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Twitter began rolling out this new feature last week and it seems that it is now available to us Irish,Twitter does have a funny way of rolling out things though as some get things before others this would depend on your account status and verified accounts..With updates in the past I have often received new features before many and vice versa but this is just twitter and how it works.
The update for us just arrived tonight so perhaps you should check your updates and see if one is present for you..Animated GIFs are an annoyance for some but most of us love them and they add that little bit more to a tweet than a standard image or tweet.
“GIPHY delivers real-time GIFs as they happen, helping to power Twitter’s live commentary and conversation,” says Alex Chung, founder and CEO of GIPHY. “GIPHY’s users are creating GIFs for news, entertainment, sports, and expression that can enrich Tweets. We’re excited to work with Twitter to make sharing these GIFs even easier.”
“So much can be expressed with GIFs, and the key is to find just the right one in the moment that quickly and efficiently expresses your emotions,” says David McIntosh, CEO and co-founder of Riffsy. “We’re excited to explore this partnership with Twitter and watch Twitter users discover and share their favorite GIFs in their daily lives.”
You will see the GIF option between the camera icon and poll icon and once you tap that a page with GIFs will open and you can also search for whichever suits your mood..
Vudoir is a new app on Android and iOS where people can help each other on what outfit or attire to wear,This app is similar to another app called Straw which lets users upload something then they are given the chance to vote on it. This app is mainly aimed at clothing though but the same can be done on the straw app but as mentioned its particular to fashion only not your everyday needs or random questions about the likes of food something you see on Instagram for example. To login it is easy requiring a Twitter or Facebook account..
Upload two different pictures with your outfit ideas, set the time within which you need to receive a feedback, explain what is the occasion and you’re done! Decide your outfit, hairstyle or the best accessory to wear in order to show “your best self” to the world.
With Vudoir you can:
• Vote outfits and styles of other Vudoir members
• Receive advices from the community
• Follow people with a style you love
• Know how people will dress up for a certain occasion
• Discover the latest fashion trends from all around the world.
Creator of the idea Alina Franco says
“The idea came to me during the fashion week in Madrid: I was looking around while waiting for a friend in front of a stand, and I realized that everybody wanted to be noticed, to transmit a style or a message, through their outfits. They were looking for the approval of those present – Says Alina Franco – I immediately started to search on the net if there was a solution to a problem so common that each one of us had at least once in their life: there wasn’t. Blogger, personal shopper, personal image consultants were and are a valid support for shopping, personal style, suggestions; but no one is able to help you taking a decision in real time, without being present. I thought about the fact that the same dress in the same color and of the same size looks very differently based on who is wearing it, and that the opinion of somebody who sees the final result cannot be replaced by a photo of a mannequin or a model. Think about the standard lifecycle of any outfit: we ask opinions from a shop assistant or from our friends if they are with us, then we go home with our new dress, but it’s not over yet. Before going out, we are always undecided between two dresses, we are always in a different mood compared to when we bought that outfit; In short, any advice or even a confirmation of our idea is always appreciated. In the always-on era, the answer could only be an app. And Vudoir was born.”
The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are the next instalments from Mobile giant Samsung which where revealed yesterday,Both devices are following the same design language from the S6 range and Note 5. Sadly we have not seen the Note 5 in Ireland but both new devices will be available and available widely with lots of interest. With the return of the SD Card which many have missed and IP68,Better camera and better battery they look promising on the specs front.
Below is a list on where you can now register the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 edge right now. The devices are expected to land in stores next month on March 11th..
Click any of the operators image to be brought to the registration link.
Meteor Mobile – No free headset confirmed..
Three Ireland
Three are giving FREE VR Headset on pre-order. UPDATE..Headset No longer available.
Vodafone Ireland – Now offering a free wireless charger
Tesco Mobile Ireland
ID Mobile – VR headset for €49.99 on pre-order
Carphone Warehouse. Also giving a FREE VR headset…
This will be updated as new comes in over the coming days..
Samsung have just announced two new devices to the galaxy range following on from the S6 With the same design language from old they have created a sleeker device with beefed up specs and a new games engine,to boot there is also a better camera better battery albeit sealed and this time round there is micro sd storage on board,this annoyed fans of old with the S6 range and will be welcome this time round,the event itself was quite cool if you owned a VR headset and to top that off Samsung are giving away free VR Headsets in selected regions when you pre-order. Facebook CEO Marc Zukcerburg was also present at the event and spoke of VR going forward and VR will be the next big social platform with 360 videos.
