With Black Friday sales and Cyber Monday discounts on the horizon, you’re going to want to get the perfect gift for everyone on your holiday shopping list. But between midnight opening stampedes and offers laden with barely readable fine print, the shopping scene can be a bit overwhelming.
Luckily, you probably have one of the best tools for getting the most out the holiday shopping season right in your pocket: a smartphone. With this technology at your fingertips and a few simple tips to guide you, you’ll soon be on your way to becoming a holiday shopping ninja.
1. Take advantage of deals in the area with apps like YP Yellow Pages & Gas Prices, from AT&T Interactive. These free apps can help you find local businesses, discover discounts, and share these deals directly from your phone.
2. Follow the social media accounts of your favorite brands on-the-go. Retailers will be using Facebook, Foursquare and Twitter to announce deals and limited-time savings throughout the holiday season – by staying in the loop you can get the best deals.
3. Receive updates on Black Friday sales, using apps which track deals at your favorite stores to help you comparison shop without leaving the house. Apps like GottaDeal will help keep you updated about the best deals around town. Retailers are getting into the app business as well, with large stores like Wal-Mart and Target releasing shopping guides that will keep deal-seekers informed on their smartphones.
4. Scan those codes! Apps like the AT&T Code Scanner will scan just about any UPC code you come across using your phone’s built-in camera. Not only can you find out if you’re getting a good price, the app can search nearby stores and online shopping sites for the same product to see if it can find you a better deal.
Whether you’re out hunting for that special someone or treating yourself to a holiday splurge, remember that your smartphone can be your secret weapon this holiday shopping season. Here at AT&T, we’re getting in the spirit and we’ll be sharing more helpful tips on our local twitter account @ATT_Houston on Black Friday and beyond.
Guest post by Jill Willis.
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You know, I had heard a little about those scanner apps on the iphone but I hadn’t actually used one yet! I will definitely be using them when I do my shopping this weekend – it’s not black Friday but there are still sales!
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