How can I integrate Amazon search results into my app?

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I was wondering how I can use the Amazon Search API in my iPhone app code.

I've looked around and can't really find any good usage examples.

My idea would be the lookup of a certain, specific Amazon product and the ability to let the user buy that item.

Thanks. Any help would be great!

Update: I didn't mean ordering. I just mean the showing of product details and pricing and redirection to Amazon.com if they do want to order it.

doesn't the amazon principle pay you just for referring them and subsequent purchases made? Why do you need to write the whole ordering part? — No Refunds No Returns, Feb 26 '10 at 19:02

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 26 '10 at 19:13

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I believe Amazon's terms-of-service prohibit using their API to purchase products on a mobile device. I think Delicious Library got bit by this, or something close to it. Just a heads up.

answered Feb 26 '10 at 19:13

Ben Gottlieb

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This is absolutely correct. You cannot use Amazon's product information web services in a mobile application. It really sucks, but them's the breaks. – Aaron Brethorst Feb 26 '10 at 19:22
Anthony: none within their terms of service, no. – Noah Witherspoon Feb 26 '10 at 20:04

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Jul 09 '10 at 04:16

Here is the text: (e) You will not, without our express prior written approval, use any Product Advertising Content on or in connection with any site or application designed or intended for use with a mobile phone or other handheld device.

Not sure if anyone requested or got approved. But technically if you want to try it out, check this: http://sourceforge.net/projects/mtgr8-a3/

How can I integrate Amazon search results into my app?

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