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		<title>The New Sony Xperia S</title>
		<link>http://www.x-fusions.com/2012/04/the-new-sony-xperia-s/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 11:59:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If the classy look of the new Sony Xperia S is anything to go by, the decision by Sony to split with Erisson after ten years looks to be a sensible decision. Sony and Ericsson originally teamed up in 2001 to take on the then-mighty Nokia &#8211; in late 2011 Sony paid around $1.5 billion [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If the classy look of the new Sony Xperia S is anything to go by, the decision by Sony to split with Erisson after ten years looks to be a sensible decision.  Sony and Ericsson originally teamed up in 2001 to take on the then-mighty Nokia &#8211; in late 2011 Sony paid around $1.5 billion to take control of the joint venture and the companies went their separate ways.</p>
<p>Sony’s Xperia range has already attracted many favourable reviews &#8211; a superb camera, fast processing speed, a solid feel and an attractive look and the new Xperia S appears to build on that theme.  As before, Google’s Android provides the operating system.  It’s Gingerbread flavoured at the moment but towards the end of 2012 it will be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich.</p>
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<p><span id="more-152"></span>The obvious competitor to the Xperia S is Apple’s iPhone in terms of price as well as technological capability.  Any impartial cellphone enthusiast will tell you that each has its drawbacks and in this case the user interface for the Xperia S is still marginally behind that of the iPhone.  Apple’s stroke of genius has always been the appearance of all your icons on the screen in front of you when you pick it up; a swipe to the right show you all you extra apps.  Sony’s option is to place some of your most used apps on the front page and hide the rest behind a menu button.  It’s an extra click, not noticed by some but an irritant for others.</p>
<p>We like to test our review phones with some memory intensive apps from the Google Play store (formerly the Google Market) so we downloaded some casino apps for a bit of online casino action.  As you might imagine from a brand new phone, everything looks great and downloads efficiently.  The plentiful processing power renders everything superbly and makes playing a game of online poker or roulette a pleasure, even if you ultimately lose, as we inevitably do.</p>
<p>The Sony Xperia S is quite possibly the best Android phone out there and a worthy opponent to the iPhone.  <a href="http://www.888-casino.eu">For more information about online casinos click here</a>.</p>
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		<title>Nokia Lumia &#8211; looks great, but will the kids love it?</title>
		<link>http://www.x-fusions.com/2012/03/lumia-look-great-but-will-the-kids-love-it/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:45:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nokia have definitely not disappeared entirely, and hope to recapture the good times of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to one another. The new Nokia Lumia 610 is Nokia&#8217;s fourth [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/lumia610.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-147" title="lumia610" src="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/lumia610-300x240.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="240" /></a>Nokia have definitely not disappeared entirely, and hope to recapture the good times of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Every day, more than 1.3 billion people use their Nokia to capture and share experiences, access information, find their way or simply to speak to one another.</p>
<p>The new Nokia Lumia 610 is Nokia&#8217;s fourth and most affordable Lumia smartphone, designed as the perfect introduction to Windows Phone for a younger audience.  The Nokia Lumia 610 makes it easy to keep in touch with friends, providing instant access to social networks and bringing all mobile, email, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn contacts into one place.  It also makes it easier to browse the Web with Internet Explorer and to access games through Xbox Live.<span id="more-146"></span></p>
<p>Available with Nokia Maps, Nokia Drive, Nokia Transport and Nokia Music, people can also choose from thousands of apps in the Windows Phone Marketplace to further personalize the experience. With a distinctive profile and finely beveled metallic edges, the Nokia Lumia 610 is built to convey both quality and aspiration.  It comes in white, cyan, magenta and black, is priced at EUR189 and is expected to begin shipping in the second quarter of 2012.</p>
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		<title>Sony to expand Playstation suite with support for content development</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:13:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today announced that it will release the open beta version of PlayStation®Suite SDK*1 to content developers in April 2012 and the official version later this year. Through the introduction of these SDKs, SCE will offer a more streamlined content development environment for content developers — from large game development companies [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ps_vita_multitouch.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-142" title="ps_vita_multitouch" src="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/ps_vita_multitouch-300x239.png" alt="" width="300" height="239" /></a>Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) today announced that it will release the open beta version of PlayStation®Suite SDK*1 to content developers in April 2012 and the official version later this year. Through the introduction of these SDKs, SCE will offer a more streamlined content development environment for content developers — from large game development companies to small, independent shops — and further expand the world of PlayStation® to open operating system based portable devices.</p>
