Updated October 13, 2011
Predictions about the 2011 holiday shopping season are all about technology and the competitive advantage that the newest and best technology will provide to the largest U.S. retail chains that use it. Mobile shopping with smart phones is expected to be the fastest growing technology in 2011, and retailers interested in getting their share of the mobile shopping wallet have created mobile shopping apps in order to be positioned for m-commerce holiday shopping season success.
This is a complete list of the mobile shopping apps available for iPhone users in the 2011 holiday shopping season. Included with each iPhone app is the cost of the app and the features of the app. Click the link on each retailer's name to be taken directly to the app in the Apple iTunes store where you can download it to your iPhone. This iPhone mobile shopping app list is arranged alphabetically, according to the name of the retailer offering the shopping app.
Mobile iPhone Shopping Apps for the Christmas Holiday Shopping Season from the Largest U.S. Retail Chains:
Abercrombie & Fitch iPhone Mobile Shopping App
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Access to the newest styles as they become available
- Photos of scantily clad men and women posing provocatively
- Bare abs
- Adult content is age-restricted to iPhone users age 17 and up
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Shop on any Amazon site around the world
- Scan a barcode to compare prices and check availability
- Full access to cart, wish lists, payment and shipping options
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Download and read books
- Search for best-selling books
- Bookmark your favorite passages
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Requires iOS 4.0 or later
- Research and buy products, and read reviews
- Make Genius Bar appointments and store events
COST: $9.99
FEATURES:
- Create and view documents wherever you are
- New document manager sorts documents and organizes them
- Ability to change font when editing
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- iOS 4.2 or later required
- Free for anyone with an iPhone 4
- Allows you to locate your iPhone remotely
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Control iTunes and Apple TV using your iPhone
- Browse your library or change a song from anywhere in your home
- Features a "skip back" button for playing video
COST: $9.99
FEATURES:
- Designed especially for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch
- Connect your device to a projector
- Requires iOS 4.2.8 or later
COST: $9.99
FEATURES:
- Includes Smart Zoom for viewing and editing data
- Choose from 250 easy functions
- Document manager allows you to sort and organize your documents
COST: $4.99
FEATURES:
- Requires iPad 2, iPhone 4, or iPod touch (4th generation)
- Audio plays from your HDTV when using the Apple Digital AV Adapter
- Make HD movies from anywhere
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Share files on your iDisk from your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch
- MobileMe subscription required
- Requires iOS 3.1.3 or later
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Fast app switching for iOS 4 devices
- Optimization for retina displays
- Browse your most recent photos
COST: $0.99
FEATURES:
- Control a keynote presentation on your iPhone
- Maintains scroll position in presenter notes during builds
- Requires iOS 4.2.1 or later
COST: $4.99
FEATURES:
- Play with your friends over a Wi-Fi Network
- Unlimited re-buys and statistics tracking
- Requires iOS 2.0 or later
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Access to ads that have run in some of your favorite apps
- Tag favorite ads to a Loved section
- Updated regularly to include the latest ads
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Access free repair guides anytime
- Browse inventory for parts and accessories
- Create shopping lists, check availability and pricing, and locate stores
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Search and shop for books, DVDs, or CDs
- Find your closest Barnes & Noble and see which stores offer free AT&T Wi-Fi
- Requires iOS 2.2 or later
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Featured Bass Pro holiday snowball fight game
- Fight with the Reindeer Cane or Santa’s Bobber
- Contains infrequent or Mild Cartoon or Fantasy Violence
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Browse the full product catalog and create your technology wish list
- Purchase from your iPhone
- View your purchases, track your points, and view Reward Zone offers
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Browse and search entire online catalog of movie, TV, and video games
- Find the nearest Blockbuster
- View title details including movie synopses and actors
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Secure Login & Registration
- Up-to-date information is saved in real time
- View Prescription Histories and Check Order Status
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Rewards support
- Detailed information about games
- Barcode scanning
COST: FREE
FEATURES:
- Create and manage shopping lists
- View library of recipes and add shopping list ingredients
- Sync your Giant Eagle app and Giant Eagle accounts
