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Mobile devices and the apps people use with them are changing how consumers interact with information. The programming and development trend of creating small apps that accomplish a specific function will also change how business programs are developed. Why aren't our agency systems more like Facebook? Facebook is easy to use, and it's a robust tool. Grandparents can browse pictures of their grandchildren in a matter of minutes, while … [Read more...]
Starbucks has been testing a program launched in September of last year for users with iPhones. The program allows customers to pay for their purchases via their mobile devices using a special Starbucks Card mobile application. The app was initially accepted at just 16 Seattle and San Francisco area stores. In March, the company expanded the program to include 1,000 Target stores across the United States. CEO Howard Schultz announced this … [Read more...]
As I travel across the country talking to agents, the question I hear most often is, "Can you just give us a couple quick tips on the top things we can do right now to make our agency more profitable and effective?" The answer is, YES! As an insurance technology consultant and editor, I've been able to discover the cool new tools, websites, gizmos and gadgets that can make your life easier, more productive, and more competitive. I have … [Read more...]
A new iPhone application allows you to find detailed information on any product simply by taking a picture of it. With the SnapTell Explorer application, you can take a picture of a book—and within seconds the screen will display the right book with reviews, links to other Web sites (including a Wikipedia entry), and online prices from multiple retailers. Welcome to the future of shopping. How does it work? According to SnapTell, "SnapTell … [Read more...]
OK, so I don’t have an iPhone yet. But many people do. 2insure4less.com has released a new Insurance Shopper iPhone application. It is the first mobile phone application of its kind. Now, iPhone and iPod Touch owners can receive insurance quotes directly through their mobile devices. The Insurance Shopper application helps individuals save time when searching for affordable insurance quotes by storing their information on the company’s Web … [Read more...]