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<div id="_mcePaste">In November 2011, SCE released the closed beta version of PlayStation®Suite SDK to limited content developers in<strong> Japan, United States and the United Kingdom</strong>. The upcoming open beta version incorporates their feedback and will dramatically enhance convenience and efficiency of the content development environment. The phased rollout of the open beta version will start in April 2012 free of charge and expand target countries beyond Japan, United States and the United Kingdom. Developers will also be able to conduct performance verification of their content developed with the open beta version on PlayStation®Vita.<span id="more-141"></span></div>
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<div id="_mcePaste">SCE will also release the official version of PlayStation®Suite SDK at $99 US annually later this year, allowing content developers to have their content distributed through the PlayStation®Store*2 on a commercial basis. Through the official version, content developers will also be able to seamlessly continue to develop content which was created with the open beta or the closed beta versions</div>
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<div id="_mcePaste">Furthermore, SCE will be adding content for PlayStation®Suite in Japan, United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Spain, and Australia. The phased rollout of the update will start later this year. The phased rollout will include improving the PlayStation®Suite presence on PlayStation®Store for users who want to enjoy a variety of content with ease and convenience on their PlayStation®Certified devices. SCE will also deliver content created through the official version of PlayStation®Suite SDK after the necessary procedure is completed.</div>
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		<title>Nokia&#8217;s 808 Pure View &#8211; a New Era?</title>
		<link>http://www.x-fusions.com/2012/03/nokias-808-pure-view-a-new-era/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 10:21:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nokia claimed they were ushering in a new era today in high-end smartphone imaging with the Nokia 808 PureView.  This is the first smartphone to feature Nokia PureView imaging technologies, bringing together high resolution sensors, exclusive Carl Zeiss optics and Nokia developed algorithms, which will support new high-end imaging experiences for future Nokia products. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/18258.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-135" title="18258" src="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/18258-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Nokia claimed they were ushering in a new era today in high-end smartphone imaging with the Nokia 808 PureView.  This is the first smartphone to feature Nokia PureView imaging technologies, bringing together high resolution sensors, exclusive Carl Zeiss optics and Nokia developed algorithms, which will support new high-end imaging experiences for future Nokia products.</p>
<p>The Nokia 808 PureView features a large, high-resolution 41 megapixel sensor with high-performance Carl Zeiss optics and new pixel oversampling technology.  At standard resolutions (2/3, 5 and 8 megapixels) this means the ability to zoom without loss of clarity and capture seven pixels of information, condensing into one pixel for the sharpest images imaginable.  At high-resolution (38 megapixelmaximum) it means the ability to capture an image, then zoom, reframe, crop and resize afterwards to expose previously unseen levels of details.</p>
<p>With superior low-light performance and the ability to save in compact file sizes for sharing in email, MMS, and on social networks, the Nokia 808 PureView makes it possible for anyone tocapture professional looking images in any conditions.</p>
<p><span id="more-134"></span>In addition to superior still imaging technology, the Nokia 808 PureView, also includes full HD 1080p video recording and playback with 4X lossless zoom and the world&#8217;s first use of Nokia Rich Recording.  Rich Recording enables audio recording at CD-like levels of quality, previously only possible with external microphones. The Nokia 808 PureView also features exclusive Dolby Headphone technology, transforming stereo content into a personal surround sound experience over any headphones and Dolby Digital Plus for 5.1 channel surround sound playback.</p>
