a third-party developer stepping out of line. This is Apple using its privileged position as platform owner to do something it doesn't allow anyone else to do – and that's exactly the kind of behaviour regulators and developers have been warning about for years. Even worse, Apple knows this is a problem. In the iOS 26 beta, there's a new toggle buried in the Wallet app's settings labeled 'Offers & Promotions.' It allows users to disable these kinds of notifications. Of course, that toggle doesn't exist in iOS 18, which means that most people receiving this promotional push notification never had a chance to opt out. Think about that. A company that has spent years telling the world that privacy is a fundamental human right, a company that famously took on Facebook and limited how apps can track users across other apps and websites, just used its own system-level app to send out marketing content that users didn't ask for – and couldn't opt out of. That's not a great look. The timing couldn't be worse for Apple. The company is already under pressure on multiple fronts. Antitrust lawsuits in the US and Europe are challenging how Apple manages the App Store and its treatment of developers. The rollout of Apple Intelligence has been delayed. Sales of the Vision Pro have failed to live up to expectations. And the company has had to backtrack on a series of high-profile ads amid criticism over tone-deaf messaging. Now, with F1: The Movie set to premiere in theaters – a move designed to give Apple TV+ the kind of cinematic prestige Netflix and Amazon have been chasing – Apple has managed to distract from the content with a self-inflicted wound. And for what? A US$10 discount on movie tickets? Apple could have promoted the film in a dozen different ways that wouldn't have raised eyebrows. It could put banner ads in the TV app, for example. Instead, the company chose to sneak an ad into the Wallet app – a place where users store boarding passes, credit cards, event tickets, and vaccine records. The lesson here is simple: Trust is a fragile thing. It's also your most important asset. Apple knows that – it's why it spends so much effort building trust with its users, and positioning itself as the one tech company that cares about you and your privacy. It has spent decades cultivating a reputation for prioritizing its users. The thing is, once you compromise, it's hard to get back. No company should ever take its customers' trust for granted. Especially not Apple. – Inc./Tribune News Service
