From apps that help you get your shopping done to apps that keep you on top of important logistics like the weather and travel details — along with a few fun picks to keep you entertained throughout the coming months, of course — each of these apps can give your holiday season a boost.
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They'll take selfies on their phones, form-fit them with cool accessories, and, of course, download their favorite apps. That's why it's more important than ever for app marketers to ensure that their apps show up when consumers come looking.
Q: With millions of apps vying for attention, what are some easy ways to get your app in front of more people this holiday season? People discover apps in a variety of ways, but nearly half of users learn about them while browsing on their phone's app store. In Google Play, you can use Store Listing Experiments to test different combinations and make the most of these creative assets.
You should also make sure your app is discoverable in all the places people are looking. For example, universal app campaigns help engage new users across iOS and Android—whether they're searching on Google. A golden rule: Use consumer insights. What are people's needs and interests as they head into the new year? Are they looking for a new fitness app? Are they catching up on shows to binge-watch? Or are there useful apps to help with travel, shopping, and daily errands? The good news is that thanks to your smartphone, you have the power to minimize all that is bad about air travel — if you remember to download the right apps.
Related: 30 essential travel apps every traveler needs. For more TPG news delivered each morning to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter. Download the apps of the airlines you fly regularly.
Not only can they give you the latest information on your flights, but you can also rebook your own flights, make seat changes, pay for upgrades, volunteer to be bumped and reach customer service quickly when things go wrong.
Airlines have become much more proactive in automatically rebooking you when your flight is canceled, and that information shows up automatically on your phone in the app. Before you start your trip, you have to pack. It comes with a master catalog to track the items you pack the most, along with the ability to create custom packing lists for every trip, keep a running tally of items packed and make a checkmark to confirm they are in your suitcase.
You can also sort items by priority or type, filter items to identify what you still need to buy and be able to either print or email your final lists, among other features. A list can be especially helpful if your baggage is delayed or lost. Related: What to do when your luggage is delayed or lost by an airline.
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