In The News

Mobile Payments Still Confusing, Still Growing

July 06, 2016

The category certainly shows positive momentum. Last month, Parks Associates released research that found that one quarter of U.S. smartphone owners use payment apps at least once monthly and that more than 3 million retailers use Apple Pay and Android Pay. Consumers, the research found, prefer retailer-specific apps. The top three areas payment apps are used for are food and drink, clothing and event tickets.

From the article "Mobile Payments Still Confusing, Still Growing" by Carl Weinschenk.

Previously In The News

Google's DIY Security Exit Spurs Doubts About Segment's Future: Parks

Google's decision to discontinue its three-year-old Nest Secure do-it-yourself security system wasn’t a surprise, given Google’s $450 million investment in security stalwart ADT in August, Parks Assoc...

Smart home market still small in Europe, but with many players pushing it forward adoption will rise

Other barriers for increasing adoption are concerns about security and privacy. With more reports in mainstream media about smart home devices being hacked, the public awareness of this issue has incr...

Report: Connected Home Consumers Want Data Security Support

Several recent studies have shown that security and privacy are top of mind for consumers considering Internet of Things devices for their homes. Parks Associates back in October noted around 40 pe...

Google Home now has a screen — and, soon, Spotify

The small, candle-shaped speaker equipped with the artificial-intelligence personal helper Google Assistant, has sold about 300,000 units since hitting the market in October, according to research and...

‹
1
2
...
349
350
351
352
353
354
355
...
759
760
›

Research Memberships

Smart Home: Products And Services

Consumer Electronics and Entertainment

MDU / Multifamily

Visibility Memberships

Channel Analytics

Strategic Consulting Unit

Connectivity and Mobility

Connected Health and Wellness

SMB

Event

Analyst Insights

Media

About Parks Associates

Mobile Payments Still Confusing, Still Growing

Previously In The News

Google's DIY Security Exit Spurs Doubts About Segment's Future: Parks

Smart home market still small in Europe, but with many players pushing it forward adoption will rise

Report: Connected Home Consumers Want Data Security Support

Google Home now has a screen — and, soon, Spotify

Providing Market Intelligence for 40 Years

Phone:

Email:

Mailing Address:

Expertise

Services

Events

Resources

About Us

Store