Dive Brief: Finish Line has launched an upgraded loyalty app free to download on iOS and Android devices, according to a press release. The app features a product feed meant to inspire customers, customized product recommendations, information on upcoming product releases and in-app shopping and checkout. It also doles out status updates, rewards and access […]
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Gorillaz promotes new album with AR/VR mobile app
Dive Brief: The band Gorillaz has unveiled a free iOS and Android mobile app that incorporates a smorgasbord of immersive technologies, including augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and 360-degree video elements, according to multiple reports. The app’s AR offering allows users to overlay components of Gorillaz’s recent music videos onto their surroundings, and the VR […]
Shopkick extends mobile rewards app into grocery stores
Dive Brief: Shopkick, the shopping rewards app, has launched Shopkick Grocery to encourage customers of Kroger, Publix, Safeway, Target and Walmart to patronize stores with opportunities to earn free gifts cards while grocery shopping, according to a press release. The company’s biggest launch to date, Shopkick Grocery is available in more than 37,000 stores nationwide. […]
Snapchat’s Bitmoji is most downloaded app in US, 4 other countries
Dive Brief: Bitmoji is the most downloaded app in five major markets: the U.S., U.K, France, Canada and Australia, according to App Annie data investigated by Recode. Bitmoji’s ascension has been swift as the digital sticker specialist wasn’t among the top 10 downloaded apps in any of the 10 biggest iOS markets last year when […]