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Discover #RemixOS 2.0, Android for your PC By @VicenteA_George #Android #PC #OS

For quite a time now we’ve had Chrome OS the system used to run Android on a PC like environment.

But sometimes it feels short when competing against monsters like Windows or Mac OS  and then is when this newly additions enters the scene.

Discover Remix OS 2.0

What is it?

Is an Android based operating system, design to offer the best of both worlds, the almost unlimited selection of app the Google Play Store has at your disposal and a almost full desktop experience you’ve dreaming of.

Remix OS has it all:

 

  • True Multitasking 
  • A Taskbar 
  • A Notifications Center
  • Full Keyboard commands
  • A working Right-click
  • A File Manager
  • Full suite of Google Play apps
  • Future software Updates

This OS has being developed by the Jide team, previously known for making pretty good Android tablets and its built upon the Android x86 initiative.

And they have made a pretty impressive system, worth notice! This is not a public software, although is available for everyone from Jide’s page, for the moment is meant for developers as is still on “Alpha”.

But if you’re interested on this, you’ll be able to dual boot Windows/Mac and “Android” on you PC, the best part of it is that you can even install the OS on a pendrive us booted up directly from there!

On Remix OS you’ll have two offerings, the well known Google Play Store and their own “Remix Store” for full compatible apps.

Everything on the OS looks really well design, but has a strong influence from Microsoft’s Windows 10 like the Notification Tray

All future software updates will hit the place you have destined for it, and it’ll run on most PCs without a particular OS version needed it, which is pretty awesome.

Obviously this desktop software attempt is really solid, but is has the occasional bugs and it won’t replace you current fully working (in most cases) OS.

Are you interested in try it out?  you can go over HERE

If you do, please let us know in the comment section, or tweet us using #techbuzzireland

Stay tuned for more.

 

 

Discover the 2-in-1 StikBox case By @VicenteA_George #Stikbox #Iphone #Photo

Apparently the more we want to avoid it the more common they get but let’s face it, even when not all of us are fan of these sometimes they come in handy like when you’re with a large group of friends or simply want to showcase the place where you and your wife are spending the honeymoon.

Well the solution could be here already, meet StikBox the 2-in-1 case and Selfie Stick.

This beautiful design case has a secret but useful purpose, the patron that can be seen on the back is in fact allows you to have a full length selfie stick with you all the time.

How do this works? Simple! Just pull the rails, rotate the phone, adjust the camera and that’s it!

The Full aluminum rail will hold the phone secure while you take your photo.

This whole idea is brilliant but needs your help to become a reality, right now the project can be found on a Kickstarter campaign that still has a month to go and already has backed almost half of what they need.

There are several options to choose from with all of them offering the StikBox in different combinations, of color and quantity.

The case is just 0.6 inches deep and the case fully contains the 28.3-inch stick that also acts as kickstand for viewing content on the when your hands are full.

So as you can see is a pretty great idea, which can be seen during CES 2016 as the guys are going to be there showcasing their product.

But why don’t you take a look:

https://vimeo.com/144301943

So quoting the CEO of the company Yekutiel Sherman “why carry two things, when you can carry one?”

The case was made with Iphone in mind but due to a high demand of their product they are going to make it also available for the Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge too.

If you want to have one for yourself just go HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Yu Yutopia the new king of budget By @VicenteA_George #Android #Cyanogen

This has been the year of budget but powerful devices, like the One Plus X or the Moto X 2015

But, what is a truly “bang for buck”? For me is that device that offers the best specs possible within the smaller price tag, and this time that gadget seems to have come from India

Meet the Yu Yutopia

The Yutopia was officially unveiled  last week and right now is exclusive to Amazon India, offering and really attractive price and outstanding specs

