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Re:Show HN: API to easily gift Apple Store content via SMS by spenvo on Wednesday November 20, 2013 @06:32PM (#6772048)
Seems like a super useful API. I don't know a much about the space, but I can't believe something like this doesn't exist.

I wanted to see a dead-simple demonstration on the website, couldn't find one. Perhaps it would be effective to demonstrate the API by sending a free app link via email. Just have a "Try it now! We'll show you how simple it can be by sending you a free app link to your email on signing up! ~ or something (reduce the copy language)

Keep it up!

PS - Is there potential for a referral/affiliate angle on this API? Apple's TOS probably prohibits that, but if it could somehow be managed--I see massive value there.

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Re:Show HN: API to easily gift Apple Store content via SMS by Macshot on Wednesday November 20, 2013 @06:36PM (#6772075)
@spenvo I think you went to the wrong site. It's http://app.given.to not given.to . On there there are 4 screenshots showing the entire end user experience. But yes anyone who wants an example please let me know and I can send you an app or song in a email,txt, or twitter dm
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Re:Show HN: API to easily gift Apple Store content via SMS by spenvo on Wednesday November 20, 2013 @06:41PM (#6772098)
Cool - send a song to @spencenow

I'm not sure how I ended up at the vanity URL. I think I saw your email [email protected] and typed it in manually. Commented-out the FB Connect feedback

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Re:Show HN: API to easily gift Apple Store content via SMS by Macshot on Wednesday November 20, 2013 @07:30PM (#6772312)
Check your twitter. Once you follow me back I have the perfect song for you
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Re:Show HN: API to easily gift Apple Store content via SMS by spenvo on Wednesday November 20, 2013 @08:03PM (#6772433)
Haha, ok, I have a feeling I'm going to get rick-rolled. :)
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Re:Show HN: API to easily gift Apple Store content via SMS by Macshot on Wednesday November 20, 2013 @08:10PM (#6772465)
I promise you it's a real song. No tricks here . I would love feedback as well!
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Re:Show HN: API to easily gift Apple Store content via SMS by spenvo on Wednesday November 20, 2013 @08:26PM (#6772522)
Confirmed: this is a fantastic end-user experience. Clicked the link on my Mac - it opened iTunes and autofilled the Redeem code, no clicks necessary (aside from providing my passcode). Excellent execution!

Again, my feedback for your landing page is to let people try it, and the concept will sell itself. I'll definitely think of ways to incorporate this into projects moving forward. :)

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