Why you need these Valentine apps today
by Phil Hornshaw
As Valentine’s Day approaches, there are a few great mobile apps that you and your sweetheart might find extremely useful. From staying in touch and sharing sentiments, to finding romantic couples activities, these mobile apps will help make Valentine’s Day 2013 a memorable one.
Networking, planning and gift-giving
One of the coolest apps for couples is Avocado, available on both Apple’s iTunes App Store and Google’s Play app store. It’s like having access to a social network, complete with the ability to share photos, videos, messages and comments, but which only includes you and your significant other.
You might want to try BeCouply when planning your next big date. Found in the iTunes App Store, the app points you to things to do with your date around your city of choice, and then lets you share those experiences on Facebook.
You can also grab OpenTable on iOS and Android to help nail down dinner reservations, and secure a bouquet or other gifts with 1800 Flowers for both operating systems.
Getting the best price on apps
Most of the apps you might snag for Valentine’s Day through Google Play and iTunes might be free, but that doesn’t mean they all are. The best way to shave down the cost of those apps is to snag gift cards for the stores through other outlets, where you can get deals to stretch your dollars a little further.
For example, you can hit up Walmart for as much as 8 percent cash back on your purchases, and Target offers 2 percent cash back. Staples offers as much as 4 percent cash back on cards, and Best Buy will give you 3 percent cash back for iTunes cards. You can also grab apps from Amazon’s Appstore for Android devices, as well.
There are plenty of digital means through which you can maximize your Valentine’s Day, and if you’re willing to shop around a bit, you can even save money on your apps, as well as everything else.
Click here for coupons and offers from the Apple store
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