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Apple Debuts iBeacon Location Technology in U.S. Stores

The Realtime Report

How can a retailer effectively reach consumers in-store and educate them about deals that might be of particular interest? Consumers will receive notice if a computer they ordered is ready for pickup, and may get messages about upgrading and/or trading in old phones when they walk by the iPhone section. And what about privacy?

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Social Networking Stats: 42% of Those With Foursquare App Are Active Users, #RLTM Scoreboard

The Realtime Report

42% of Those Who Downloaded Foursquare App Use It Actively. million users in July 2012 (on Android/iPhone), up from from 5-6 million per month from March through June. Foursquare CEO Dennis Crowley spoke to AdWeek last month about retailers’ perception of Foursquare’s user numbers: “I wouldn’t say scale is an issue.

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Best Price Comparison Apps for Android & iOS: Shop Smarter, Save More

Tweaklibrary

Well, if you’re nodding then you need to check out these Best Price Finder & Comparison Apps for Android & iPhone. These nifty applications scour the web thoroughly to compare prices across multiple retailers, so you can effortlessly find the lowest prices and snag the hottest deals. Compatibility: Android (4.2

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A New Tablet Today

Ari Herzog

It retails new for $449 and Amazon sells it for 16% less. Some people suggested I get an iPad but that was an illogical decision for me unless I also had an iPhone. I’ve already connected it via my apartment router and downloaded some of my favorite Android applications. It’s installed with Honeycomb today.

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6 mobile app trends to watch in 2017

Socialmedia.biz

Thus, you download it, pay your parking through the app and carry on with your lunch and trip. Most apps are downloaded, used once and then deleted. For example, a lot of new cars encourage the driver to download an app, which allows them to turn the car off or on and lock or unlock the doors all from their mobile device.

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How to Create Beautiful Instagram Stories (and 10 Amazing Templates to Use)

Buffer Social

Download the finished graphic and you’re ready to post to your Story. This is a strategy often used by online clothing retailers. Again, this is great for online retailers who drive sales through social media promotions. Once logged in, edit the template as you wish: change the background, caption style, etc. Storytelling.

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How To Organize A Brand Hackathon (And Why) – Interview With Betabrand’s Chris Lindland

The Realtime Report

The result was Sightings by Betabrand , an iTunes app that lets you add Jesus, the Virgin Mary, or Bigfoot into any iPhone photo you take — the perfect companion to help launch the brand’s new Sasquatch sweater , knitted from “100% pure Bigfoot fur.” Here’s a best of collection on the brand’s Facebook page.

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