10 WAYSthe App Economy Makes

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Apps make it possible for enterprises to engage customers in exciting new ways, adding remarkable value to existing products and services.

The App Economy is a Gift for Companies and Their Customers

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This can save your customers time and money while significantly improving the experience they have with your organization and its offerings.

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Here are 10 ways apps can add to your festive cheer.

The holiday season is a busy time of year. The ideal time for apps to help you and your customers cut down on the work and maximize the fun.

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1 Let the music get you in the swing of things.

Listen to festive tunes on your morning commute. Collaboratively create a playlist for the office party. Music streaming apps make it all simple.

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2 Deposit your bonus without leaving the fireside.

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Forget waiting in line. Apps let you deposit your holiday bonus or set alerts to curb your spending, all from the comfort of your easy chair.

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3 Shop till you drop (or not).

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E-commerce apps take the pain out of gift shopping—so you can stay right there by the fireside and still get something for everyone on your list.

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Many brick-and-mortar retailers offer apps that create enhanced, real-world shopping experiences—as if the sales weren’t fun enough already.

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4 And then shop a little more.

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5 Cook up a feast fit for a king.

Cooking and recipe apps can help you add a little extra flare to the traditional holiday fare.

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6 Enjoy a little movie magic.

No matter what your favorite festive film is, it’s a wonderful life when you can watch it on demand in HD with a streaming video app.

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Out of town for the holidays? Got family in some far-off place? A video calling app will make it feel like your loved ones are just in the next room.

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7 Send some long-distance season’s greetings.

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Finally tired of relaxing at home? There are plenty of apps to help you discover and book tickets for a movie, play or music show.

8 Get out and see a show.

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Taking a holiday break has never been easier, with apps simplifying everything from booking a trip to checking in for your flight and beyond.

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9 Make a break for the winter sun.

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There are a whole range of health apps that can help you count those holiday calories or just work them off in the new year.

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10 Fight the festive flab.

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