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The #NokiaLumia530 now on sale with Emobile,Meteor Mobile and 02. #Mircosoft #Ireland

The Nokia Lumia 530 has finally hit Ireland ,a couple of days later than what we had been told some weeks ago,but nonetheless its finally here at last.

 

Today on Facebook  Nokia Ireland made the announcement..this is the latest handset in the portfolio at the entry level bracket priced at €99

 

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Emobile have also posted the device on their Facebook page.

 

 

 

 

Whilst Meteor mobile has a competition running to win the Lumia 530.

 

 

Currently there is no listing for O2 regarding the device nor is it live on the websites just yet,we will update when the info comes in.But we have received the following info. This is from the latest brochure.

Three Ireland will also sell the device which is expected this week.

The device is expected to be in the region of €89/99 euros and as confirmed by others,this concludes with the info we received prior to today.

Will you pick up the Lumia 530 ??

 

 

 

Nokia announce the DT-903 an all new Wireless charging plate. #Nokia #Charging

Amongst the devices announced today we also got some more in the means of wireless charging,Nokia have been know to push wireless charging for some time now and we have been there from day one and we have a similar unit still going strong today which is the DC-50

 

Above is the DC-50 and below is the  DT-903 They do look similar but they are not..

 

 

The DC-50 is more so portable than its updated version as it can work alone with-out been plugged into a wall when fully charged for instance,where the DT-903 HAS A FIXED CABLE attached but this is not really an issue for been in the go once power sources are at hand.

 

 

 

Whats nice about these are that is you dont need to search for a spot unlike previous models and there is a light that glows at the bottom which tells you that the battery is low.

 

Multi purpose notification light.

Know what’s happening on your phone without looking at it. When you have paired your Lumia with the DT-903, the notification light on the charger glows for missed calls and messages – setting it up is easy.

 

Smart charging.

Do more with your wireless charger. Pair a Bluetooth Low Energy enabled Lumia with the DT-903 and a soft light will ‘breathe’ from beneath the charger when the battery is low. A subtle reminder to charge your phone makes wireless charging even more convenient.

 

 

Specs.

  • Connectivity
    • Charging connectors2: USB
    • USB: USB 2.0
    • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
    • NFC: Pairing
  • Power
    • Charger input current: 2500 mA
    • Charger input voltage: 5 V DC
  • Usage
    • Operating temperature: -5 – +45 C
  • User Interface
    • UI features: Device Hub 3.6
    • Operating keys: Multifunction key
    • LED indicators: Charging indicator, Low battery indicator, Missed event indicator
  • Dimensions
    • Width: 76 mm
    • Height: 159 mm
    • Thickness: 8.9 mm
    • Weight: 150 g
    • Cable length: 150 cm
  • Environmental features
    • Materials: Free of PVC, Free of nickel on the product surface, Free of BFR, rFR as in Nokia Substance List
    • Recycling: 100% recoverable as materials and energy
    • User guide: Small printed guide, full on nokia.com
    • Packaging: Packaging is 100 % recyclable

 

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Its expected to cost around 60 euros and available in October and available in White, Orange and Green.

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is heading to 02 Ireland. #Samsung #Ireland #JTN

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha is the latest offering from Samsung that will be soon hitting the stores and its good to see a phone thats not entirely made of plastic too this may or may not suit potential buyers or those who are use to the common plastic element that Samsung are known for..

O2 Ireland are the first to show their hand as to stocking the device penciled in as “Coming Soon”..

 

 

The Samsung Galaxy Alpha comes with an Octa-core processor. This is the first time O2 Ireland has offered a smartphone with an 8-core processor.

This ensures that the Galaxy Alpha will be silky smooth and fast, while maintaining superior battery efficiency.

 

 

The Galaxy Alpha has a built-in Heart Rate Sensor which enables you to measure your heart rate directly on your phone. You can now check your heart rate at any time of the day and track your health and fitness goals.

 

 

 

For more details and info and if you want to register head over to O2

 

 

Samsung Galaxy S4 mini, and 7 inch tab deal at #MeteorMobile #JTN

If you are in need of a new tablet or smartphone or even both there is a great deal on now over a Meteor Mobile,bundles like this are far and few between these days and it would be a great idea if all networks fully rolled out tablet deals with customers.

 

 

These are the plans below and what you can expect to pay if you wish to avail of this offer which closes shortly so its a good bargain now if you are hunting for some new tech..

 

 

 

Head over METEOR  to check out the deal..

Nokia and Samsung join forces to bring HERE maps to Android.#HERE #Maps

If you have not used HERE maps and stick to Google maps you do not know what you are missing,as a user of both i find them both great to be honest but HERE has the edge,often  i would try out the both services and compare them and HERE offers a smooth experience for users and of course off-line as you can save your maps data to your device.

 

 

HERE for Android is a free app with fresh maps that truly keeps working even without an Internet connection: your location will be still found via GPS, and browsing the map, searching for places and offline navigation will also keep working, even if you’re not connected.

Forget cumbersome caching of small areas and enjoy the possibility of downloading entire countries or regions.

Can’t search for places or plan routes with your other map when Internet coverage is spotty or unavailable? No worries, HERE has you covered with full map functionality available offline, like when you’re underground or in rural areas.

 

 

Keeping your maps stored on your device also means that they are super fast. Because they’re instantly available, you can pan them, rotate them and zoom in and out without any lag. HERE will be the maps app you can always rely on.

When you search for a place with HERE, you’ll have the option to drive, walk or take public transport to get there. You can adjust options to get the best route according to your taste. If you want to take a car, for instance, you can exclude toll roads and you get up to 3 different route alternatives.

 

You can read the full announcement HERE Pun Intended.