LG nabs deal to get barcode application

Just when you thought that those G1 owners were really special with their barcode scanning application, here comes LG with a deal. LG is the third manufacturer other than Samsung who already had an agreed to have ScanLife’s 2D barcode app preinstalled on its devices. Scanbuy, the creative company behind the app, announced that LG is joining the wave of offering the barcode scanning app. Scanbuy’s CEO Jonathan Bulkeley said, “We are thrilled to announce this agreement with LGE. Their support will substantially assist in bringing 2D barcode technology to mobile subscribers around the world. Mobile data usage is increasing exponentially every day, and ScanLife solution will make it easier than ever to discover and navigate to content from anywhere.” The software itself allows users to use the camera on their phone to quickly scan the barcodes of products and provide results about it. People can use it to find out the best prices for a particular product from a variety of dealers.

source: IntoMobile