But don’t take my word, look for yourself

Display Size:  5.2 inch
Resolution:  QHD (2560×1440 pixels)
Dimensions:  146.6 x 72.66 x 7.22mm (Camera bump thickness 9.07mm)
Operating System:  Cyanogen OS 12.1 on top Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
CPU:  64- Bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Octa-core CPU  (2.0GHz x 4 / 1.GHZ x 4)
GPU:  Adreno 430
RAM:  4GB
Storage:  32 GB
Sensors:  Fingerprint, Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer.
Battery:  3000mAh Li-Polymer battery with Quick Charge
Speakers:  Rear facing speakers
Microphones:  Dual-microphone with noise cancellation
Ports for Data & charging: USB 2.0
Audio:  3.5mm
Buttons:  Power Button, Volume Rockers, On-Screen Buttons
SIM: DUAL:  Micro & Nano
Camera
Sensor:  21 Megapixel
Lenses:  6 lenses
OIS:  Yes
Flash:  Dual
Front Camera:  8 Megapixel
Video:  4K resolution Video
Connectivity
GSM:  850/900/1800/1900MHz
WCDMA:  B1/B8
FDD-LTE:  B3/B5/B7/B20
TDD-LTE:  B40
Wi-Fi:  802.11a/b/g/n/ac(2.4G and 5G), 1×1 stream
Bluetooth:  Bluetooth 4.1

 

As you can see there is an impressive device, specially if you consider the full metal body surrounding all of that, have an eye to the full video is really well made:

Price at ₹24,999 or $376 USD (which is just a tip over the OnePlus 2) is incredible what you can get for under $400
And although it looks like the Nokia Lumia 830 especially from the back, the fingerprint sensor and the brilliant 2K display will immediately change your mind.
Plus the Cyanogen base guarantee  you’ll get Android 6.0 with all the goodies only the guys a Cyanogen can deliver.
Something worth noticing is the fact this is the first Indian phone to come with a Snapdragon chipset instead of the MediaTek one they always use to reduce costs moreover we-ll see how they handle the heat problem.
The device can be Pre-order right now here: Amazon.in and is going to star shipping on December 26th
 If you want to take another look you can go here: Yutopia
What do you think of this new trend of budget but awesome phones? Will you get the Yutopia if you have the chance?

 

 

 

Viber messaging app takes on Snapchat with Viber Wink. #Viber

Popular app Viber has launched a new standalone app called Viber Wink which enables users to send messages that will dissappear, however you must be using the official Viber app itself too and you can send the wink within the Viber app..This is a nice addition to the app which already allows you make calls,videos and send messages of all sorts.

 

 

The app is simple to use and all that is needed to do is set a time limit,these limits are from 1 second to either 10 seconds or NO time-limit. You can also add text to the image or video in a similar way that is done on Snapchat and any pics you take with the camera within the app can be saved to your gallery..

Viber Wink is only available on Android and iOS for now and no word on Windows Phone yet which is to be expected.

 

 

 

OsmAnd+ Maps & Navigation now just 10 cent. #Maps #Navigtion

If you need or use maps this app has been reduced to just 10cent for the paid version which is a good price considered the original cost would set you back €6.49 with full support,Our preference of mapping alternatives is HERE maps which is FREE all the time and offers offline navigation,this requires you download maps prior your trip so you can also plan in advance,we do also like to test out the competition and see what the alternatives have to offer..

Some features include

Navigation
• Works online (fast) or offline (no roaming charges when you are abroad)
• Turn-by-turn voice guidance (recorded and synthesized voices)
• Optional lane guidance, street name display, and estimated time of arrival
• Supports intermediate points on your itinerary
• Automatic re-routing whenever you deviate from the route
• Search for places by address, by type (e.g.: restaurant, hotel, gas station, museum), or by geographical coordinates

Map Viewing
• Display your position and orientation
• Optionally align the picture according to compass or your direction of motion
• Save your most important places as Favorites
• Display POIs (point of interests) around you
• Display specialized online tiles, satellite view (from Bing), different overlays like touring/navigation GPX tracks and additional layers with customizable transparency
• Optionally display place names in English, local, or phonetic spelling

Safety Features
• Optional automated day/night view switching
• Optional speed limit display, with reminder if you exceed it
• Optional speed-dependent zooming
• Share your location so that your friends can find you

Bicycle and Pedestrian Features
• Viewing foot, hiking, and bike paths, great for outdoor activities
• Special routing and display modes for bike and pedestrian
• Optional public transport stops (bus, tram, train) including line names
• Optional trip recording to local GPX file or online service
• Optional speed and altitude display
• Display of contour lines and hill-shading (via additional plugin)

Download FREE version Android /  Download Paid Version 10 cent Android / iOS

New designer watch faces arrive on Android wear. #Android #Smartwatch

Bored with your Android wear watch-face? Fear not there is some new designer faces just after landing for you to pick from,Android wear is now giving much more choice for the consumer and instead of boring plane faces there is some really cool options for you to try in the store… Some are free and some do cost a little but they are worth the spend..

