As a parent I am amazed on how our children find new applications for their mobile devices. Stephanie recently blogged about her shopping tips, and I began to notice how my daughter and her friends are using their mobile devices for shopping as well.
My daughter, a high school junior, needed a new dress for homecoming dances she is planning to attend. She and her friends went shopping at the mall for new dresses, which is no different than when I was in high school (however I never bought a dress). What is different is they were taking pictures of themselves in the dresses and emailing the pictures to several of their friends for their opinions. I have noticed this new way to shop for homecoming dresses continued throughout the weekend as my daughter was receiving pictures of dresses from several of her friends. As an observer this was very entertaining.
I thought about this, and am impressed that our children find new ways to use their mobile devices in addition to talking and texting. This is the new way to shop in the 21st century.
Cory says:
October 15, 2009 at 8:57 am
Amy’s the shopper in our family. I tend not to shop so much as consume. I already have a list in mind (and usually also on my mobile device), I go in to the store(s), purchase what’s needed, and get out.
With the ability to take pictures on our mobile phones and MMS those photos to each other, she can shop for both of us, I get to see what she’s thinking about purchasing, and I never have to set foot in the store if I don’t care too. That’s a much less frustrating shopping experience for both of us
Robyns Online World says:
October 15, 2009 at 6:48 pm
My son has started taking pics with his phone also and sending me a MMS when he sees an item he wants.
I am guessing with his birthday and xmas coming up I will be getting a lot of this wish list texts soon!