Self-checkout at the Apple Store? There’s an app for that (in the works)

Apple Store App

I’ve never really gotten the point of the Apple Store app for iOS. I mean, do you really find yourself shopping for iPhones, iPads, and other Apple products so often that you need to install an app on your mobile device instead of just visiting the website? But now it looks like Apple could be rolling out an update that will allow you to use… Read more »

Amazon Shopping app now available for Windows Phone 7

Amazon has released a mobile shopping app for the Windows Phone 7 platform. As you’d expect, you can use the app to browse or search for pretty much anything available from Amazon.com. The user interface has also been designed to fit the look and feel of Windows Phone 7. For instance, you swipe left or right to view additional information about a product including reviews… Read more »

Google Shopper for Android gets related products, YouTube videos

At its most basic level, Google Shopper is a price comparison tool for Google Android phones. You can search for products by text, voice, or by scanning a barcode and Shopper will let you know where you can buy the item online or in a local store and how much it will cost you. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg, because Shopper also… Read more »

Google Shopping for mobile makes it easier to find in-stock items near you

Google has rolled out a new feature for its mobile shipping site: Now you can tell if the items you’re looking for are in stock at partnering stores near your location. The feature only works in the US. But if you’re in the States and you happen to have a iPhone, Android, or WebOS phone, here’s how it works. Just fire up your mobile browser… Read more »