topic Re: 🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂 in Community Chat

🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂

newziesuzie — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 20:49:18 GMT

I notice the Q and other companies

and even tv shows or networks keep

pushing us to use their Apps, why is that?

I wonder what benefit do they get?

🤔 🙂

Re: 🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂

Preds — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 20:57:27 GMT

Immediate access to their sites. Some you have to pay a fee for them. Keep you attached and updated on new items, new news, current weather, gossip, whatever your interests are.

Don't use any, but my DD does.

Re: 🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂

Tantallum — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:00:13 GMT

For the Q it is easy--they do not have to pay someone to answer the phone to take your order, you just do it yourself.

they only have to pay a relatively small IT team to keep the app and website up and running vs hundreds of order taking phone operators.

Re: 🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂

Stray — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:02:57 GMT

Everyone is using apps....it streamlines transactions.... I just used the mobile passport app. Reentering the USA, no line, no customs form, went straight through to the customs officer with my tablet and passport....done!

Re: 🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂

sidsmom — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:07:14 GMT

Interesting exerpt from article:

Benefits of a mobile app

Although a mobile app functions a lot like a mobile website, a mobile app gives businesses the advantage of having their own corner on a customer's device. Because users have to download and install the app, businesses have more control over their presence on a device than they would with a mobile website. For instance, a mobile app can be closed or inactive, but still work in the background to send geo-targeted push notifications and gather data about customer's preferences and behaviors. Moreover, mobile apps make it easy to deploy loyalty programs and use mobile payments using a single platform. It's also much easier to access a mobile app than a mobile website — all it takes is one tap, versus having to open a Web browser then type in a URL.

- See more at: http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6783-mobile-website-vs-mobile-app.html#sthash.Un8SPl3V.dpuf

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MaggieMack — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:08:12 GMT

The Q app is awful, as is the HSN app. Why use an app with limited info when you can go to the website? I do use apps for some things, like weather or golf, because they are complete. Ever try to find the size chart on the Q app? Not there. Unless they've changed, it's been a while that I even looked at their app.

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chickenbutt — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:09:53 GMT

It's just the 'thing' now. Since i have no interest, I just find it mildly annoying. But others find it useful so who am I to say. I try to just ignore it.

The only time stuff like that really grates on my nerves is when you just go to a site to pay a bill or buy something, or whatever (!), and the page is greyed out and covered with one of these solicitations. Before I 'x' it out, I might say a few words and then get back to what I was trying to do in the first place. I tend to move quickly, so stuff like that does annoy me.

Re: 🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂

newziesuzie — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:16:28 GMT

Great points!

Now it makes sense.

@sidsmom very interesting about the locations,

I keep them turned OFF on my iPhone and

iPad.

thanks @Preds @sidsmom @chickenbutt @MaggieMack @Tantallum

@Stray!

👍👍👍

Re: 🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂

SharkE — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:38:09 GMT

@Stray wrote:
Everyone is using apps....it streamlines transactions.... I just used the mobile passport app. Reentering the USA, no line, no customs form, went straight through to the customs officer with my tablet and passport....done!

SCARY!

Re: 🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂

Deanie — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:42:24 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
@Stray wrote:
Everyone is using apps....it streamlines transactions.... I just used the mobile passport app. Reentering the USA, no line, no customs form, went straight through to the customs officer with my tablet and passport....done!

SCARY!

I know. I thought the same thing.

Re: 🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂

Stray — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:52:34 GMT

@SharkE wrote:
@Stray wrote:
Everyone is using apps....it streamlines transactions.... I just used the mobile passport app. Reentering the USA, no line, no customs form, went straight through to the customs officer with my tablet and passport....done!

SCARY!

@SharkE- it's totally secure; it is approved by Homeland Security and passport control....you pre populate your passport info when you download the app. In your home and take your own picture. Probably more private than the kiosk. When you enter the USA, you proceed with your physical passport as usual but customs has your data...they just scan the barcode or receipt which is only in your hands and can only be obtained if someone took your phone or tablet and you would report that and it's useless/void. Some principle of e boarding pass on your device.

Re: 🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂

SharkE — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:53:44 GMT

I'd be scared to let in wrong element

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Stray — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:56:28 GMT

@SharkE- the e kiosks use the same principle but you actually have more control in your owns hands, rather than someone standing behind you....the receipt is meaningless to anyone unless passport control has matching data.

Re: 🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂

SharkE — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 21:58:39 GMT

I'll take your word for it. I don't fly unless it's life or death.

Glad your happy with it.

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Stray — Sat, 18 Jun 2016 22:01:08 GMT

@SharkE- I actually have global entry but this is free. I was testing it for my niece and it did work smoothly and you avoid lines which many object to....

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esmeesmerelda — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 00:49:24 GMT

@sidsmom wrote:
Interesting exerpt from article:

Benefits of a mobile app

Although a mobile app functions a lot like a mobile website, a mobile app gives businesses the advantage of having their own corner on a customer's device. Because users have to download and install the app, businesses have more control over their presence on a device than they would with a mobile website. For instance, a mobile app can be closed or inactive, but still work in the background to send geo-targeted push notifications and gather data about customer's preferences and behaviors. Moreover, mobile apps make it easy to deploy loyalty programs and use mobile payments using a single platform. It's also much easier to access a mobile app than a mobile website — all it takes is one tap, versus having to open a Web browser then type in a URL.

- See more at: http://www.businessnewsdaily.com/6783-mobile-website-vs-mobile-app.html#sthash.Un8SPl3V.dpuf

Interesting. Thanks!

Re: 🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂

Snowpuppy — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 01:36:10 GMT

I figured the apps were to follow you around the web so I don't have any. Someone posted that the Q app doesnt allow you access to the boards.

As far as geo tracking, my tablet stays at home. I have a dumb phone for the road.😉

Re: 🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂

Caaareful Shopper — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 01:47:37 GMT

In the very near future, apps will be used as the first choice for handling all kinds of business. It will be the mode of nearly all transactions soon.

My hair stylist handles all appointments, and selection of services by an app that a lot of salons have joined. I pay her via the app and see my receipt that way as well. Uber rides, travel reservations, Starbucks, grocery shopping, ordering Take Out, paying utility bills -- I use an app for all of them. A friend of mine just "signed" the lease on his apartment using his leasing company's app.

It's not just retail, it's all forms of transactions. In fact QVC has been slow to catch on. It seems like they know it and are trying hard to push their customers there now. Calling in orders over the phone is not even an option for lots of major companies.

Re: 🙂Why the push to use Apps?🙂

SydneyH — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 02:24:06 GMT

Because it's the wave of the future and saves time?

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Shorty2U — Sun, 19 Jun 2016 04:13:21 GMT

Yes access is what it is, for more business. I just got a laptop with windows 10 and thats all about apps too and its driving me bonkers.