Archive for July, 2010

Smartphones Heralding New Era of Smart Shopping (2010-7-21)

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Three years after the launch of the first iPhone, the advent of “mobile connectivity” is profoundly shaking up the way consumers shop, according to new research from PriceGrabber.co.uk(R). Not just online, but in stores too, as a growing army of ‘smart shoppers’ are arriving in stores equipped with Internet enabled Smartphones. Whilst these devices might [...]

Apple patent seeks to reinvent retail (2010-7-8)

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Apple has filed a sweeping patent application for a technology suite designed to provide iPhone users with a broad range of real-time product information, special offers, sales opportunities, and related services in stores, restaurants, and other retail establishments. The filing also points to the inclusion of near-field communication (NFC) technology in upcoming iPhones. The system [...]