If you’ve ever shopped on Amazon’s web site, you are probably familiar with the “Also Bought” suggestion system that offers items to compliment the purchase you’re presently contemplating, dressed up* as “Customers who bought this item also bought…”.
Apple has now taken this concept to the App Store. Below the App’s reviews, you’ll see a similar set of suggestions:
Yet another way in which Apple is changing the face of the App Store. At the very least, there are some similar/related apps to check out without having to navigate the search feature. That’s a good thing.
* Some time ago, I looked up a Tom Clancy book on Amazon. One of the items that customers “also bought” was another Tom Clancy book that wasn’t due to be released for another few days – draw your own conclusions…
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