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Apple’s New iPhone Push Notification Tweaks Could Help Travel Brands

Despite the hype, Apple is merely playing catch-up to Android by rolling out new tools for fine-tuning app notifications. But it's still good news for the many users of business travel apps on Apple devices.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 6 years ago

Airlines

Apple Maps Adds Airport Terminal Guide for Travelers

Built-in maps of airport terminals are certainly useful for iPhone users. But this new feature has a long way to go in terms of airports included and the granularity of information available, before it becomes a mainstay for frequent travelers.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 6 years ago

Ground Transport

Hertz and Avis Prep for Future With Self-Driving Car Partnerships

Car rental giants are looking to the future, with the goal of handling logistics for whatever company ends up winning the automated car arms race. If you can't beat them, join them.

Andrew Sheivachman, Skift | 7 years ago

Online Travel

Apple Talks Up Enhancements to Its Translation and Mapping Tools

Apple's annual gathering of mobile app makers revealed that the company is enhancing its voice-activated translation tools. That perked up our ears. But Siri's still not as fast as many travelers would like.

Sean O'Neill, Skift | 7 years ago

Airlines

Apple Made More in the Last Quarter Than All the World’s Airlines Together Will Make All Year

It's hard to imagine other industries, as critical as aviation to our global economies and our modern lifestyles, surviving on these margins.

Marisa Garcia, Skift | 9 years ago

Online Travel

New Trends Report: The Future of Wearables in Travel

Hotels, airlines and others in the travel and hospitality industry are in a fierce bid for a piece of the $644.9 billion global leisure travel pie know they must reach consumers at every step of the look-to-book process and the journey beyond.