Nextag Brings the Bliss of Retail Therapy to Shoppers Searching for their Next Big Thing

SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading shopping website Nextag® (Nextag.com) removes the headache from shopping with a new mobile app that keeps on searching long after leaving the store. An extension of its popular website shopping tool, Nextag Radar is now available as a free iPhone app that lets shoppers search and compare products, organize their searches, and set shopping alerts to receive notifications when prices drop or new products become available.  

An essential shopping sidekick, Radar keeps on searching so consumers can relax. Whether searching for consumer electronics, clothing and accessories, home furnishings or health and beauty essentials, Nextag Radar scans thousands of stores to help shoppers find the perfect product at the perfect price. The app features barcode scanning and image recognition technology that allows users to scan product UPC codes or take photographs of items of interest.

From HD televisions and Jimmy Choos to delectable wines and interior paint chips, users can fill their Radar with items that are practical and envy-worthy. Shoppers can also log on to Nextag.com to access their Radar and continue to shop, research and compare products online.

"Radar has proven indispensible for our customers shopping on the Nextag site, providing them with the personalized insight they need to make smart purchases," said Jeff Katz, CEO of Nextag. "The Nextag Radar mobile application takes it one step further by allowing people to scan, search and save the items they experience in their everyday lives – whether window shopping, reading a magazine or out with friends."

The free Nextag Radar mobile app is currently available through the iTunes store (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/nextag-radar/id454234714?ls=1&mt=8).

Nextag also offers two other mobile shopping apps: Nextag Mobile and Nextag Dealforce™. Nextag Mobile is a free shopping app for the iPhone and Android that offers consumers product price comparison, research and shopping tools with barcode scanning and image recognition technology. Nextag Dealforce is a free, social shopping app for the iPhone that provides up-to-the-minute deals posted by local shoppers. Both apps are available through the iTunes store and Android Market.

About Nextag

Nextag® is shopping. Offering the most comprehensive product catalog online, Nextag delivers the tools and technology that can help shoppers make smarter purchasing decisions. With nearly a half billion people visiting the site each year, Nextag offers an unparalleled shopping experience whether searching for shoes, appliances and jewelry or cameras, cosmetics and travel destinations. Since 1999 consumers continue to choose Nextag for shopping. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Nextag has offices in Chicago, London, Tokyo and Gurgaon, India.

SOURCE Nextag