Apps to help with your holiday shopping
You’ve heard of the phrase ‘there’s an app for that’. And as far as shopping goes, from currency converters to price comparisons, there are plenty of options
SNAPTELL
This free app for iOS devices might just end up being a boon to you if you’re shopping for books, CDs, video games or DVDs. Here’s how it works: with your data-enabled smartphone, click a picture of any book (or CD, DVD, or video game) and the app will connect to its server, fetch not just prices but also reviews of other people who’ve bought that item and also tell you about nearby stores. This can be particularly useful for when you're abroad and are unfamiliar with the locality you’re in. The app is said to work pretty well, as it recognises some lesser-known titles as well as the bestsellers and popular ones. Although its barcode scanner is a bit iffy, the main picture-identification function works well enough.
REDLASER
This app, available for Android devices, helps you learn if you can get a better deal elsewhere —on almost anything. You scan the bar code of an item, and the app shoots back prices from competing stores and online merchants. If you spot a better price you can use the app to buy the item. This works particularly well when you’re shopping for something abroad.
XE CURRENCY CONVERTER
When you travel abroad, one of the most important things you'll need to do is convert your money. This is particularly important for when you go shopping. Being aware of the current exchange rates will help you zone in on good deals and save you money. A pretty reliable app, this one is available for both iOS as well as Android devices. It supports more than 180 currencies with up-to-the-minute rates. You can choose up to 10 currencies on a screen, with them being displayed in your order of preference. To choose your base currency, simply click on the currency and enter the amount you'd like to convert; the base currency is always highlighted for easy recognition.
EBAY
An app for Android, this is a helpful tool for both buyers and sellers. You can manage purchases and your inventory directly from your tablet or phone. It's optimized to give you the same experience as shopping on eBay's website. Shoppers and store owners can buy, bid, or make offers. The eBay app has a secure payment system that gives you the ability to track packaged shipments. Shoppers can compare items, save searches, and leave feedback for stores.
This app, available for Android devices, helps you learn if you can get a better deal elsewhere —on almost anything. You scan the bar code of an item, and the app shoots back prices from competing stores and online merchants. If you spot a better price you can use the app to buy the item. This works particularly well when you’re shopping for something abroad.
XE CURRENCY CONVERTER
When you travel abroad, one of the most important things you'll need to do is convert your money. This is particularly important for when you go shopping. Being aware of the current exchange rates will help you zone in on good deals and save you money. A pretty reliable app, this one is available for both iOS as well as Android devices. It supports more than 180 currencies with up-to-the-minute rates. You can choose up to 10 currencies on a screen, with them being displayed in your order of preference. To choose your base currency, simply click on the currency and enter the amount you'd like to convert; the base currency is always highlighted for easy recognition.
EBAY
An app for Android, this is a helpful tool for both buyers and sellers. You can manage purchases and your inventory directly from your tablet or phone. It's optimized to give you the same experience as shopping on eBay's website. Shoppers and store owners can buy, bid, or make offers. The eBay app has a secure payment system that gives you the ability to track packaged shipments. Shoppers can compare items, save searches, and leave feedback for stores.
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