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The One Plus 2 finally goes official. #OnePlus2 #Tech #Mobile

In the early hours of the morning the much awaited One Plus 2 was unveiled with an exclusive VR launch or you could have used the One Plus launch app..

The OnePlus 2 comes carrier-unlocked with wide range band support for service providers worldwide. And, with dual SIM capabilities, you can connect to two networks simultaneously to travel with ease. Manage your work life and personal life without the need to carry around two phones. It’s one device, for everything.This first device was also sim free and now this being dual sim offers more to customers,the first model was single sim..

The One Plus 2 comes with a Snapdragon 810 (v.2.1) 4GB ram, 64GB storage, 5.5′” display, 3300 mAh battery, FP scanner & dual SIM 4G. But something is missing for some and that is NFC….there is none..perhaps later NFC could be added with a modded cover ??

The OnePlus 2’s laser autofocus system locks in a touch-free and precise focus in under 0.2 seconds. When you prepare to take a picture, lasers automatically scan the scene, finding the ideal focus point. Never miss that perfect shot or let blurriness ruin a perfect moment.The sensor contains large 1.3µm light-collecting pixels—the biggest ever in a 13MP smartphone camera—for unmatched low-light performance. A six-element lens prevents distortion, making sure that photos are clear and crisp. Day or night, make every shot beautiful.The OnePlus 2’s camera app is simple to use but packed with power features, allowing you to fine-tune settings and capture stunning 4K video, slow-motion video, time lapses.

The One Plus will be priced at $329 (€339) for 16GB and $389 (€399) for 64GB variant  and again we have an invite system to get the device,this may annoy some but One Plus say they have more stock this time around so the wait should not be what some users experienced on the first version..The One Plus 2 also comes with style swap covers which gives user more customization this time around too with a removable back cover.Do we have a flagship killer again this year ?? It looks go and we will report soon when we get ours… See more over at OnePlus.. or check out the video below from the you tube master Marques Brownlee.

 

World’s First Smartphone Wireless Charging Monitor, by Samsung #Wireless #Charging

Samsung has announced the Worlds First Smartphone Wireless Charging Monitor the SE 370.this comes in two sizes 23.6 inches and 27 inches. It was bound to happen and Samsung have got here now, Other companies already havE introduced built in Wireless Charging into items such as tables and bedside lockers etc you now  have it for your workspace and really it just saves clutter,will be handy for those who work on PCs all day…

Displays are Full-HD 24-inch display named the S24E370DL, as well as a 27-inch panel, named the S27E370DS. Both screens come with AMD’s anti-flicker gaming tech and a 178-degree viewing angle, making them ideal for gaming..

“Technology should support, not interfere with, active lifestyles. Our customers increasingly rely on mobile devices to obtain information and interact with others; so by doing away with the clutter on their desks, we are helping them to use their mobile devices in a smarter way,” said Seok-gi Kim, Senior Vice President, Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics. “Through the integration of wireless mobile charging technology, our innovative SE370 monitor dramatically improves efficiency, convenience and connectivity at home and at work – representing another significant milestone in our long history of industry-firsts.”

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Laya Healthcare App. Paperless claims make life easy #Apps #Laya #Health

Laya Healthcare users will be delighted to know there is a new app in which cuts out the paper which is not only time consuming its also good for the environment. With this app you can submit receipts and get claims back much quicker than the traditional way..

The Laya Healthcare App gives members the option to photograph their day to day medical expense receipts and submit directly to our Claims Department for assessment. Not only can you easily and securely submit your day to day expense claims, but you’ll be supporting a cleaner environment, as no paper will be sent to laya healthcare for the completion of your claim. You will also be able to review past claims submitted through the app and your membership details.

Features:
· Easily submit your day to day claims.

· Simply photograph your receipts and add a couple of details.

· Submit one receipt or save them up to submit a few in one go.

· Easily sign up to use the app.

[ Download on Android 4.0 devices and higher ] Download on iOS ]

Meerkat launches GoPro integration on iOS #Meerkat #GoPro

Streaming video app Meerkat will now allow Go Pro 3 users stream from their camera which sound pretty cool as Go Pros are popular these days,Go Pro 4 users can do so with the next update,Periscope users cant do such a task yet and its a move for Meerkat to capture some audience so what will periscopes next move be ??

As of now its for iOS users only so most likely the next move is Android one would presume..

https://twitter.com/AppMeerkat/status/624271796867592192

This is the latest move as Meerkat and rival Periscope step up their battle for the next frontier of video. It’s the latest in a series of announcements for Meerkat, including the ability to connect to Facebook profiles, and “Cameo,” the ability for users to switch their live stream over to someone else, for a brief cameo.

Meerkat made the announcement at VidCon, the online video creators conference, where it was first reported by CNBC.

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One Plus 2 launch app is ready to download. #OnePlus #App #VR

The VR APP is now ready to download from the playstore folks go get it now..This means if you missed out on the VR Cardboard giveaway you can still watch the event from your device.. You can also register for an INVITE right HERE

[ The launch app is available for download ] Use it to watch the world’s first product launch come to life on July 27, 7 pm PT.

