Innovation
Philately could be the next buzz in a classroom near you – the 21st century version that is - thanks to a range of “intelligent” stamps that can connect to special online content, including video, on a Royal Mail channel via an iPhone or Android smartphone.
The stamps, understood to be first of their kind in the world, work with image recognition technology via the free Junaio app available through the iPhone store and Android Market. They will “mark key events and anniversaries in the UK's heritage through a programme which aims to be both educational and informative,” says Phillip Parker, head of stamp strategy at Royal Mail.
