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Big in Japan added in Skyhook technology to its app, ShopSavvy.  Skyhook gives ShopSavvy an edge since it allows for the app to be location aware.  Scan a barcode and ShopSavvy will be able to find nearby locations with better deals.  That’s pretty helpful if you are in a mall or near your local big box stores. 

A lot of barcode scanner applications are out there with varying degrees of success.  I’ve played with ShopSavvy and have been impressed by its speed.  The Big in Japan guys have added plenty of features to make their application distinct like a stealth mode, Twitter integration, and now this location aware feature.

Skyhook also recently paired up with Texas Instruments to make its chips more location aware.  To find out how exactly Skyhook works, check out Appletell’s great explanation. 

Company Site: [Big in Japan]