The latest range of mobile phones have the new operating system called Android. Android operating system has created a revolution as it encourages the use and advancement of open source software for mobile phones. Creating applications is the greatest advantage in the Android operating system compared to the older mobile phones which has a conventional, rigid development process for applications.
In a way developers at large, get an opportunity to write programs and applications for the Android operating system and submit it to the Android Market. These applications (referred as apps) are available in the Android Market at cheaper prices or even sometimes for free.They can be downloaded easily into the Android phone. As part of the 10 billionth app download celebration, Google had offered 10 apps for 10 cents each. Every day for ten days, ten different set of apps were available for customers to purchase. A great deal indeed!
This deal offer got a great response from people as they awaited each day for the set of apps to buy and look forward to the next.
When we talk about apps, we need to definitely tell about Deal apps. Consumer bargain has taken a different meaning with the popularity of deal websites. There are many websites like the yipit clone that offer a mobile version which when installed on an iPhone allows to discover great deals on the go.
Google has recently announced the deal app “Google Offers” for Android phone. This means that the daily deal service is accessible anytime and anywhere from your Android phone.
Let’s find out what features the “Google Offers” has to offer for us.
Deal Categories: A range of categories from food to travel are available as Deal categories. You can browse through the deals available in all these categories. Choose the deal categories you desire and subscribe to the deals in those categories. This saves a lot of time as you avoid viewing deals of categories you might not be interested in.
Deal Map: Map View is the new feature added to the app. Use the map to locate deals that are closer to your city.
Daily Deal Alert: A deal notification reaches your Android phone once a deal is found matching your preferences on a daily basis. This helps you to quickly grab the deals you want before they expire and never miss any of them.
Featured Deals: With Google Offers in your Android phone, you can browse through the daily deals and if you think you need grab them, you can purchase on the spot.
My Offers: You can organize and track all your deals purchased, saved deals to buy later in My Offers. You can also view your used and expired deals at the same place.
Redeeming a Deal: Usually, people who purchase deals are required to take a printout of the deal coupon while redeeming. With Google Offers app in your Android phone you can easily redeem your deals without requiring to print. This app offers a paperless redeeming of deals.
Google Offers app has received a good response and reviews. Google also promises Google Offers for iPhone users soon in the App Store.