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		<title>Free Tube Wifi during London 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:28:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For the first time, during the 2012 Summer, London Underground passengers will get free WiFi services allowing them to access internet and emails on most of the city’s stations for free. Virgin Media has been awarded the contract by Transport for London which will see the telecoms group provide a free service for the duration of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/92396093.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-115 alignleft" title="Free Tube Wifi" src="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/92396093-300x200.jpg" alt="Free Tube Wifi" width="300" height="200" /></a>For the first time, during the 2012 Summer, London Underground passengers will get free WiFi services allowing them to access internet and emails on most of the city’s stations for free.</p>
<p>Virgin Media has been awarded the contract by Transport for London which will see the telecoms group provide a free service for the duration of the games at 80 of the capital’s 270 stations. After the Summer the service will then be chargeable, thought to be based on a fee structure per minute or per mebabyte.</p>
<p>The city’s transport planners believe the move will help keep the capital moving when it hosts the world’s biggest sporting event this summer, allowing passengers to access real-time travel information and react better to any disruption.  The service will only be available at stations, with trains remaining mobile-free zones because of the complexity of putting equipment into the narrow Victorian tunnels.<span id="more-114"></span></p>
<p>TfL said the coverage would focus on underground stations within central travel zones 1 and 2 ahead of the games – 55 per cent of the Tube network is overground and covered by mobile phone networks.</p>
<p>“This is a fabulous new and free resource which will be in place from this summer when London is being showcased on a global stage and playing host to millions,” said Boris Johnson, London’s mayor.  Virgin Media, which is funding the roll-out, plans to expand coverage to 120 stations by the end of the year. Passengers, other than Virgin mobile and broadband subscribers, will have to pay for the service once the Paralympic Games finish in early September.  Centralising the admin is also extremely beneficial.</p>
<p>When someone in London leaves, their phones are on automatic divert to Birmingham’s 24 hour customer service.  Come Monday morning those phones are reverted back to London.</p>
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		<title>Steve Jobs – The Action Figure, that’s right.</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:48:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[£64 this will set you back, an action figure of Steve Jobs complete with miniature iPad and iPhone. Now any normal action figure would not cost this much! You would normally look at around £15 for an action figure? Now just because of Apple’s status, does this really mean they can charge this much? The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>£64 this will set you back, an action figure of Steve Jobs complete with miniature iPad and iPhone.</p>
<p>Now any normal action figure would not cost this much! You would normally look at around £15 for an action figure? Now just because of Apple’s status, does this really mean they can charge this much? The company that made the figure have depicted it as a masterful action figure and not just some cheap toy.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/stevejobs_2098670b.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-93 alignleft" title="Steve Jobs Action Figure" src="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/stevejobs_2098670b-300x187.jpg" alt="Steve Jobs Action Figure" width="300" height="187" /></a><br /><br/>The former chief executive of Apple, who died last year, comes in his classically accustomed black turtleneck and blue jeans and is available from February onwards. Extras are also available at an extra cost; these extras include an iPhone 4 and a copy of the first Mac computer.</p>
<p>InIcon, the manufacturers of the figure will also include a spare pair of glasses and extra hands that can be used to interact with the prop extras.<br />
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Strange as this idea may sound, it has been attempted before by a company called MIC Gadget at a slightly lower selling price of £57. However the product was blocked by Apple’s lawyers and they had the following to say: “Mr Jobs has not consented to the use of his name and/or image in the Product. Unauthorized use of a person’s name and/or likeness constitutes a violation of California Civil Code Section 3344, which prohibits the use of any person’s name, photograph or likeness in a product without that person’s prior consent.&#8221;</p>
<p>Now that Steve Job’s is deceased, it is not clear that the same rules apply. InIcon are offering a number of props a long with the action figure that display Apple products and logos, so something will definitely be said before the February release date.</p>
<p>Let&#8217;s hope Microsoft don&#8217;t follow up this release with a Bill Gates figure!</p>
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		<title>Digital technology &#8211; The latest in the world of technology</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:42:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Digital technology involves the signals which are not as smooth as the signals used by the currents and analog voltage. Digital technology actually generates and stores and also processes data as a string of binary digits. These are also known as bits which are represented by 1 and 0. The history on the modern digital [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/78288589.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-130" title="78288589" src="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/78288589-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" /></a>Digital technology involves the signals which are not as smooth as the signals used by the currents and analog voltage. <a href="http://www.onediy.com/technologies-gadgets/">Digital technology</a> actually generates and stores and also processes data as a string of binary digits.</p>