“We believe in a world that is brighter, sharper, more convenient, and more fun. We strive to deliver on that vision with the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge by marrying elegant design with functionality and providing a seamless mobile experience,”said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “We empower consumers with technology to help them get more out of life and will continue to push the frontier of what’s possible.”
Specs of the Galaxy S7: Galaxy S7 edge
OS :Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Network :LTE Cat.9(450/50Mbps)
* May differ by markets and mobile operators
Dimension:· Galaxy S7:142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm, 152g: · Galaxy S7 edge:150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7mm, 157g:
AP :Octa core (2.3GHz Quad + 1.6GHz Quad), 64 bit, 14 nm process
Quad core (2.15GHz Dual + 1.6GHz Dual), 64 bit, 14 nm process
* May differ by markets and mobile operators
Battery:· Galaxy S7:3,000mAh: · Galaxy S7 edge:3,600mAh:Fast Charging both on wired and wireless
Wireless Charging compatible with WPC and PMA
Payment :NFC, MST
Both devices will be available next Month and no prices are available at present but looking at last years S6 edge pricing they will be expensive..
Also announced was the Samsung Gear 360 “Samsung continues to push the boundaries of the mobile experience to extend beyond the smartphone,”said DJ Koh, President of Mobile Communications Business, Samsung Electronics. “On the heels of last year’s Gear VR release, Gear 360 continues to push the limits on immersive content – providing a visual experience that makes capturing and sharing life’s moments even easier.”
Samsung Gear 360 is equipped with dual fisheye lenses, which both have 15 megapixel image sensors, giving users the ability to capture high-resolution (3840×1920) 360-degree video that also supports 30 megapixel still images. Users are also able to shoot 180-degree wide angle video and images with only using one side of the camera lens. Built for any time of day, Gear 360 offers Bright Lens F2.0, which creates high resolution images even in low-light conditions, where users can create full panoramic videos.
LG have finally announced the much anticipated LG G5 it is the companies first modular device,while it does not look great it even with its curved edges it looks rather boring it has potential in the long run. It comes with “Friends” or to be simple plug ins which are additional modules that can be later added to the device,not everyone’s cup of tea module devices but surely for some it will be welcome. There is a range of other companion devices to that has come to surface.- 360 CAM,360 VR,ROLLING BOT,TONE PLATINUM,SMART CONTROLLER and H3 by B&O Play. It will be interesting to see if any of our networks take this on board,having not seen the G3 or G4 it doubt it very much,LG have improved tremendously over the last two years with their handsets on offer but this one is different not for all.It is to go on sale in the UK and networks are already taking the usual register your interest approach already.
“The new LG G5 will encourage owners to rediscover the true joy of a mobile life,” said Juno Cho, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The G5 ecosystem is the result of many experts inside LG asking themselves if it was still possible to be innovative and unique in the smartphone space. I think once customers spend a little time with the LG G5, their answer will be a resounding YES.”
Encased in a sleek all metal body design and slide-out battery to easily swap out a used battery for a fully charged one in seconds, the LG G5 surpasses the visual experience of its predecessor, the LG G4. First, the G5’s 135-degree wide angle lens lets you choose between standard or wide angle lens to get more in the shot. Second, the Always-on Display makes notifications just a glance away with the time, date and more available anytime without waking the G5. Third, the 3D Arc Glass featured in the smartphone’s 5.3-inch display creates a gentle curve and a smooth metal surface using Micro-Dizing techniques. Plus the G5’s camera and home button on the back cover are seamlessly integrated into the main body without the use of insulation tape for strong signal reception.
Specifications
Chipset: Qualcomm®Snapdragon™ 820 Processor
Display: 5-inch Quad HD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440 / 554ppi)
Memory: 4GB LPDDR4 RAM / 32GB UFS ROM / microSD (up to 2TB)
Camera: Rear: Standard 16MP, Wide 8MP / Front: 8MP
Battery: 2,800mAh (removable)
OS: Android 0 Marshmallow
Size: 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7~8.6mm
Weight: 159g
Network: LTE / 3G / 2G
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac / USB Type-C0 (3.0 compatible) / NFC / Bluetooth 4.2
Colors: Silver / Titan / Gold / Pink
See full Press releasefor more,prices and availability to be confirmed.
