Get the APP...

The list of companies who want you download their app keeps growing. Application Software or in the case of Mobile Apps, is software designed to run on smartphones.
The iPhone store has millions of apps designed to run on Apple phones and tablet devices.

All the fast food restaurants are switching to touch screen kiosks where you place your order without having to speak to someone. Payment is arranged through the app to your bank account. If you pat inside, you would insert your chip debit card to complete the transaction.

You can order from/through the MacDonalds app, specify the time you want to pick it up. Park in the assigned spot for app orders and they will carry your meal to your car.

Other things apps do is inform you whenever they have special sales and keep you in their customer network.

I didn't download the app for Office Depot but their rewards program has an email address that I rarely use. When I went checking (usually once a month) it was filled messages, often a few per day when they had holiday sales.

If they are that (insert correct word) on email, they could do the same with your app that gives them phone numbers, personal information too. Reading some stories about security, bad apps are out there. Some scammers have copied the look of legitimate apps in an attempt to steal the users information.

One thing for sure is to only download your apps from a reputable source (Google Play Store or the Apple Store) and avoid links form unknown sources. It's not perfect, but apps on Google or Apple have been tested.

Thanks for reading my blog... and go install the app!