<p>These are also known as bits which are represented by 1 and 0.</p>
<p>The history on the modern digital technology is a thing which can be actually traced back to the time when work was done on the semiconductors.<span id="more-46"></span></p>
<h2><strong>Importance of digital technology</strong></h2>
<p>There has been a digital revolution since the late 20th century. The digital technology can be found nowadays almost in every electronic item starting from the computers to other kinds of gadgets too; for example the cell phones, the digital cameras, the camcorders and also the MP3 players. Digital technology is advantageous enough as it allows you to scan books and other documents into digital form and can then be assessed through the online process.</p>
<h2>Latest updates on digital technology</h2>
<p>Microsoft is trying to launch Xbox TV later this year itself. They are actually trying to succeed with a thing trying which most of the others like Apple, Sony and even Google have failed to succeed. Microsoft wants to change the way people actually watch TV. They have even held demonstrations on the way they are going to change the whole thing. They have also said that along with the video on demand, Xbox is going to provide people with live television.<br />
Another change that has happened is that the Google-Motorola deal has come together. From the previous discussions which were made early in July this year, to a more formal kind of announcement on the 15th of August, Google have made a swift move so as to secure the $12.5 billion takeover of the Motorola Mobility.<br />
Another change that is going to happen is the Wall Street Journal and the live video programming. The Wall Street Journal has announced that they are going to upgrade the video digital technology. They are going to make a major expansion of their video unit. They are going to produce more live programming each day so as get increased number of viewers and also increased number of advertisers.<br />
Digital technology is a fascinating thing that can bring various changes in our world. That is what it is doing too, with the fast advancements in the world powers, the digital technology is advancing too at a great speed.</p>
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		<title>Cars could be hacked says McAfee</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:38:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Modern cars&#8217; reliance on computer systems makes them vulnerable to cyber attack, which could allow hackers to be disable them remotely, according to a report from McAfee released today. The report was released in conjunction with mobile software firm Wind River and embedded security firm Escrypt. It stated that on-board safety systems could be hacked, citing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mcafee-car.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-121" title="mcafee-car" src="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mcafee-car-300x288.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="288" /></a>Modern cars&#8217; reliance on computer systems makes them vulnerable to cyber attack, which could allow hackers to be disable them remotely, according to a report from McAfee released today. The report was released in conjunction with mobile software firm Wind River and embedded security firm Escrypt.</p>
<p>It stated that on-board safety systems could be hacked, citing a recent demonstration of this. &#8221;Last year, researchers of the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Washington demonstrated that critical safety components of a vehicle can be hacked if physical access to the vehicle&#8217;s electronic components inside the passenger cabin is available,&#8221; said the report.</p>
<p>The report added that this type of attack could also be conducted remotely by exploiting the BlueTooth capabilities installed in many modern cars. &#8221;Web-based vehicle-immobilisation systems that can remotely disable a car could be manipulated [by hackers]. &#8221;The immobilisation system is meant to be a theft deterrent but could be used maliciously to disable cars belonging to unsuspecting owners,&#8221; it said.</p>
<p>&#8220;The researchers showed that an attack can be mounted by tracking the RFID tags using powerful long-distance readers at around 40 metres,&#8221; stated the report.<span id="more-43"></span></p>
<p>Modern cars&#8217; reliance on computer systems makes them vulnerable to cyber attack, which could allow hackers to be disable them remotely, according to a report from McAfee released today.The report was released in conjunction with mobile software firm Wind River and embedded security firm Escrypt.</p>
<p>Privacy issues also arise from the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, which are used in car tyres to provide sensor data over wireless short-distance communication to the vehicle.</p>
<p>While car manufacturers view electronic features as selling points, Stuart McClure, senior vice president and general manager at McAfee, said they also represent risks.</p>
