Does technology make your holiday shopping easier? According to Pricegrabber, 82 percent of people who shop online this year will use an app to save cash on gifts this year. So naturally, we've worked up a list of some must-have apps to help you get the job done.
Here are 10 must-have apps for holiday shopping this year:
Gift List App - Apple Start your holiday shopping on the right financial foot by downloading a holiday gift list app. The Gift List App ($1.99) for Apple devices enables you to organize gift ideas, store recipient information and track your budget. Android owners can use the Free Christmas List for similar capabilities.
Coupon Sherpa App - Apple and Android Coupon Sherpa was the first-ever mobile coupon app, and features hundreds of digital coupons for popular stores like Kohls and Macy's. As a previous iTunes Staff Favorite and a regular on top-shopping-apps lists, Coupon Sherpa makes it easy to score in-store savings at retailers and restaurants, especially during the holiday season. Simply hand your phone to the cashier and they'll scan the coupon. No clipping required.
Decide App - Apple (iPhone and iPad) We've all been there: You carefully plan your purchase to procure the best deal, and a few months later you find your coveted item for much less than you paid. Luckily, Decide.com created an app for iPhones and iPads to help you determine the best time to buy everything from cameras to table saws.
RedLaser App - Apple and Android As retailers amp up their price-matching programs this holiday season, the RedLaser barcode scanning app will be especially handy. Target and Best Buy, for example, will price-match online retailers including Amazon, making it easier than ever to score the price you want while completing your in-store purchase.
Lookout Mobile Security App - Android Think about all the personal information your mobile device contains, not to mention the apps and websites you use every day. Couple that with the growing trend of mobile commerce, and your device is a hot commodity for hackers. PCMagazine's Editor's Choice for Android is the Lookout Mobile Security App. It's available for free, or for $2.99 per month for enhanced security.
OneReceipt App - Apple Like in-laws and baked confections, you'll likely find yourself overrun with receipts this holiday season. Stay organized using the OneReceipt app to digitally store your many proofs of purchase. You can organize e-receipts and online purchase confirmations, as well as snap photos of hard copy receipts to cut down on paper clutter.
Slice App - Apple and Android Similar to the OneReceipt app, this one's for the loyal online shopper. The Slice App organizes all of your e-commerce activity and helps you track online orders and expenditures. Available for free on both Apple and Android devices, the app also alerts you about price reductions on desired products.
DealBoard App - Apple Are you struggling with daily deal fatigue? If so, look no further than the DealBoard app to reduce your inbox clutter. This handy app aggregates daily deal offers into a single email based on your preferences, eliminating the need for individual subscriptions. Own an Android device? Try the similar Deal Drop app.
BuyOrNot App - Apple It's easy to evaluate your shopping options when you're surfing the web, but user reviews and other product evaluations are harder to come by in-store. Enter the BuyOrNot App, a barcode-scanning app with access to a jaw-dropping 45 million product reviews.
Car Locator App - Android With crowded malls come crazy parking lots and when you're in a hurry, it's easy to forget where you parked. If you've ever found yourself wandering endlessly in search of your vehicle, consider downloading the Car Locator app for Android or Honk for Apple. These apps not only lead you to your car, they also feature a special timer that alerts you when the parking meter is about to expire so you avoid tickets.
Thousands of retailers will be competing for your attention this weekend -- but what should you buy, and what should you skip? Steve Noviello has advice from Dealnews.com
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Does technology make your holiday shopping easier? According to Pricegrabber, 82 percent of people who shop online this year will use an app to save cash on gifts this year.
Does technology make your holiday shopping easier? According to Pricegrabber, 82 percent of people who shop online this year will use an app to save cash on gifts this year. So naturally, we've worked up a list of some must-have apps to help you get the job done.
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Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested Thursday for allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building and throwing a marijuana bong out of a window, said police.
Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested Thursday for allegedly smoking marijuana in the lobby of her Midtown Manhattan building and throwing a marijuana bong out of a window, said police.
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New Jersey officials have seized inventory and demanded records from 29 bars and restaurants, nearly half of them TGI Fridays, that they say sold low-quality liquor to patrons who thought they were buying premium brands.
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An Edison, N.J., police officer was arrested and accused of setting fire to the home of a police captain in his department, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office.
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President Barack Obama plans to give the Jersey Shore a boost with a post-Memorial Day visit to showcase recovery efforts in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
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Heavy downpours sparked flash flooding across the tristate area on Thursday. The National Weather Service issued numerous weather alerts for many counties in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.
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The Bronx Zoo has unveiled its animatronics dinosaur exhibit. The exhibit, called Dinosaur Safari, is something different from the zoo, which is better known for its exhibits of living animals. The ride
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