The Aisle411 App shares store-level maps and product positions with customers via their smartphones. Now, customers can find out where the items they want are—and get rewarded for it with coupons and tailored offers
An "alien detection app'' on smartphones will allow people to see invaders descending on the Greenway, the Boston Children's Museum, and other spots.
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"AT&T admited that the phone's HSUPA capability - a key feature in increasing upload speeds on the Atrix as well as the new HTC Inspire 4G smartphone - will not be enabled until a later date."
sends people who sign up for the service deal alerts when they purchase things in zipcodes where gap stores are. no checking in, no need for smartphone.
PayPal, which is owned by eBay, has acquired Fig Card, which provides merchants with the means to accept mobile payments using a simple USB device. Customers using the system need only to download an application, which works with the existing Wi-Fi hardware on their smartphones. The acquisition is part of PayPal's strategy to lead in the mobile payment arena.
"Mobile app growth is literally skyrocketing," said Fields. "This is a trend that we cannot ignore, especially as a Nationwide Insurance study shows that one in four Americans who download apps admits to using them while driving."
HOWEVER...this speaks to the point I raised at yesterday morning's meeting about there being a watch that works cross platform with a fitness app you are currently using via your smartphone versus you having to start all over again with a new fitness tracker that is aligned with a particular watch.