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Zappos.com Launches Digital Lifestyle Magazine Exclusively For IPads

By TechTaffy Desk

Zappos.com has launched Zappos Now (‘ZN’), a monthly digital lifestyle magazine for iPads that will feature fashion trends and allow users to shop directly from the app. As a benefit for using the app, all purchases made through ZN will receive free next business day shipping, no minimum purchase required. ZN also offers social sharing features that allow users to share the articles and products they view with others right from the app.

The inaugural issue of ZN is currently live on the Apple AppStore.

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