Month: November 2014

Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is heading to Ireland this November with CarphoneWarehouse. #Tech #Samsung by @jimboireland

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has been one of the most anticipated devices this year from Samsung but they also suprised us with the Note Edge which has taken a different step and certainlty a world first on how the screen slopes at one side,this looks quits nice and it may suit some and not others,i think people are more curious as to how this looks and feels rather than own it.

Having said that Samsung did say it will be a niche device but now we are now seeing more info on its availability across the world,however a while back it was also said its not expected to hit Ireland and the UK and today we have heard that it will be available with the Carphone Warehouse and Vodafone but with a limited supply.I think its quite nice but since i use my phone in my right hand this may not be suitable for me,currently i use the Note 4 and its quite big but size is not the issue here due to how the Note Edge is designed.But i must admit i still like it.

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If you are a fan of  charged magazine which we pick up every month we see its been already noted on the online edition that the Note Edge will soon be in stock with the CPW.No price or exact date has been given but will update on any news.It wont be cheap..

Will you pick this up or have you got the Note 4 let us know..

Check out Charged for more.

Microsoft has jump to wearable Van with their own MS Band By @VicenteA_George #Mcrosoft #Band #Android #IOS #Windows

The MS Band

The new Microsoft Band is a new health and fitness tracker created by the company to enter in the new buzz for wearable technology, has a retail price $199. (Only for U.S at the moment and already out of stock).
This new Band It’s an interesting device. Has a 310 x 102 touch display with 132 background options to choose from to personalize the smart device, a 100mAh battery that MS says that lasts 48h (depending of usage), a microphone (for the Cortana’s integration) and 9 extra Sensors! Besides been dust and splash resistant.

Some Sensors
The Others Sensors

The band can be use for sleep tracking, guided workout and step counter, plus as a handsfree device, wich as advertised will let you be more present in your daily activities with no need to look your phone.

Leave your phone

One thing I want to clarify to our reader, because I seen it a common question, the heart monitor will not recorded every single minute of your day, why? BATTERY

This is how the heart monitor will work:

Exercise modes: Heart rate records every second.

Sleep tracking: 2 minutes on, 8 minutes off. Repeats throughout duration.

All other times: 1 minute on, 9 minutes off, and repeating the cycle.

Manual: You can force-check your heart rate at any time by tapping the Me Tile.

Heart Rating

Something that I really love about some Microsoft products as I said before with the Sway app is that they do it universal, this means the band is compatible with Windows Phone, Android and IOS.

Compatible with WP, Andoid and IOS

In the box you will find the usual stuff, the device itself, the magnetic charger and the instruction manual that noone reads but should.

The Magnetic Charger and the Band

Here’s the Ad the Microsoft Itself is using to promote te device.


I finding myself thinking of buying one. But what do you think? Will you do it? Let us know in the coments below! And stay tuned for more related Tech news!

Beat the Queue with Orderella, Have your drink waiting for you. #Apps #Orderella by @jimboireland

Orderella is a new app just launched in Ireland which will come in quite handy for those who do not like to wait in a queue,you can order your drink/food prior to getting to the location and it will be ready and waiting or you can order in the location and it will be ready at a collection point,the other advantage with this app is that you will have paid for it by using the app so this is quite good and no need to carry cash.

 

So how does it work..

  • Download Orderella from the App Store or Google Play
  • Launch Orderella and register once
  • Check in via the location location based service – Browse the menu, select your favourite items and go to check out.

 

  • The venue receives and manages your order directly on their system and prepares your drinks in the good old fashioned way
  • You will be informed on the progress and receive a unique Order ID when your order is ready for collection (or delivered by a waiter)

 

  • Go to the designated Orderella pick up area and avoid all the queuing hassle
  • Simply show your unique Order ID to the bar staff and enjoy your drinks and snacks
  • Even better, if your venue is offering table service, sit back and relax and let your order come to you.

When you have the app installed as below you can choose loaction,look at previous orders,closed orders and of course your account.

 

 

Features:

1. Service when you want it
2. Order & Pay at your convenience
3. No more queuing, more time with friends
4. Pay with your nominated debit/credit card or PayPal
5. Secure payment environment (PCI Level 1 compliant – highest level of payment security standards)
6. Receive special offers, discounts and loyalty rewards
7. No need to carry cash or cards around
8. Order before you arrive and have your drink waiting for you
You can check out more from the Orderella Website

To download the app click the images below for Android and iOS and enjoy,this is a pretty cool idea and i for one will be trying it out…

 

 

 

 

 

 

#HeyEwe by Rocket Rainbow, Fun game on iOS,lets meet Matilda the sheep. #Irish#Apps #iOS

Last night we had a brief chat with Indie developer JP about the new game from Rainbow Games and Team17 Software,having recently moved onto iOS myself after years of ignoring it this is quite a good game..Personally i am not into games but this game is fun and my little daughter loves it.(there goes my iphone 6 plus) anyway check this out and enjoy.,.

90% The Noobist “Rocket Rainbow Studios a team of former employees of PopCap Games……..lives up to their pedigree with this easy to understand but challenging puzzle game”

Stunning Mind Bending Puzzles Await You…
Psst! These Puzzles Aren’t For The Sheepish!

Are you ready for a mind-blowing adventure that’s chock full of brain-bending puzzles, amazingly memorable characters, lots of goodies to collect and even CANDY?

Meet Matilda: A rather pudgy sheep on a glorious adventure to navigate tricky puzzles all across the globe in order to round up a rather mischievous group of stubborn lambs.

Help Matilda navigate these highly challenging puzzles while at the same time, collecting unique items to help her achieve her goals!

Along the way you’ll discover 18 quirky characters like the pesky fox, the angry bull, the furious polar bear or even the candy-stealing crow, with no shame, who’ll want to stop you in your tracks! But don’t worry; you’ll get much needed help from characters such as a plump walrus and portal digging rabbits!

This highly engaging and fun game is EASY TO PLAY…but be ready for a real challenge! Your wits and quickness will be needed to overcome these unique challenges!

 

This amazing game features:

• 60 HIGHLY addictive and fun puzzles in Adventure Mode!
• CREATE YOUR OWN LEVELS and share them with your friends!
• Challenge yourself through MULTIPLE mini-games!
• COLLECT UNIQUE ITEMS to help give you a boost in the journey!
• EXPLORE an enchanting world CHOCK FULL of characters and color.
• EASILY COMPETE with friends and beat their own puzzles!

“Are YOU Up For The Challenge?
Will You Become a Leader or a Sheep?”
Find out now! Download HERE and check out the website Rocket Rainbow

The Nexus 9 is ready to ship,now in stock on Google Play. #Google #Nexus9 by @jimboireland

The Nexus 9 is now in stock on the Google play store and is ready to ship in 2 days ,its been on pre-order the last while so if you have it ordered you can now expect it this week..

 

 

You can choose between the 16GB Model which costs you €399 and the 32GB model costs €489,which for now shows out of stock.It is available in Black or White.

 

About the Nexus 9..

Android updates, straight from the source
With Nexus 9, you’re the first to get the latest Android updates from Google.¹ It means you’ll have the newest version of Android so you can enjoy the latest features and enhancements.
Made for unlimited entertainment
With over 1 million apps and games to choose from on Google Play, there’s something for everyone. Find the most popular free and paid apps, explore hand-picked collections, browse by category or simply search.
Made for getting stuff done
All your favorite Google apps work together seamlessly across all your devices—desktop and mobile. Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets and Slides are available and seamlessly integrated.
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Head to the store HERE