Mobile Applications

What's a mobile app? A mobile app is a software program you can download and access directly using your phone or tablet or generally any touch screen device. Typically a mobile app is purchased or downloaded through an app store or can be side loaded on various platforms.

Latest Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps is Close Fight
Latest Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps is Close Fight
August 18, 2023  |  Streaming

The forefront of entertainment is alive with activity and innovation. A quick glance at the PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Streaming Apps provides a clear insight...

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Alipay Debuts ‘International’ Version of Mobile Payment App
Alipay Debuts ‘International’ Version of Mobile Payment App
August 17, 2023  |  Mobile Wallets

Chinese payments platform Alipay has debuted an “International Version” of its app for overseas travelers to China. The new version, announced Thursday (Aug. 17), is...

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NYC Blocks TikTok on Government Devices
NYC Blocks TikTok on Government Devices
August 17, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

New York City says TikTok is not welcome in its government buildings. According to multiple published reports Thursday (Aug. 17), the city has become the...

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Healthy Competition Marks PYMNTS’ Latest Provider Rankings of Prescription Apps  
Healthy Competition Marks PYMNTS’ Latest Provider Rankings of Prescription Apps  
August 17, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

The healthcare system can be hard to navigate, but figuring out prescriptions doesn’t have to be that way. That’s why PYMNTS put together our Provider Rankings...

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Cava Takes on Restaurant Industry Giants With Competitive Digital Infrastructure 
Cava Takes on Restaurant Industry Giants With Competitive Digital Infrastructure 
August 16, 2023  |  ResTech

Fast-casual restaurant Cava may still be a relatively small chain compared to industry giants, but with its investments into the digital space, the brand is...

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APPatient Leads PYMNTS’ Latest Provider Ranking of Telemedicine Apps
APPatient Leads PYMNTS’ Latest Provider Ranking of Telemedicine Apps
August 16, 2023  |  Healthcare

Navigating virtual care should be convenient, not confusing. That’s why PYMNTS puts together the Provider Ranking of Telemedicine Apps — to help consumers find the best care...

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How a Generation of Connected Multitaskers Is Shaping the Digital Economy
How a Generation of Connected Multitaskers Is Shaping the Digital Economy
August 16, 2023  |  Connected Economy

Many of you may be reading this article on your smartphone or tablet while sitting in the back of an Uber on the way to...

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Uber Driver Revs Up to Top of Gig Platform App Provider Rankings
Uber Driver Revs Up to Top of Gig Platform App Provider Rankings
August 15, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

Uber Driver leads by a long shot in this month’s edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Gig Platform Apps. For more on which platform apps...

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As Summer Wanes, Shein Shines Atop Shopping App Rankings 
As Summer Wanes, Shein Shines Atop Shopping App Rankings 
August 14, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

Back to school looms, and shopping — for now, at least — revolves around backpacks, Chromebooks, fall fashion, sneakers and, possibly, stocking up on dorm...

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