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CardStar Integrates FourSquare Into iPhone App

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July 27, 2010

CardStar Integrates FourSquare Into iPhone App

By Isaac Chacon, TMCnet Contributor


CardStar is an app that consolidates all rewards and membership cards into one, easily manageable place. Now CardStar is integrating its capabilities into the iPhone (News - Alert) app, Foursquare, to make check-ins for users easier.


Whenever a member uses CardStar to scan their membership card, they are given the option to check in on FourSquare with one simple tap. This was done to effectively reduce the steps and time it takes for CardStar users to scan their code then exit and open up FourSquare and check in.

This simplification can increase usage of both apps and can expand FourSquare to add more reward points. Since many CardStar users are also on FourSquare, this was a smart step to make the retail experience for these users easier.

The expanded app also came with other updates including more space for card storage, support for iOS 4 and favorite places list that is location based.

This updated CardStar app is good news for iPhone maker, Apple (News - Alert), because this integration can potentially ensure customer loyalty since FourSquare is only iPhone supported.

Neither CardStar nor FourSquare could be immediately reached for comment.


Isaac Chacon is a TMCnet contributor. To read more of his articles, please visit his columnist page.


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