{"id":7890,"date":"2017-02-08T07:52:21","date_gmt":"2017-02-08T12:52:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/?p=7890"},"modified":"2017-02-08T07:58:41","modified_gmt":"2017-02-08T12:58:41","slug":"walmart-releases-scan-go-app-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.psafe.com\/en\/blog\/walmart-releases-scan-go-app-android\/","title":{"rendered":"Walmart Releases Scan & Go App for Android"},"content":{"rendered":"

Walmart first tried rolling out its Scan & Go app years ago for iPhone. At its initial release, the app had too many bugs and customers found the app frustrating to use. Now, the Scan & Go app has come to Android. It\u2019s currently only available in two locations: Rogers, Arkansas and Lake Nona, Florida. They are still working on expanding the app to all of their locations nationwide; how quickly this happens most likely depends on how successful the app is at the two current locations.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Scan & Go app essentially allows you to scan items as you go and then pay for the items in the app. This app works well for both speedy Walmart trips and large shopping sprees. It\u2019s available for free in the Google Play store, too. So, how does this app work exactly?<\/p>\n

Read More: <\/b>The Top Grocery Delivery Apps for Android<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

How Scan & Go Works<\/b><\/p>\n

Say you want to buy the necessities for your new apartment. You\u2019ll scan each item\u2019s barcode \u2014 or look up the item if it doesn\u2019t have a barcode \u2014 before you place it in your cart. The app will then add your item to your digital shopping list. When you\u2019re done, you\u2019ll pay for all of your purchases via the app \u2014 all without waiting in line at a register. Similarly to shopping at Costco, you\u2019ll then show your (digital) receipt to a person at Walmart\u2019s entrance\/exit. They will make sure that you paid for everything you have in your cart before you can leave.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why The App Might Succeed<\/b><\/p>\n

The Scan & Go app has had a lot of setbacks, but for the most part, the app could be successful because it gives customers another way to avoid check-out lines. Some people really hate waiting in lines \u2014 this app is an attempt to please those customers. Also, other apps like Sam\u2019s Club\u2019s Scan & Go and Target\u2019s Cartwheel have had a lot of success with customers. Customers have stated that using a company\u2019s app to scan items and look for deals makes the shopping experience more fun.<\/span><\/p>\n

Possible Issues with the App<\/b><\/p>\n

If Walmart decides to release this app nationwide, they\u2019re likely to see an increase in malicious activities. It\u2019s possible that hackers will be able to manipulate the app or fake that they purchased their goods before they leave a store. Further, if the app becomes popular, malicious apps mimicking the Scan & Go app are likely to pop up. What if one of these apps is so well-made that it tricks customers into using it in-store and entering their payment information? To protect your information, make sure you run regular virus scans on your device:<\/span><\/p>\n

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