BlackboardEats Launches Mobile App on Android
BlackboardEats, the free insider's club that provides perks and reviews of handpicked restaurants and artisanal foods, launched its mobile app for Android devices today.
Online, November 9, 2011 (Newswire.com) - LOS ANGELES -- With one touch, the new BlackboardEats free Android application allows for quick and easy access to all facets of the free e-mail and website which delivers real editorial reviews and exclusive deals at top restaurants in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco and Chicago as well as artisanal foods offered everywhere on BlackboardEats Market.
The Android app, similar to the their iPhone app version allows on-the-go food enthusiasts to find nearby current specials on a map complete with GPS functionality, get passcodes instantly, use a trusty tip calculator and find of all of BlackboardEats' handpicked restaurants in The Guide. With a few simple taps, users can readily share the latest BlackboardEats deals with friends via e-mail, Facebook and Twitter.
"In the past six months, we saw a pretty significant jump in the number of our subscribers coming to our website via smartphones. So far, we've had great feedback on our iPhone app and now, Android users can also benefit from accessing our handpicked deals and reviews with just one touch," said Maggie Nemser, BlackboardEats founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief.
BlackboardEats gives subscribers 24 hours to download a FREE passcode for 30% off their meal at a top restaurant and other exclusive deals created specifically for subscribers. Unlike other deals sites, there are no upfront costs and if the passcode goes unused, there is no penalty to the subscriber.
The following features are now available with the new BlackboardEats Android app and current iPhone app:
• Specials will pop up automatically as soon as the exclusive deals are available.
• For added convenience, you can instantly grab a passcode and flash your smartphone at the restaurant to redeem the special.
• Use the savvy tip calculator to quickly figure the gratuity on the pre-discount total, giving you peace of mind about tipping appropriately.
• Within seconds, you get on-the-go access to your codes for current specials via "My Blackboard."
• Plus, the app allows you to easily find BlackboardEats-approved restaurants, handpicked and written by seasoned food editors and writers, complete with editorial reviews in The Guide section.
BlackboardEats also made a few improvements to the BlackboardEats mobile website, making the website easier and faster to navigate on smartphones. The mobile website has been updated to provide quicker search results of BlackboardEats-approved restaurants and details for current specials.
Founded in 2009 by Maggie Nemser, BlackboardEats connects restaurants and food manufacturers to a passionate and loyal group of food enthusiasts. The editorial restaurant reviews and Specials are available in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Chicago and the artisanal foods offered on BBE Market can be enjoyed anywhere in the country. For more information, visit www.BlackboardEats.com, facebook.com/BlackboardEats, twitter.com/BlackboardEats
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