With all this talk of the new iPhone 5, here at ipostparcels.com we’ve taken a trip down memory lane to look back at the iPhone timeline. In just 5 years the Apple iPhone device has taken the mobile industry by storm.  We take a quick look back to how it started:

The first ever Apple iPhone:

The first iPhone certainly made its mark on the market; with its elegant design and touchscreen it definitely had the wow factor. However the lack of 3G, poor camera and no instant messaging made us all anticipate what would be next.

iPhone 3G:

When the iPhone 3G came out we were spoilt for choice with the limited edition white model and the App store worked a treat! It was essentially the same iPhone but with 3G speed. Although it still lacked a quality camera and MMS. Nevertheless we still couldn’t put it down.

iPhone 3Gs:

The faster processor on the iPhone 3GS was very noticeable when using the internet and applications. They also improved the camera but it still didn’t have a flash which makes it a little difficult to take pictures at night.

iPhone 4:

Apple upped the ante with the iPhone4, a new sleek design, all round improved functionality and HD video.  The phone did suffer problems with continuous signal loss but still remained popular with consumers.

iPhone 4s:

The highly anticipated 4s, many had thought this could be the new iPhone5 however it was not to be but Apple instead decided to wow us with Siri and cutting-edge OS software.

iPhone 5:

The latest addition to the family is thinner, lighter and faster than its predecessors. The screen resolution is impeccable along with the new camera functionalities. Boosting 4G technology, the long queues outside the Apple shop, which we have now been accustomed to, will be even longer.

Don’t forget if you are sending any valuable items for next day delivery; be sure to check out the range of cover options available with ipostparcels.com.

Selling goods on eBay is a great way to earn some extra cash and get rid of items that you don’t use anymore. But, as eBay has grown more popular, buyers have grown to expect more from the people they are buying from. As Internet shopping grows more convenient and delivery times become faster, buyer are no longer prepared to wait weeks for their eBay purchases to arrive. Thankfully, ipostparcels.com provides a quick, easy and convenient way to send eBay parcels.

If you’re looking for a fast and affordable parcel delivery service, look no further than ipostparcels. We provide a service with the understanding that packages come in many different shapes and sizes, and can cater our service to meet your exact requirements. www.ipostparcels.com offers a wide range of delivery options, including next day delivery, and specialist services for extra-large, high value. You can even choose to be notified when your parcel has reached its destination, putting an end to costly eBay errors. What's more you can link your eBay account to ipostparcels to download delivery details.

Using an eBay courier can make your life much simpler. No one has time to wait in lengthy queues at the post office to get a parcel delivered. We can collect your parcel from any address in the UK, and take it directly to its destination the very next day. If you would like to pursue eBay selling professionally, the convenience of ipostparcels make us a good option, enabling you to sell and send packages at an extremely fast past. Using ipostparcels really is the easy way to send eBay parcels.

Mobile phones over the years have progressed at an alarming speed in the past few decades. Here at ipostparcels.com we’ve taken a look back to see some of the mobile phones that have made their mark and shaped the mobile phone industry.

The Classics:

A blog about classic phones would not be complete without bringing in the one that started it all the legendary Motorola DynaTAC, pioneered by Motorola's Martin Cooper.  With its ‘brick’ style design and rather large antenna, it was all the rage back in the 80’s.

Then of course we have the Motorola StarTAC released in 1996 it was the first ever clamshell mobile phone and very small relative to the competition. The StarTAC was the must-have gadget of its day and one of the first phones to feature a vibrating call alert.

Nokia:

Most people have owned a Nokia mobile phone in their lifetime with one of the most popular one being the Nokia3210. It’s small compact look and easy to use interface was a huge hit and sold by the boatload.

