Progressive is taking the hassle out of shopping for car insurance! Their new mobile app allows anyone with a smartphone to get car insurance quotes with just a quick snapshot of their driver’s license.

The app is called “Image Capture,” and is free and works with most mobile devices, including iPhones and smartphones that run on the Android operating system. Once downloaded and installed, policy-seekers take a snapshot of their driver’s license, their auto’s vehicle identification number (VIN) or existing insurance ID card. The app scans the image for necessary information such as name and address.

Once the details are confirmed by the user, Progressive sends a quote “in minutes,” according to a company statement. “The new technology, only available from Progressive, simplifies the insurance quoting and buying process,” the statement says. “Image Capture is a first in the insurance industry, capitalizing on the popular technology used to deposit checks in the banking industry.”

Progressive hopes to offer the app in every state by the end of the year.
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Google has found their niche in our technology driven world. Their apps have made
communication and connectivity a breeze these days. Let’s take a look at some of the
popular services and apps that improve the lines of communication for all of us.

Buzz–In Buzz you can post a message tagged with your location, and follow your peers
on the go (concerned parents LOVE this app). Buzz Layer on Google Maps for mobile
lets you post real-time geotagged updates to your Google Buzz feed that show up on
Google’s mobile maps.

Gmail– Use Gmail for mobile to get your email wherever you are. This is a great app
for “on the road” sales reps. Features include search, stars and labels to organize, and
conversation view to understand message context.

Google Voice– Set up multiple numbers for your business and have them ring to any
phone. Get transcribed voice mail messages via email, and receive free calls and text
messages in the U.S. and Canada, with very low rates in the rest of the world. Make
cheap international calls with your Google number. Send free text messages, listen to
voice mails, and read transcripts.

Google Talk– Instantly message your peers or clients. Video-chat is coming soon.

Blogger–Blog on the go with the Blogger app. Publish posts with pictures, labels, and
location information.

YouTube– Now you can enjoy all those fun-filled videos right from your smart phone!