Slifter, a popular mobile shopping tool that uses LBS technology to search and share products and promotions at local retailers, is now available for download on BlackBerry® smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM).
BlackBerry smartphone users can now shop smart by searching more than 300 million products available at more than 150,000 retail stores across the U.S. Slifter for BlackBerry smartphones will allow users to: search local store inventory for products, Hot Deals, and promos (including 40 million circular offers); see product information, images and maps; save products and promotions into a mobile Shopping List; and share finds with friends.
“Slifter on BlackBerry smartphones serves as a way to enhance and illustrate the power of mobility in retail,” said Alex Muller, CEO of Slifter. “With address book integration, rich product results, and GPS integration on available models - Slifter’s BlackBerry smartphone build was designed to truly personalize a consumer’s shopping experience.”
As the leader in mobile local product search, Slifter makes real-world shopping more interactive: customers simply enter a keyword, product name, model number or UPC code to find a product. They can then view product availability, price and promotional information, and detailed directions to the nearest store.
To download Slifter for free, BlackBerry smartphone customers should visit http//slifter.com on their handhelds and click on “Try the Slifter download.” Check with your carrier as standard data plan rates apply.
Slifter
New York City-based Slifter, is a popular mobile shopping tool that enables millions of mobile users to search and share products and promotions, straight from their cell phones. It is accessible for free via, wireless web, or java application on almost any mobile device.
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Source: RIM
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