Successful application downloaded by 50,000 iPhone users is now available in four additional languages.

London, October 30 2009 – Twenga the most comprehensive online shopping search engine, today launched an updated version of its iPhone application to help shoppers find the best price available before buying in-store or online.

iPhone and iPod touch users can download the application for free on http://www.twenga.co.uk/iphone/ and directly from the App Store on iTunes.

Thanks to a technology specifically tailored for the iPhone, users now have the freedom to check prices from their phones before they make a purchase. Within a few clicks users can see and compare prices, product details, specifications and consumer reviews from more than 700,000 high-tech products and 800 brands covering computers, Audio-video, telephone, photo and appliances…from 1,250 online shops.

Hailed as the ‘best price comparison site adopted for the mobile’  Twenga continues to lead the price comparison category.

The updated version includes three major upgrades:
• Direct Access to Online Shops
Users can now go directly to an online shop from the iPhone application, without having to close the application.
• Improved Ergonomics
Users can now hide the keyboard visible on screen and colours have been optimised to be more visually appealing.
• Extended Reach
The application was originally launched in 6 countries: United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands. It’s now available in four additional countries: Australia, Poland, Russia and Brazil.

Since its inception, Twenga has adhered to a strict dedication to becoming the most encompassing and objective shopping search engine. As such, the company’s search results are always free of any commercial bias. This updated iPhone application is typical of the companies commitment to the continual development and improvement of the service they offer, giving shoppers an easily accessible price comparison tool, on the go, directly from their mobiles.

[1] Source : « Are mobile comparison sites any good ? », eConsultancy, Février 2009.

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43% of British people will be spending less in 2009 compared to 2008. Only 12% will spend more and 41% will spend the same as last year.

London, October 21, 2009 – After a long period of financial crisis, the British who had considerably decreased their budget for Christmas last year, remain cautious: 41% of the people interviewed say that they will spend the same amount for Christmas 2009. The recession is not yet over with only 12% saying that they are ready to spend more.

Overall, the British are more cautious this Christmas season than their European counterparts with 43% saying they plan to spend less compared to 41% for Europeans in general.  The Italians are the most pessimistic with 50% saying they plan to reduce their budget.  The Netherlands are the most optimistic with only 31% saying that they will be spending less.

Nevertheless, with a budget of 354 £ (400€) for Christmas, British online shoppers spend more than their Europeans neighbours, compared to an average of 314 € for the general European budget.  Second in line are the Spanish with a budget of 364 €, and the Netherlands who celebrate Saint Nicolas rather than Christmas have the smallest budget at 182€.

Attention to prices thanks to the ability to compare prices online.
During this difficult period, the majority of online shoppers plan to pay more attention to prices: 83% of British and 86% of Europeans says. The Italians have an even higher percentage of 96%

In fact, 80% of British and 74% of Europeans look more than ever to comparing prices online, then buy online or in even in physical shops.  The Spanish see a 10% increase of this practice compared to 2008.

For Christmas 2009, European consumers expect to spend compared to 2008…

Answers to the same question in 2008: For Christmas 2008, how much do you plan to spend compared to 2007?

The Budget for Christmas shopping in the different countries

Shopping on a limited budget, consumers will…

Methodology
The recession, will it pass or will we still feel it this Christmas season? To answer to this question Twenga has asked over 3000 European internet users what are their budget for the holidays this year and how they intend to spend it.  The study was conducted online by Novamétrie for Twenga from a representative sample of 3027 European internet users from the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain and the Netherlands between October 6th and 13th 2009.

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With the new generation of espresso machine models, it is now possible to fix yourself an espresso or cappuccino as authentic as one you might enjoy at a café! Whether with ground espresso, or in pods and capsules, the different varieties of coffee will satisfy even the most demanding of coffee connoisseurs. Some models even offer the possibility of fixing yourself a latte or iced coffee.

The most popular coffee machines on Twenga.co.uk:
KRUPS Dolce Gusto Espresso maker
• Available coffee flavours: Coffee blends made from 100% Arabica beans
in pre-filled pods/capsules: Latte Macchiato, Frothy Cappuccino, Shot of Espresso
and Caffè Lungo
• Easy to use and keep clean
• 1.3L removable water tank
• 2 year guarantee
• Pressure: 14 bars
Best price-new observed on 15/10/09: ₤50

MAGIMIX Nespresso M 190 Nespresso Coffee maker
• Available coffee flavours : Uses all 16 varieties of
Nespresso Grands Crus pods/capsules (sample of each with machine)
• Ergonomic capsule insertion with automatic ejection of used capsule
• Automatic and programmable water quantity control for small or large cups
• Integrated aeroccino frothing device for cappuccinos and lattes
• Removable 1.0L water tank
• Pressure: 19 bars
Best price-new observed on 15/10/09: ₤129

MAGIMIX M100 Nespresso Coffee maker
• Available Coffee Flavors: Machine comes with a selection of 12
Nespresso Premium Blend pods/capsules to sample
• Additional capsules are supplied by a 48-hour mail order service by the Nespresso
Coffee Club
• Compact and stylish design
• Aeroccino accessory included for frothing and heating milk
• Three-year guarantee for domestic use
Best price-new observed on 15/10/09: ₤95

DE’LONGHI EC 330 S Espresso maker
• Available coffee flavors: ground espresso or disposable pods/capsules. Comes with
a free starter pack of Illy espresso pods
• Stylish retro design in brushed stainless steel
• Machine incorporates cup warmer, crema filter holder
• Self-priming system means the machine is always ready to use
• 1.0L water tank
• One year guarantee
• Pressure : 15 bars
Best price-new observed on 15/10/09: ₤73