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March 15, 2012

The Radical Growth of the App Economy

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One of the biggest values of a smartphone lies in the potential uses you get from apps. From financial trackers to calorie counters to tools that can help you find the cheapest gas nearby, apps have really changed the way people live their lives, and I think that’s fascinating to think about.

A recent study came out in which it was estimated that developing mobile applications accounted for nearly half a million new jobs on the market—a statistic I find absolutely staggering. It goes to show that seemingly small things can have an enormous impact on the economy.

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Source: frugaldad.com






 
 

 
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