Something's different about the forthcoming iPhone 8. We can't put our finger on it. Maybe because Apple has finally killed the last front-facing button on its smartphone, and with it, TouchID authentication. Plus, hear the new voice of Siri, find out where Apple's automotive engineers just rolled up and see which supply chain partnership the tech giant wants to forge by tomorrow — all in this week's Apple tracker. Read More...

Poland is one of the world's bigger and more active contactless payments markets. And Mastercard just revealed its plans to make it easier for SMBs to accept contactless payments with nothing more than their Samsung smartphone and an app. PYMNTS caught up with James Hicks, EVP, Mastercard Global Acceptance and Solutions, to learn more about this pilot’s place in Mastercard's global "war on cash."  Read More...

Retailers aiming to tailor shopping experiences to various consumer demographic groups should be aware of the generational differences that drive purchase decisions. But what many think they know about how different demographics shop could be very wrong. In fact, these results show younger generations haven’t turned their backs on brick-and-mortar stores just yet, contrary to popular belief. We’re breaking down the numbers, with a few expected responses — and a few surprises.  Read More...