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Heathrow’s ULTra Personal Rapid Transit System — really cool

My vision of a connected mobile environment is edging somewhat closer to reality with the arrival of London Heathrow Airport’s ULTra Personal Rapid Transit System. Stuart Miles, top chap at Pocket Lint, took a ride on the system and really enjoyed it. He’s got the full details on his post — but to summarise, the [...]

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Use your mobile as your Oyster card!

That is just one idea that has been floating around Mobile Industry Review for sometime; and it seems like after a trial period, people like it! The Near Field Communications (NFC) which O2 had been trialling with Nokia has had some optimistic results. Apparently nine out of ten (90%) of the five hundred trialists said [...]

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Google’s Mobile Maps: for when you’ve had one too many

Google has announced an update to the latest version of its Mobile Maps software (2.2) with some handy new features. Now as well as the usual street directions from Google, the Mobile Map app can also provide information on public transport too, so you can find what bus or train will get you to where [...]

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