Everyone knows the (fairly) old addage “time is money” and as we get better and better at managing our money, we’re growing more attached to this idea.  But these days money moves so fast and the economy changes so quickly, we cannot keep up.  The stock of a company might take years to build up, and could plummet 25% in the time it takes to get coffee.  To protect investments and make sure that we don’t lose something that has taken years to build up, people need to have immediate and direct access to information regarding the stock market.  Of course there’s an app for that (a free app at that!).

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While a great deal of energy has been devoted to how LBS has affected social networking, there is one other realm that has experienced its profound effects. The world of marketing has not only changed with the introduction of social networking media, but the recent fad of social LBS game/apps is adding a new dimension to how people find and experience places and products. Because the apps are so fun and social, people tend to forget how much advertising and marketing play into them. Fortunately, there are no annoying ad banners, but the simple listing of a nearby place or product is enough to get its name out there and known. Couple that with the fact that all your friends are there or you read an interesting review about it, and bam! — consumer base is multiplied.
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We all know how easy it is to exchange contacts using Bump app on your iPhone. Well, could you ever imagine that you may use iPhone and Bump feature to send money?

The new PayPal app let’s you easily send money by simply bumping your iPhone against the iPhone of a person you want to pay. A fun way to start the money transfer! See more videos of Paypal iPhone app here.

Update: According to TechCrunch Paypal app has been downloaded an impressive one million times in less than three weeks since its debut.