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Location-based services are grabbing attention of women users as they found ways and services to meet myriad purposes including health, entertainment, work, lifestyle etc. Different types of applications are accessible from mobile phones and these use geographical locations in order to provide solutions in mobile commerce, vehicle tracking and many more.

Today’s tech-savvy moms use Smartphone, they can do shopping, fixing appointments, setting agenda, enjoy games and entertainments, contacting family, friends and associates etc. from their Smartphone. Location based services from their Smartphone cater to these purposes and following are some of the location based applications that will be of great help for moms:

Utility Applications:

Utility applications like ‘AroundMe’, ‘Yelp’ offer information regarding nearby restaurants and shops. Moms can easily find out the best shop within their proximity and can plan for their shopping in advance or can reserve a table for a family dining using this application. Applications like ‘Sit or Squat’ also help moms locate the best restroom service where they can view nearby restroom on a map and can even view their reviews and pictures before heading forward. So, next time if you are on your way to office or shopping, you can use these services and plan things beforehand.

On-the-Go Sharing:

Application like ‘Whrrl’ enables moms to connect with Facebook friends and post location-based photos and updates to these social networks. Moms can easily share their experiences with their friends and get to know what is actually happening in the network. Also there is ‘Babymate’, which is a unique application that allows moms to track their kid’s health. This application will soon incorporate location based services to make the app more convenient for working mothers. Mom can share the dates and venues of vaccination they had given to their kids and reliable centers or clinics with other women in the community. Likewise, they can also share information like various shopping products, useful tips etc. through this app.

Discounts and Coupons:

Location based services enable moms to avail the benefit of discounts and coupons too. They are awarded discounts for ‘checkins’ which show acknowledge their loyalty toward a specific brand. Women using location-based services on their Smartphone can opt for online shopping. Discounts are the main reason which attracts mom towards these services.

These location-based services of varied types are coming up with more options, features, added functionalities plus discounts and free versions to meet myriad needs of working moms.