Blackberry:

The Blackberry 6210 released in in 2002 was the first Blackberry which allowed business users to send and receive emails and browse the net.  This then opened the doors to a new generation of mobile users and usage with smart phones now being the bestselling phones in the industry.

apple:

This leads us perfectly onto the juggernaut that is apple and the iphones. There’s no doubting that it is a highly influential device that has inspired competitors to come out with a raft of "me too" devices.

iphone 5:

A new slim line, lighter iphone 5 boats an array of features such as a larger display, a faster chip, the latest wireless technology, an 8MP iSight camera and more.

Don’t forget if you are sending a phone for next day delivery we offer insurance options that give you peace of mind.

After the  fantastic Olympics and Paralympic Games and the biggest medal overhaul for the last 100 years, all the British athletes will be taking part in a hero’s parade through London on Monday 10th September 2012.

The athletes, who brought home 150 medals between them, will travel on a series of floats from Mansion House to Trafalgar Square along Queen Victoria Street and Cannon Street, passing by St Paul's Cathedral, continuing along Fleet Street, past Aldwych and into The Strand.

The event will start at 13:30 and finish at around 16:00. Most roads required by the event will be closed from 11:00 with those around Guildhall closing from 06:00 to allow the coach convoy to assemble. Roads will reopen after the event as soon as it is safe to do so.

The event is expected to exceed any previous victory parades in respect of its size and crowd numbers, with over 200,000 spectators expected to attend. 850 Olympic and Paralympic athletes will be involved in the procession.

There will be some temporary road closures to facilitate the parade which in turn may cause disruptions to our delivery service. We assure our customers we will do our upmost to make sure our deliveries run as smoothly as possible during the parade.

For more information of road closures please see – Our Greatest Team Parade Map

It’s about that time again, the Paralympics have started and I’m getting into the spirit of things by bringing back my Parcel Pete’s Golden Treats competition open for all ipostparcels.com customers.

Competition time

I will be picking out a lucky winner at random for every Gold medal won by Team GB. For each Gold medal each winner will receive a £5 off their next shipment voucher available to use when booking in a parcel for next day delivery!

In it to win it

For your chance at getting £5 off your next shipment all you have to do is simply ‘follow’ @ipostparcels on twitter. Every time Team GB wins a Gold medal we’ll tweet out a message. If you retweet any of the messages  or mention @ipostparcels, you’ll automatically be entered into the draw.

All the winners will be drawn at the end of the Paralympics on September 9th 2012.

Great chance of winning

In the last Paralympics held in Beijing in 2008, Team GB won a rather impressive 42 Gold medals! Judging by the athlete’s forming Team GB this time round I say we’re in for another impressive set of Gold medals coming our way.

So let’s all get together and support our team and follow @ipostparcels for your chance at winning.

Here at ipostparcels.com we like to keep up to date on the latest news and views so we’ve put together a short review on the Google Nexus 7 device.

When Google first announced they were making a tablet device not many of us jumped for joy as past Google devices haven’t really took the market by storm. However, Google played this one rather cleverly and decided not to pitch it directly against the giants that are apple but instead take on the Amazon and Kindle market.

Price Advantage

A 7” Android tablet retailing from £159 launched in July, has already been receiving some rave reviews, the price point being the start. With the cheapest Kindle coming in at £109 with less than half the features of the Google Nexus 7 it’s pretty easy to justify the extra £50 making it a great little seller for the likes of eBay.

Software Capabilities

The software is also one of the best from Google, by utilising Jelly Bean, Androids latest software, Google are aiming the device at media consumption. Play games, read books and watch videos, the marketing message clearly highlights Google’s advances over the Kindle Fire.  You’ll be sure to find all your much loved Google apps available on the device as well as Google Now which is a bit like apple’s Siri.

Nexus 7 also boasts a rather impressive 9 hour battery life as well as a high resolution screen topping those of regular Kindle devices.

Nifty Feature

Jelly Bean software takes into play face recognition and users are able to blink directly at the screen to unlock the device.

Down point

With the smaller 8GB device storage may be an issue for some and with no microSD card slot available to expand it, some users may be better off opting for the 16GB device.

