Month: August 2015

Android Wear now works with iPhones #AndroidWear #iPhone

Android wear now works with iPhones folks which may come as a surprise to some but its happening right now and some of you may be a bit peeved of at the idea after splashing out on an overpriced Apple watch..

From today it rolls out and you just pair your iPhone (iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, or 6 Plus running iOS 8.2+) with an Android Wear watch to bring simple and helpful information right to your wrist currently Android Wear for iOS works with the LG Watch Urbane.

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  • Get your info at a glance: Check important info like phone calls, messages, and notifications from your favorite apps. Android Wear features always-on displays, so you’ll never have to move your wrist to wake up your watch.
  • Follow your fitness: Set fitness goals, and get daily and weekly views of your progress. Your watch automatically tracks walking and running, and even measures your heart rate.
  • Save time with smart help: Receive timely tips like when to leave for appointments, current traffic info, and flight status. Just say “Ok Google” to ask questions like “Is it going to rain in London tomorrow?” or create to-dos with “Remind me to pack an umbrella.”

The response has been rather funny if you read the comments in the source link below….

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InstaBlurrr – A non BETA photo editing app ad-free – #Photography #WindowsPhone

Ok so we have lots of apps for editing photos and in 2015 we have one big problem for windows phone users and that is that Instagram is still labelled a BETA, It is a very popular app no less but to be coined with that familiar term BETA in 2015 is just not on its that simple. This does not only apply to Instagram mind you..

Now we have a new app called InstaBlurr which is not BETA at the end of it and is free of ads,it will be a niche app and not for everyone but it does what it says on the tin its simple to use and its also FREE.. The app allows you to edit portions of the photo and give it a blurry effect,I cant see the attraction myself only for obvious reasons but yes I have seen images on Instagram with this effect applied so it matters to Windows Phone users as they are also huge Instagram fans..

One drawback is you can only use photos in storage and not take a photo and use it as you would with Instagram for example so if you can live with that well its the app for you…Maybe over time it will allow users to take snaps and edit from there…..

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Rocky Jumpers – Online racing with daily tournaments #Gaming #iOS

Rocky Jumpers is a new game for racing fans,so if this is you this game might be up your street..If you like speed and excitement, Take part in massive online races and become the champion among the Rocky Jumpers! New tournaments every day.

Features.

MMO Race
– New tournaments with new tracks every day
– Ability to view the best races of your rivals
– A set of hats to decorate your character
– Game with easy control
– Low system requirements

[Download on iOS ] [Web]

The Winner of our Ulak Samsung S5 Case has been announced.

Thanks to all who entered our latest competition for the Ulak defender case for the Galaxy S5,sadly only one winner but stay tuned for a new competition this week..

The winner is Lisa Lynch,well done and we will be in touch to organise shipment of your new case…

https://twitter.com/jimboireland/status/634081289327509505

 

 

Apple will allow Windows Users stream upcoming iPhone event. #Apple #Microsoft

Well well as the title says, Apple for the first time in history will allow  Windows users stream the upcoming launch event on September 9th. Typically you would have needed to be surrounded by Apple devices to do this or find other methods but not this time,is Apple trying to capture some more fans who are fed up with the long wait on a new flagship or are they just waking up to the closed syndrome they typically used over the years ???

The requirements are as follows which are again a bit restrictive but it means less hassle to find a stream elsewhere..But if you have Windows 10 –  that’s 75 million of you,but  of that 75 million who is actually interested about what Apple have to say on the 9th? Certainly not Windows Phone fans anyway????

Requirements: Live streaming uses Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology. HLS requires an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with Safari on iOS 7.0 or later, a Mac with Safari 6.0.5 or later on OS X v10.8.5 or later, or a PC with Edge on Windows 10. Streaming via Apple TV requires a second- or third-generation Apple TV with software 6.2 or later.

Tune in here anyway on the day and lets see what Apple have got so show us…….

