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This Week in Mobile: Apple, Apple, Joy, Joy

Fueled wants to help you stay updated on what is going on in the mobile industry, from great new apps to software rumors.

Here at Fueled, a design and development company based in New York and London, we are obsessed with everything that happens in mobile, be it rumors of iPhone hardware, delectable Android updates or new apps we love. Every Friday, we’d like to help you top up your weekly knowledge of the mobile industry so you can keep your finger on the pulse.

iPhones

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As we expected, Apple revealed its two new iPhones: the 4.7 inch iPhone 6 and the 5.5 inch iPhone 6 Plus. The new phones are considerably thinner, boast an upgraded camera and a snazzy new A8 processor. Apparently, the larger iPhone 6 plus is selling out in "record numbers." Which one will you get? via Re/code

Apple Watch

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Apple also announced the Apple Watch, to debut early next year. The watch will come in two sizes and three different models: Watch, Watch Sport and Watch edition. The new tech has a slew of interesting features and customizable notifications and will start at $349. via LifeHacker

Apple Pay

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Apple Pay is the new NFC system Apple has integrated with the iPhone and Apple Watch. The API, which was only briefly mentioned during the announcement, will be huge. Payments are such a challenge for so many products in the mobile space, and this will be a game changer if done right.

Apple to Acquire Path

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In other Apple news, the company is rumored to be acquiring Path, the struggling social network app, in an attempt to bolster iOS social credibility. A source within the Apple engineering team claims the acquisition is a done deal. via PandoDaily

Twitter Buy Button

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Twitter is throwing its hat into the e-commerce game. On Monday, the company announced that it will be rolling out a "buy" bottom on tweets for a small number of users, eventually expanding the service to all users in the U.S. via BusinessInsider

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