There’s also just one front facing camera and no rear.

Overall

Google have surprised many critics with this new device, they may have been the late runners to jump onto the tablet market but have certainly come up trumps with a cleverly thought out design and marketing strategy. It will by no means be a direct competitor for the ipad, however it’s set to rival the sea of other tablet devices out there and is also great for booking your next day parcel deliveries.

Competition

Keep your eyes peeled as we’ll be running another one of our social media competitions very soon and you could be in with a chance of winning the Google Nexus 7.

There are times when we need an important parcel delivered, but we cannot rely on traditional mail services. Whereas once it could have taken anything up to two weeks to have a larger than average parcel delivered, there are now companies offering parcel delivery in the UK that can have your package at its destination the very next day – companies like ipostparcels.com. Whether you have forgotten a friend or relative’s birthday and need to send a gift fast, or have an anxious buyer waiting for their eBay purchase, our parcel delivery service can help by offering you Parcel Delivery without getting out of your pyjamas!

ipostparcels offers cheap parcel delivery in super-fast time, and the internet has put this extremely useful service right at our fingertips. Simply enter your details online, and our drivers will come to your home or office to collect your parcel for next day delivery. These services are also extremely affordable, from only £4.99 +VAT.

Unlike the postal service, which delivers all parcels in much the same way, ipostparcels understand that every package is different. We are able to cater the delivery to meet your exact needs, ensure that fragile items are handled correctly and even advise you on how you can box, wrap and package your parcels most effectively to prevent breakages. If you’re looking for reliable, fast and cheap parcel delivery services, ipostparcels.com is for you!

Hi Everyone, it’s Parcel Pete here and guess what…..? It’s my 1st Birthday today!

Today I have turned the ripe old age of 1 and what a year it has been. I’ve met some great people and taken part in some amazing charity events over the last year but nothing quite tops the joy of collecting and delivering your parcels.

It’s been a successful year and I hope it continues for many more years to come!

The ipostparcels.com team have treated me to my very own website for my Birthday, Check it out:

http://www.parcelpete.com/

The idea behind ipostparcels is pretty simple. Sometimes one of the most influential reasons behind not posting mum’s birthday present or not getting your latest eBay sells out quickly is nothing more than simple circumstance. It’s too cold outside to walk to the Post Office, it’s inconvenient to cart parcels on the commute in time for a lunchtime dash to the courier, or maybe it’s just your day off and there’s a crime thriller marathon on telly!

Cheap Parcel Delivery

ipostparcels.com offers cheap parcel delivery right from your door. No more queuing at the Post Office, no complicated forms to fill in, and now you don’t even have to have a printer! Just select our “Bring me Labels” service and our driver will bring your labels with him.

Our clients spoke, we listened and the message was clear. You want to be able to fill out details simply (i.e. online while you enjoy a cup of tea), know you’ve accessed all the same great services as the rest of our network (e.g. guaranteed next day delivery) and hand over parcels on your front doorstep (in your favourite pyjamas!) to one of our parcel collection pros (they’re lovely folks!)
So go on, just book your parcel delivery online and wait for our super collection staff to pick it up!

Busy Times Ahead...

With 24 Olympic venues across London, we will certainly have a very busy few months which is bound to cause some traffic jams. But you don’t need to worry, here at ipostparcels.com we’ve been getting ourselves prepped and ready for The Games.

Our reliable next day delivery service will keep on going using our UK Mail overnight network. If you’ve chosen for collection/delivery by a certain time then we will make this our priority; however we can’t carry a guarantee during The Games. There are also a few postcodes that will probably see a heavy build-up of traffic, they are as follows:

Lockdown Postcodes:

For the duration of the Games, Official London 2012 Venues (often referred to as “lockdown venues”) will be subject to additional security and all final mile deliveries to these venues will be made by UPS. For additional information on UPS charges & affected addresses please read our guide to Olympic Venues.