Tag Archives: smartphone

Sam’s Club Uses QR Code in Mailer

Posted on May 31, 2011 by robertmerrill

Attempting to woo Smart Phone carrying customers to join their email program, Sam’s Club embedded this QR (quick response) Code into a recent mailing. Where have you seen other QR Codes appear?

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When Will Checks Go Virtual, Too? #wishwed

Posted on April 27, 2011 by robertmerrill

My bank has not only image recognition ATM machines (what are those?), but also allows check deposits by smartphone too. Recently, someone wrote a check to me only to watch me deposit it right then and there. Ka-chow. Sans trip … Continue reading →

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QR Codes in Mailers

Posted on March 26, 2011 by robertmerrill

Like any marketing material, your goal is to try and get that crucial second-look from your audience. Local credit union Utah First sent a large flyer that I was bundling up to toss out with the other marketing blather my … Continue reading →

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Gmail App for Android Updated

Posted on September 21, 2010 by robertmerrill

The Gmail App for Android has been updated according to the Google Mobile blog and the Gmail blog, including some pretty good updates: Gmail app releases aren’t tied to Android OS releases anymore. Improved replies and access to quoted text. … Continue reading →

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Problems With Blackberry 8830 Verizon Edition

Posted on April 18, 2009 by robertmerrill

I have an 8830 “world edition” blackberry smartphone from Verizon wireless and I have to note a few things I wish could be improved. * There’s a GPS built into the device, but VZ disabled it so you can’t use … Continue reading →

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Flickr Uploadr Available for Blackberry Smartphones

Posted on June 6, 2008 by robertmerrill

Sharing the things you find as you journey through life is half the fun of being well-connected. And, of course, a picture is worth thousands and thousands of those words. Flickr, the popular online photo storage site, has published a … Continue reading →

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