If you don’t have a headset to watch in VR, never fear! Just click here for more information. We wont go on about all the speculation of the device,we leave that to others..

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European Commission approves Nokia´s acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent #Nokia #Alcatel

No its not a step closer to making phones as Nokia fans would like to hear, but it is happening hopefully next year but this strengthens the telecoms and networks end of things so it is good news regardless…The deal puts Nokia among the global market leaders in networks.The European Commission  that the two companies have enough to not raise major competition issues differences.

Approval by the European Commission follows previously disclosed antitrust clearances in Brazil and Serbia and the expiration of the antitrust review period in the United States. In addition, the parties confirmed today they have received further antitrust clearances from Albania, Canada, Colombia and Russia. Both companies will continue to cooperate with the remaining authorities to close their reviews as quickly as possible.

The transaction remains subject to approval by Nokia shareholders, Nokia holding over 50.00% of the share capital of Alcatel-Lucent on a fully diluted basis upon completion of the public exchange offer, receipt of other regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2016.

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Calculate how much time you watch TV shows. #TV #tiiime

We all love TV,streaming and box sets and we would spend a considerable amount of time sat in front of the TV  if you do this is for you…..

Well now there is a useful website that can do the maths for you and see exactly how long you would spend on your backside,probably more for the clock-watchers this but its a good indicator as to what total time is..A nice feature is that an image will appear in the background of the show you search for…

Simple to use,you just type in your show and await the results,furthermore you can add to the list and get the complete total of your consumption..you can also share your result on Twitter…

 

If you want to try this out for yourself head over here to tiii.me So that’s me for the weekend I have some TV to catch up on,we do like to take a break…..

Cheers Pat for the tip.

 

NASA – Chip that reflects Wi-Fi to save smartphone battery. #NASA #WIFI

Anything to save smartphone power is a bonus and of course it is been worked on by all manufacturers worldwide,at that we have power saving options on our devices and settings to adjust but it does not cut it for many power user’s especially ,also on top of this we now see batteries getting bigger but often the case it proves pointless due to the phones internal spec and screen’s which again is getting more powerful year by year,after this we have the option of portable chargers and so on…

Popular Science reports  –  A researcher at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab, Adrian Tang, working with UCLA professor M.C. Frank Chang, has developed a Wi-Fi chip for use in mobile electronics that uses 100 times less power than traditional receivers. This could extend battery life in nearly every device that uses Wi-Fi, and Tang is trying to focus on the expanding market for wearables.

To do something on the internet (like view this website), your smartphone generates and sends a signal out to your router, and your router generates and sends a new signal back to it. Tang’s Wi-Fi chip reflects a constant signal sent by a specialized router, instead of generating its own original signal. Data is imprinted on the signal when it’s reflected, so all the heavy lifting is essentially done on the router’s side.

“Because you’re only imprinting on a Wi-Fi signal, you’re not generating it, you don’t need power,” Tang said.

The researchers claim to have reached speeds of 330 megabits per second when transferring files with this technique, which outpaces a majority of consumer Wi-Fi routers. (In more real-world terms, 330 megabits per second is just over 40 MB/s.) They did this test with a mock wearable, built in their lab

“When you send a signal to the room, the whole room reflects back to you,” Tang said. “So you need to figure out what’s coming from the wearable and what’s coming from the background and get rid of the background.”

NASA and UCLA have joint ownership of the idea and are in talks with a commercial partner to bring the technology to market, but they also see this technology being used to conserve energy in space.

This all sounds pretty cool and if NASA is involved it surely will be….

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Retrace all your steps with Google’s new #YourTimeline feature #Google #Maps

Google want to know everything and probably know more than we think but now they have announced a new feature which retraces your steps,this is gradually being rolled out and is based from location services on your mobile device..Something i turn off also something which is set to default on first set up on a new Android device as a rule I always untick this….for some they might find this useful and perhaps not for others..the good news is that it is private and only you can see it.

“We hope you find Your Timeline a valuable and helpful tool as you explore the world around you.” says production manager ,hmmm….

Your Timeline allows you to visualize your real-world routines, easily see the trips you’ve taken and get a glimpse of the places where you spend your time. And if you use Google Photos, they will show the photos you took when viewing a specific day, to help resurface your memories.

 

Your Timeline is private and visible only to you; and you control the locations you choose to keep. This means you can easily delete a day or your full history at any time. You can edit any place that appears in Your Timeline, including removing a specific location or giving a frequented spot a private name like — Mom’s House or My Favorite Running Spot. This spot will then appear right in Google Maps when you’re logged in.

Available on desktop and Android, you can access Your Timeline if you’ve opted-in to store your Location History with Google. If you have this setting enabled, you may already be familiar with the useful experiences it can offer across our products, such as providing Now notifications when there are traffic incidents along your commute or reminding you where you parked your car.  With Your Timeline, you have even more ways to view and control your location data. And with last month’s launch of My Account, you can easily access and manage your Location History setting and all your Google settings in one place.

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