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May

Zappos Android App Steps Up To Version 3.0, Makes Buying Shoes Easier Than Ever

Posted by Bertel King, Jr. in Applications, News

Need new shoes in a hurry? Today Zappos updated its Android app to version 3.0, ushering in a host of new features. You can now color code and nickname your credit cards, a big plus for those of who you need shoes so quickly you couldn't possibly be expected to stop and compare card numbers. Additional changes to the various payment screens allow for a more pleasant checkout experience overall.

Zappos touts improvements to UI controls, load times, and animations. Basic multi-touch controls have also been included, and the addition of a UPS package tracking widget allows you to monitor your shipments from the comfort of your home screen.

Dec

Self-Checkout Service 'QThru' Comes To Android As The Company Gears Up For Its U.S. Rollout

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Applications, News

Have you heard of QThru? If not, welcome to the club - before tonight, I didn't even know it existed. Basically, it's a cool take on self-checkouts at brick-and-mortar stores. The idea is simple: carry your phone around, scanning barcodes of the stuff you intend on buying. Once you're finished, head over to the QThru kiosk and use it to scan the QR on your phone, essentially closing the transaction. All of your credit card info is stored within the QThru app on your device, so once you've scanned the QR, you're done. A worker at participating retailers would likely be hanging around to compare the cart's contents to the receipt, just to make sure you're not up to no good.

Dec

[New App] Official Etsy App Arrives On Android To Make Shopping For Artsy Trinkets Even Easier

Posted by Ryan Whitwam in Applications, Apps/Games, News

Are you feeling particularly craft-y today? Then you will be interested to know that everyone's favorite handmade marketplace, Etsy has a new Android app. It's never been easier to browse for reasonably-priced knickknacks on your phone.

The app feels properly designed for Android. Holo elements like the action bar, tabs, and scrolling are all implemented correctly. Although, it doesn't feel like a cookie cutter Holo app either. Oh, speaking of... I wonder if I could find some Android cookie cutters on Etsy. If you decide to look for something obscure like that, the app's search interface works well.

Sep

Sierra Trading Post App Lands In The Play Store, Makes It Even Harder To Keep Money In The Bank

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Applications, News

Clothes are a necessary part of life. It doesn't matter who you are - you have to wear something. Where you choose to buy those clothes, however, is up to you. You can pay full retail at... wherever, or you can choose to be frugal and hit the closeout sites and stores.

When it comes to picking up quality clothes on the cheap, few do it as well as Sierra Trading Post. Just a quick browse through the site will show you that - most brands are upwards of 40% off retail. At the end of the day, that can save a lot of cash.

Jul

Costco's Official App Lands In The Play Store – Shop, Ship, And Save From Your Mobile Device

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Applications, News

Costco, promising to take customers "beyond the warehouse walls with the ease of [their] smartphone," released an official Costco Wholesale app to the Play Store recently.

The app, created by one of the most popular (and largest) wholesalers in America, allows users to do much of what they could do in a physical Costco location, or shopping online – users can shop Costco.com's "unique, expanded" collection, locate the nearest Costco location, grab online and in-store coupons, refill prescriptions, read "The Costco Connection," choose business or home delivery options, and take note of what you need to buy with a handy built-in notepad.

Jul

Flow Is An Amazon-Powered Augmented Reality Product Search App That's Not Really As Cool As It Sounds

Posted by Eric Ravenscraft in Applications, News

Amazon-owned development house A9 Innovations has released a product search app built on the idea that instead of tapping buttons to take pictures of products, you'd rather just point your camera at products. Probably not a bad notion! Not exactly the most important thing to spend a bunch of money and time developing, but hey, if you can just wave your phone in front of a movie and get pricing and review information, it's gotta be worth it, right?

Well, it would be, if it worked like that. Unfortunately, in practice the augmented reality app has some trouble recognizing cover art.

Mar

[New App] Slice Automatically Tracks Shipments, Online Spending, And More

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Applications, News

Looking to make online shopping just a little more organized and manageable, Slice came to Google's Play Store today. The app promises to be "the simplest way to track and organize your purchases," and seems to deliver on that promise, efficiently and effectively finding, organizing, and storing receipts and tracking info on your Android device.

Slice automatically works with your Gmail or Yahoo Mail account, scanning for purchase receipts and tracking info, and organizes everything into a clean, easy-to-use interface. Users can track FedEx, UPS, and USPS packages with ease, getting push notifications for shipping updates, viewing a unified shipping map, and even viewing e-receipts from previous purchases.

Dec

Nordstrom For Android Makes Shopping High-End Fashion That Much Easier

Posted by Brandon Lancaster in Applications, News

Last Updated: August 27th, 2012

With its debut onto the Android Market a couple of weeks ago, Nordstrom made it easier than ever to find the designer clothing you've been searching for.

With this nifty little app you can browse product lines, get personalized product recommendations, and even make purchases right from your mobile device. Not only that, but you can check availability in nearby stores, track in-store events, create wish lists, and share it all with your friends.

How's that sound to you shopaholics? Pretty intoxicating, huh? Hit the link below to check it out.

Nordstrom

Nov

Macy's Gets An Official App – Shop, Take Advantage Of Specials, And Find A Nearby Store On The Go

Posted by Liam Spradlin in Applications, News

For those who like shopping on the go, Macy's has released their official Android app into the market, allowing users to take advantage of specials, locate stores, and more, all from their handheld device.

In addition to shopping Macy's entire online selection, users can create, manage, and view gift registries, check gift guides for the perfect gift ideas, and scan QR codes for user reviews and product information, making the Macy's app full-featured and practical for customers. Frankly, I can't think of anything a shopper would need to do that this app can't help with.

If you want to make your Macy's shopping experience as convenient and fast as possible, grab the official app below.

Aug

Dell Makes It Even Easier To Hand Over Your Hard Earned Cash With Its New Mobile App

Posted by Cameron Summerson in Applications, News

Have you ever been out-and-about and suddenly realized that you needed to order a computer from Dell? Well, you'll never have to deal with the panic that can ensue from such a situation ever again -- now you can just grab your Android phone, fire up the official Dell app, and order away!

You can basically order anything Dell related from the app; everything from TVs to laptops, cameras, printers, and monitors, all on the go. The app also allows you to compare up to three items side-by-side, read product reviews and ratings, track your order status, manage your account, and contact a Dell rep through email or by phone.