ApplePay

ApplePay

Are Banks Becoming Obsolete?

June 10th, 2015 by Yael Kent

With all of the technology involving banking and financial accounts, everyone is beginning to wonder, "Are banks becoming obsolete?" While there are many arguments on both sides, many of the current financial trends (and technology trends) indicate that we could be closer then we think to this scenario. What will it take for us to cross the line or reach the point when we no longer need banks at all?

Is Apple Pay the Way of the Future?

October 31st, 2014 by Alice Bryant

On September 9, 2014, Apple introduced ApplePay during their special live showcase. ApplePay is a digital wallet app that enables users to make payments at retail stores using their iPhone. This isn't the first version of a digital wallet - Paypal and Google both have their own versions, which has made many question whether ApplePay can become a popular form of payment. Google Wallet and the Paypal app have been relatively unsuccessful in revolutionizing payments. However, many made similar claims when credit cards were first released; yet today, paying with cash has become outdated in many venues.