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Hongkong Post today (June 27) announced that a new and free-of-charge Hongkong Post iPhone application would be available for download from the App Store on June 28.
This new iPhone application provides ease-to-use functionalities for the public to trace delivery status of mail items, calculate postage and obtain other postal information anywhere and anytime. Functions of the new iPhone application include:
* Follow the delivery status of mail items
* Send the delivery status to others via SMS or email
* Input mail item numbers once for subsequent delivery status update
* Locate the nearest post offices and street posting boxes on map
* Find out the opening hours and postal services provided at any post office
* Calculate the postage for local and international mails
* Offer postage comparison for different services
* View the latest notices and press releases of Hongkong Post
* Receive information about the latest promotion offers of Hongkong Post
Further information about the iPhone application can be obtained from the Hongkong Post website at www.hongkongpost.com, or by calling the Hongkong Post Hotline 2921 2222.
Ends/Monday, June 27, 2011
Issued at HKT 10:01
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