As we know there is plenty of sites where you can look for some fun and more and move swiftly along from there if you are lucky,but what about our politicians,how do they fair out what do we think of them and so on. There is a new candid way to to check them out and its just a bit of fun and no more.
Within the web app you can read up on the said candidates and the show them some love or give em a big X. This just a novel idea and some fun and you should check it out.There is also a leader-board too which shows who is most popular and you can share via the app too and play again if you like. The idea was created by The Friday Agency check out TDer it is priceless.
Blackberry are running a sale right now and if you are in the UK or want to purchase in Ireland there is some good deals to be had if you have not ventured in the BlackBerry realm again. Owning both these devices myself they are pretty good and with the Priv having that physical keyboard and slider and with the Passport having simply the best keyboard there is and stellar battery life with one of the most solid builds they are something to look into if you are tempted to get something new.. Not for everyone with a niche audience both have plenty to offer..
Save up to £104 when you buy a PRIV bundle or up to £88 when you buy either a Passport in black or white or a Passport, Silver Edition bundle! From February 12 until February 24, 2016, customers buying via ShopBlackBerry can purchase a PRIV for only £529 or a BlackBerry Passport for only £349 And as our gift to you; with every PRIV smartphone purchase you will receive a complimentary accessory bundle that includes a black Leather Smart Flip Case and Sync Pod with 1.2m USB cable worth up to £74.
But that’s not all. It’s also a great time to buy a BlackBerry Passport Silver Edition – now available for £395 with up to £54 of free accessories.
Don’t miss out! Click SHOP BLACKBERRY to shop the collection..
Lonely Planet has released a new app and good oul Dublin gets a spotlight with a guide you can download from the app itself and yes its free.. The app allows you to search,see eat,sleep,shop drink and play and also gives you suggested places to see such as museums and art galleries..
The app is now on Android and iOS and looks great and works well and its smooth to use,You can also add your favourites to the app and there is a cost calculator built into the app too.. Furthermore you can use OFFLINE maps too which is a bonus..
This version of the Guides app includes the following cities, with more to come soon: Amsterdam, Bangkok, Barcelona, Beijing, Berlin, Boston, Budapest, Buenos Aires, Cape Town, Chicago, Dubai, Dublin, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Kyoto, London, Madrid, Montréal, Moscow, New Orleans, New York City, Paris, Prague, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, San Francisco, Seattle, Seoul, Shanghai, Singapore, St. Petersburg, Sydney, Tokyo, Vancouver, Venice, Vienna, Washington, DC. Speaking of Dubai you should check out rent a car dubai
Features
With offline maps, essential tips, and top experiences, the app is your on-the-ground travel companion designed and built to maximize your trip.
• Explore city guides curated by our experts.
• Navigate with easy-to-use offline maps.
• Find the perfect activity with powerful filtering.
• Save places with simple bookmarking.
• Travel safe with essential tips.
Over time your Android device slows down and with cheap ones this is the norm this is common and no matter what we do to speed them up you will fail and keep failing,lots of people today have old devices still and complain they are slow,removing data can help but only for so long..But how about an application that can optimize your device that’s not hard to use?
There is a new app called super touch which is said to change this though and speed things up in general,according to the app description below this is what you get..Having tried in on our ever so slow Samsung Galaxy S3 mini and the new arrival which is the BUSH Spira it did seem to speed up to some extent…Other users are also reporting it works on already high end phones such as the Galaxy S6 edge.
1. Magnificent screen sliding respond, easy sliding on screen and no longer delay.
2. Incredibly smooth on zooming web pages or images as well as any operations needing to zoom.
3. Sliding to all directions is unbelievably quick and smooth.
4. Unbelievably quick and smooth lists rolling.
5. Much faster launching and loading Apps.
6. Speedy and accurate typing experience.
7. Much rapid on playing all sorts of games.
8. The first power-saving optimization app that does not affecting phones’ performance.
Super Touch allows you to experience unprecedented smooth smart phones.
One of this App’s main functions is to allow Android devices sliding much quicker and smoother, which will solve the problem of slow drag.
Sliding, dragging and zooming are far smoother; content follows up your fingertip; switching columns is also a lot quicker.
Lists rolling is extraordinarily speedier and smoother, typing is incredibly easier.
There is also a very practical power-saving optimization function, which does not sacrifice the performance of the phone.
One thing though is I am a bit weary of the app itself and it’s permissions but you can try it out and see for yourself…
