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FOODSWITCH
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http://www.foodswitch.com.auTHETAKE
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thetake.comDISCOVERAPPS FOR GETTING YOUR SHOP ONAUSTRALIAN POST MOBILE
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auspost.com.auAs an avid online shopper, I’ve become a regular face
at my local post office — frequently picking up parcels
that failed delivery to my home. The Australian Post
app allows you to track and monitor parcels as they
move from store to door, meaning you’ll always know
when a package is expected to arrive. One cool feature
is the ability to manage your very own parcel locker —
a free service where packages are posted to one of
many secure locations across Australia, ready for
collection at a time convenient to you. After receiving
a notification that your goods have arrived, simply scan
your smartphone and the locker containing your
delivery will open. The app also features a map
showing nearby post offices and trading hours.
It seems the mummy bloggers of today are becoming
increasingly relentless in ensuring our children are fed
foods with the least amount of sugar, salt, gluten,
caffeine, dairy, protein and fun. Sure, packaged foods
tend not to be the best for us, but how are we supposed
to know which ones are the worst. Rather than try to
read the nutritional contents of a product, simply scan
its barcode to see just how healthy that box of Froot
Loops really is. Featuring a large database of
Australian-sold foods, the app allows you to see
if a product is high in salt, sugar, even gluten —
also suggesting a range of healthier alternatives.How many times have you seen an outfit on a film
or television program and instantly wanted it? I am in
constant awe at the costumes worn by characters in the
Fifty Shades of Grey series. Now, you can see exactly
what actors or actresses were wearing using TheTake.
The app provides a detailed list of outfits and filming
locations for popular T V shows and movies. Items can
be filtered by gender and category, with clothes
presented alongside information on where it can be
purchased. Using your phone’s GPS you can even see
nearby filming locations for particular movies.
Products can be shared with friends, as well as saved
in the app for later viewing.Stocard
Free
stocardapp.comEtsy
Free
http://www.etsy.comPrezzee
Free
http://www.prezzee.com.auThe wallet of today seems to be getting bigger
and bigger in order to accommodate the
growing number of cards we receive following
sign up to those pesky loyalty programs.
Now with Stocard you can leave the flimsy bits
of plastic at home. Choose from one of the
many pre-listed brands (or add a custom one)
and place your loyalty card in front of the
camera. The membership details will
automatically be recognised and added to a
digital wallet, stored on your device and in
the cloud. Cards are accessible from the
notification screen, with the app automatically
increasing the screen’s brightness for easy
scanning. You can even see your current
points balance for programs such as Flybuys.
Sure, you can purchase your special friend
that mass produced, gold-coloured, poorly
manufactured bean bag from Kmart, but you
could do so much better and buy them
something unique from Etsy. A global
marketplace of products from sellers all over
the world, you’ll find things ranging from
vintage furniture, handmade jewellery and
one-of-a-kind clothing items. Goods can be
searched or browsed by category, with the app
featuring a range of curated collections.
Personalised recommendations based on your
browsing habits are also presented. Items can
be saved to a wishlist for later viewing, with
the ability to message sellers about any last-
minute concerns or queries you may have.It’s only after doing countless laps of the
shopping centre circuit that you give up caring
and buy your brother yet another pot plant
for his birthday. Rather than purchase
something unlikely to ever see the light of day,
why not buy them a gift card. Prezzee is your
one-stop shop to a wide variety of retailers
including Kmart, JB Hi-Fi, Supercheap Auto,
David Jones and Flight Centre. Vouchers can
be purchased instantly for either yourself
or someone else using their email address.
Cards can even be scheduled for delivery at a
later date. Vouchers you purchase for yourself
are stored in the app’s digital wallet for easy
redeeming both instore and online.