<p>&#8220;Many examples of research-based hacks show the potential threats and depth of compromise that expose the consumer. It&#8217;s one thing to have your email or laptop compromised but having your car hacked could expose you to dire risks,&#8221; he said.</p>
<p>It stated that on-board safety systems could be hacked, citing a recent demonstration of this.&#8221;Last year, researchers of the University of California, San Diego, and the University of Washington demonstrated that critical safety components of a vehicle can be hacked if physical access to the vehicle&#8217;s electronic components inside the passenger cabin is available,&#8221; said the report.The report added that this type of attack could also be conducted remotely by exploiting the BlueTooth capabilities installed in many modern cars.&#8221;Web-based vehicle-immobilisation systems that can remotely disable a car could be manipulated [by hackers].&#8221;The immobilisation system is meant to be a theft deterrent but could be used maliciously to disable cars belonging to unsuspecting owners,&#8221; it said.Privacy issues also arise from the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags, which are used in car tyres to provide sensor data over wireless short-distance communication to the vehicle.&#8221;The researchers showed that an attack can be mounted by tracking the RFID tags using powerful long-distance readers at around 40 metres,&#8221; stated the report.While car manufacturers view electronic features as selling points, Stuart McClure, senior vice president and general manager at McAfee, said they also represent risks.&#8221;Many examples of research-based hacks show the potential threats and depth of compromise that expose the consumer. It&#8217;s one thing to have your email or laptop compromised but having your car hacked could expose you to dire risks,&#8221; he said.</p>
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		<title>Mobile Phones Could Soon be Powered by Walking</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:33:18 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Researchers in the US have found a way to power mobile phones using the motion energy caused when walking. They have made a device that can be placed in a shoe and captures the energy of moving micro droplets which is converts in to electrical energy. This is already used in some watches and sensors. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mobile_recharge.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-132" title="mobile_recharge" src="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/mobile_recharge.jpeg" alt="" width="300" height="212" /></a>Researchers in the US have found a way to power mobile phones using the motion energy caused when walking. They have made a device that can be placed in a shoe and captures the energy of moving micro droplets which is converts in to electrical energy. This is already used in some watches and sensors.</p>
<p>What happens is the device contains liquid droplets which are converted in to electrical current from the movement. The power generated is enough to recharge a phone or laptop but a way to get the energy form the device to the handset had not yet been completely thought out. A possibility is plugging a USB cable in to the shoe or use a wireless transmitter which is more practical.</p>
<p>When it works, this new innovation could prove to be hugely beneficial to both the personal and <a href="http://business-telephone.net/">Business Telephone</a> industry. Furthermore the battery and electricity usage could therefore be saved elsewhere. <span id="more-40"></span></p>
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		<title>Eurostar has New Easy Mobile app</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 13:21:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eurostar has brought out a new app for the iPhone and Android. It allows customers to book their tickets using their phone, rather than having to do it from a computer or at a ticket office. The new website, allows you to search for journeys and then book them. You will receive a bar code [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/unnamed.jpeg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-127" title="unnamed" src="http://www.x-fusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/unnamed-300x146.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="146" /></a>Eurostar has brought out a new app for the iPhone and Android. It allows customers to book their tickets using their phone, rather than having to do it from a computer or at a ticket office. The new website, allows you to search for journeys and then book them. You will receive a bar code on your phone, which you can use as a ticket when you board. Tickets between the UK, Lille, Paris and Brussels can be purchased in this way.</p>
<p>This has been developed to make it easier for those who travel on the train regularly. Customers can still collect loyalty points, if they are a member of one of the loyalty schemes, even if they book using their phone. Loyalty points balances can also be checked using the phone.</p>
<p>The application was developed to make booking easier for the many customers that have smart phones. It should not only make it easier to book in advance but also reduce the queues at the ticket office at the time of travel.</p>
<p>The app will also allow customers to see if there are any disruptions to journeys and they have their own profile page where they can put in seat preferences and things like that.</p>
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