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Snapchat has a rival called Kaboom. #Snapchat #Kaboom #Apps

Snapchat now has a new rival called Kaboom,the difference here though is the user does not need to have the app installed like snapchat currently does to send private photos etc..but you do need it for conversations.The app is only on Android and iOS and not on Windows Phone which is nothing new,even today there is no app Snapchat for Windows Phone users as they seem to dislike the OS and start proceedings to take down anything similar,example being 6snap..

Capture your moment, set it to expire and share it with your friends. You can post your self-destructing message on social media or share it using your favorite messaging platform. Kaboom makes it easy to share with the following in-app options: SMS, Email, Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and Direct Linking.

Every day, billions of photos and messages are being shared online to exist through infinity. Kaboom gives you full control over what you share online—where you share it and how long it lives.

 

 

Share photos & messages on Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, or SMS and make them disappear after an hour, a day, or a number of views.

– Stay in control of all your text messages and pictures on social networks; have them automatically disappear.
– Your friends will be able to see your messages & photos even if they are not on Kaboom.
– Stop worrying about pictures that are posted that you or your friends don’t like; they will disappear shortly.

Kaboom is made by AnchorFree, the maker of Hotspot Shield, the world’s most popular online privacy, Wi-Fi security and internet access app, which has over 350 million installs worldwide.

[ Download Kaboom on Android ] [  Download Kaboom on iOS ]

 

 

24K Gold iPhone 6s Diamond RockStar from #Goldgenie #iPhone6s

Goldgenie are a regular feature here for their niche products,niche because its mainly for the rich and famous,or fans that are minted and want to have their devices blinged out Goldgenie style,the devices do look much better than the original but are blinged out with gold plating and diamonds and more,not only that you get  a custom case which also looks quite cool,so if you have some cash to spare check out the latest offering from the guys at Goldgenie..

Goldgenie are proud to launch the iPhone 6s Diamond RockStar within its new luxury customised iPhone collection.  The phone will be available in fine finishes of 24K Gold, Rose Gold or Platinum and will be embedded with 800 VS1 diamonds.

This style will be sold in black, with the black lines at the back perfectly accenting the sparkling brilliant cut diamonds.  The phone is perfect for those who like luxury with a glamorous rock n roll edge and will cost £10,000 ex VAT.  Further customisation may be added to the phone with a laser engraving at the back and customers may choose a meaningful symbol, name or special motto to make the phone truly their own.

Finished in lustrous warm tones of 24K Gold or Rose Gold or a cooler mirror-like coat of Platinum, the iPhone 6s Diamond RockStar will be available to pre-order from Monday 31st August with a 50% deposit.  Make sure to register here and be the first to know when Goldgenie’s pre-order event starts.

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Microsoft teases with prototype called #DisplayCover to enhance productivity by @Tiwaash #MicrosoftAppliedSciences

Everyone loves a smart, stylish, compact and powerful device which surely adds to the productivity manifolds and this is where tablets came in and then there came powerful tablets to ease the work and this resulted in Surface Pro 3 a powerhouse. Well you might be wondering why am I talking about this, it’s because of the latest research from the folks at Microsoft Applied Sciences.

Looking to further bridge the gap between slate and laptop, Microsoft Applied Sciences built a prototype device it calls the DisplayCover: a keyboard cover that houses an e-ink touchscreen display. The 1,280 x 305 resolution panel not only provides access to app shortcuts, but it can also handle touch gestures for navigation and accept stylus input. The e-ink display material was selected because it wouldn’t put too much added strain on battery life like a full-color touch panel would. It’s interesting to take a look at what companies are doing to make efficient use of small screen sizes for maximizing productivity.

The stylus feature seems to make things like signing documents and scribbling notes a breeze, based on the demo video. In the case of an app like Photoshop where you need constant access to tool palettes, those items can be parked at the top of the keyboard so they don’t take up valuable space on the tablet’s display.

Really looking forward to this awesome feature rich display which is very handy. Let us know what you feel about this in the comments below.

Stay tuned for more tech buzz.

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