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Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Turn Your iPhone, Smartphone into a Black Friday Shopping Tool

Apps to help you navigate and find the great deals on Black Friday.

Black Friday sales require a good strategy, comfortable shoes and a lot of coffee. There’s one more thing to add to the list: your iPhone or Smartphone. A variety of apps can turn your phone into a shopping tool that will help you navigate stores, get coupons and find the best prices. Wired reports more apps are being rolled out as retails “acknowledge the new reality of anytime, anywhere retail, a reality in which getting someone to tap an app on Black Friday is at least as important as getting them through the door.” A few recommendations from PCWorld.com includes: Google Maps Google Maps provides maps for stores like Macy’s and Nordstrom. This app can also be used to help you plan out your route and find items on store shelves.  Google …

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Patch Launches iPhone App

Free Patch application is available for download beginning April 14.

Patch readers can now stay connected with their town while on-the-go by using the Patch iPhone app. The free app provides access to the latest community news, weather, local business listings and events. Simply search for "Patch" in the app store, install the app and enter "60156" as your ZIP code to program your phone to access all things Lake in the Hills. The app gives you access to: Through the Patch app, users can also comment on stories, upload photos to stories and business listings, share content on Facebook or via email and save events to their iPhone's calendar.

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