Half-page article developed from press releases and internet research detailing useful holiday apps. Includes shopping, storybook, and entertainment apps varying in price.

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Shopmium
This app allows users to purchase products at reduced prices
(sometimes even for free!) by providing cash back on their
purchases. Shoppers scan their receipts and product barcodes after
they leave the store. The Shopmium team reviews the purchase
and deposits money back into the customer’s account.
BuyVia
At a store and unsure if the price on the shelf is the lowest out
there? Use the UPC barcode scanner on BuyVia to get an answer
right there. Used mostly for tech gifts, BuyVia simplifies product
descriptions and gives gift recommendations.
Goodzer
Trying to find that special gift but not sure who has it in stock?
Goodzer’s free app is like having a personal shopper in your
pocket. If you’ve got your eye on a certain product, just punch it into
the app (the database contains info on more than 2 billion items),
and it’ll spit out a list of nearby stores that carry it. You’ll get the
price, availability and directions to the shop, as well.
Spendometer
The best way to ensure you don’t overspend over the holidays is to
stick to a budget. The Spendometer app allows you to set a budget,
log your spending and view your spending reports. It also shows
how much of your budget has been spent so far in a given week
or month, making sure everyone’s taken care of without any pesky
overdraft fees.
A Charlie Brown Christmas Storybook App
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock and the rest of the gang are
more than just characters from a beloved comic strip; they’re an
indelible part of American culture. This year, enjoy the same story
you love in electronic format, brought to you by Verso Story Engine.
Along with narration by Peter Robbins (the original voice of Charlie
Brown), you can also enjoy the app’s interactive features. Play
Schroeder’s piano, decorate Charlie Brown’s tree or touch and drag
objects to make them come to life.
loudcrow.com/a-charlie-brown-christmas, $4.99.
pulseTECH:
Holiday apps make your
to-do list simple
By Sean M. Haley