Teenagers news and trends

Apple iPhone Remains Teens’ Preferred Mobile Device
Consumer Insights // October 10, 2023

The Apple iPhone is reportedly on track to remain the mobile device of choice of nearly nine in 10 teens.  Eighty-seven percent of teens own an iPhone and 88% of teens expect to have one as their next mobile device, investment bank Piper Sandler Companies said...

Teens’ Changing Tastes – And Lower Spending – Drive Retail Innovation
Retail // October 17, 2019

Teens have been big drivers of commerce for going on a century now, and that’s even more prevalent as marketers find more precise ways to target those young consumers – who, in turn, are experts with their mobile devices. Engagement Labs, the data and analytics...

Teen Banking App Startup Gets $22.5M In Funding
Investments // June 06, 2019

Step, a finance startup aimed at teens, has raised $22.5 million in a funding round led by Stripe, according to a report. Step builds mobile banking services for teens who are more comfortable with smartphones than bank visits. “Schools don’t teach kids about money,” said...

Teenager-Focused Digital Bank Wins Fresh Funding
Digital Payments // May 28, 2019

Much thought is given to millennials and even Generation Z — consumers who were born during fixed periods of time, and who are having an increasing impact on payments and commerce. But let’s not forget the role of the teenager in digital retail, financial services and...

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Apple iPhone Remains Teens’ Preferred Mobile Device

October 10, 2023
The Apple iPhone is reportedly on track to remain the mobile device of choice of nearly nine in 10 teens.  Eighty-seven percent of teens own an iPhone and 88% of teens expect to have one as their next mobile device, investment bank Piper Sandler Companies said in a Tuesday (Oct. 10) press release.  Reporting on a variety […]

Teen Banking App Startup Gets $22.5M In Funding

June 06, 2019
Step, a finance startup aimed at teens, has raised $22.5 million in a funding round led by Stripe, according to a report. Step builds mobile banking services for teens who...

Teens Can Shop On Amazon Using A Parent-Controlled Login

October 12, 2017
Amazon.com Inc. announced Wednesday (Oct. 10) it has launched an easy way for teens aged 13 to 17 to shop on the eCommerce website with their own, parent-controlled login information....

Current Launches Visa Debit Card, App For Parents And Teenagers

May 10, 2017
Current, a startup, has launched a new app aimed at helping parents give kids their allowance. According to a report in TechCrunch, Current offers customers a Visa debit card that lets...