Analysts predict an increase in malware – malicious software – and other security threats that hackers spread through mobile devices, especially as sales of smartphones continue to explode worldwide.

Apple will not be the undisputed king of mobile application downloads in five years time, according to an Ovum report.

Banks need to reinforce security for their mobile payment services or else face a litany of problems, according to an Ovum research report.

The growth of mobile payments in the U.S. has stalled because the stakeholders have been unable to build compatible business models. But is the tipping point at hand?

Mobile banking and payments are growing impressively, cutting costs for financial institutions, but where do banks need to ramp up?

Banks that are pushing to promote contactless payments are focusing on the wrong target and should switch their focus to mobile commerce, according to Ovum.