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How AI can simplify holiday shopping: 3 prompts to turn your smartphone into your holiday shopping assistant

October 23, 2025|

Ready or not, the holidays are almost here and that means it’s time to shop. But shopping this time of year is never easy with all the stress of trying to find the right presents for your people. AI can take the pressure off. No matter what kind of AI assistant you use, from Google Gemini to Apple Intelligence, here are some prompts that will make your seasonal shopping so much easier.

Save or screenshot any of the prompt images below and put them into your preferred AI tool, and your phone will become your AI-powered holiday shopping assistant.

A child in a red Christmas sweater takes a photo of their sibling, also wearing a Santa hat and a green sweater, as she opens a gift.

An AI prompt for the difficult to shop for

Everyone has at least one person who is notoriously hard to shop for. But with a helping hand from an AI prompt like this, finding the perfect gift for even your most picky relative or eclectic friend is a breeze.

An image containing a prompt for generative AI. It is titled, "For the difficult to shop for. Make shopping for picky relatives or eclectic friends easier than ever." Then, it contains a block of text to prompt AI tools. The bottom says Cellular Sales.

A smiling man sits on his couch and browses on his phone with a Christmas tree and gifts in the background.

An AI prompt for all the wish lists

Holidays also mean a pile of wish lists from all your loved ones which, while helpful, can be a bit overwhelming. With a prompt like this, leave the searching to your AI assistant and get gifts that fit into your budget and their expectations.

An image containing a prompt for generative AI. It is titled, "For all the wish lists. Search through everyone's lists for the right gift with AI." Then, it contains a block of text to prompt AI tools. The bottom says Cellular Sales.

A woman in a Christmas sweater smiles and looks at her phone with a Christmas tree in the background.

An AI prompt or finding the best holiday deals

If you’re on a tight budget this year, there’s no need to worry. AI can help you search for the best prices and deals on presents you’re eyeing. Just use this simple prompt to search online stores and local shops for the best deal.

An image containing a prompt for generative AI. It is titled, "For finding the best deals. Discover deals on presents that fit your budget." Then, it contains a block of text to prompt AI tools. The bottom says Cellular Sales.

AI can simplify your shopping experience, but your holiday can get even easier. With a trip to your local Cellular Sales, you get hands-on help and expert advice on all the AI-powered devices on your list. We’ll answer your questions and even help with setup and support so you can take a breath throughout the festive chaos of the season.

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