New designs are…

  • Ted Baker: Reveal your sophisticated side with ten gorgeous designs.
  • Melissa Joy Manning: Rock a different birthstone for every month of the year.
  • Vivienne Tam: Watch Opera Girl twirl, take a selfie, and more.
  • Nicole Miller: Stay on track and in style with Nicole Miller’s pop art.
  • Y-3: Sport the styles of Yohji Yamamoto, inspired by the beauty of human movement.
  • Mango: Add instant chic to any outfit with this ready-to-wear watch face.
  • Zoe Jordan: Free your time of clutter with the clean lines of modern design.
  • Harajuku Kawaii!: Express your playful side with this adorable and vibrant watch face.
  • ASICS: Motivate yourself to stay active with the help of your fitness buddy.

You can download these watch faces today. Coming to iPhone in the coming days..

Source

Myvouchers.ie lands on Android.Find deals and discounts #Apps #Irish

Myvouchers.ie has got an app which has landed on Android,If you have not heard of them what they do is unite customers with Deals & Discounts no matter where they travel in Ireland,this makes life simple and simplicity is a win for consumers.. Also to note there is no upfront payments required which again is a bonus.. The app is simple to use which allows you to search by county,location,category or just a general search..

App description

Myvouchers.ie are a website dedicated to uniting customers with Deals & Discounts wherever they are going. We have a simple process of selecting and saving. You don’t buy any of our Deals in Advance so there is no risk of a Deal expiring and you losing out as a result. All our Deals are Pay on Arrival.
The Deals / Discounts you see on screen are what you print off and there are never any hidden Terms & Conditions.

Download on Android

 

The #GalaxyA 2016 to be available in Europe on Jan. 8th By @VicenteA_George #Samsung #Android #A5 #A7 #A3

Last year Samsung gave us a glimpse of what a premium looking phone could be with their Galaxy A line up, the A3, A5 and A7

All with the beautiful and stylish look we wanted to our Galaxy S5, on a smaller form factor, price and specs.

This year though they decided to join the “budget club” delivering some really good phone with a good price, with that in mind they recently launched an updated and upgraded version on the “A” series with the Galaxy A3, A5 and A7 of 2016

Unlike they predecessors, these variants follow the design language of the Galaxy S6 with a metal and glass construction.

These devices were set to launch in China this month but now we know they’re coming to our shores as soon as January 8th

But let’s take a look under the hood of the new Galaxy A line

Galaxy A3 (2016)

Network: LTE Cat.4 * May differ by markets and mobile operators
Display: 4.7-inch HD (1280×720) Super AMOLED
Core: 1.5 GHz Quad Core
OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Camera: Rear : 13MP (F1.9), Front : 5MP (F1.9)
Video:MP4,M4V,3GP,3G2,WMV,ASF,AVI,FLV,MKV,WEBM
Additional features: Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, Dual SIM option
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC)
Sensor: Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall
Memory: 1.5GB RAM + 16GB Storage with Micro SD slot (up to 128GB)
Dimension: 134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3mm, 132g
Battery: 2,300mAh

Galaxy A5 (2016)

Network: LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators
Display: 5.2-inchFHD (1920×1080) Super AMOLED
Core: 1.6GHz Octa Core
OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Camera: Rear : 13MP (F1.9), Front : 5MP (F1.9)
Video:MP4,M4V,3GP,3G2,WMV,ASF,AVI,FLV,MKV,WEBM
Additional features: MST technology(Samsung Pay), Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, Dual SIM option
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC)
Sensor: Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner
Memory: 2GB RAM + 16GB Storage with Micro SD slot (up to 128GB)
Dimension: 144.8 x 71.0 x 7.3mm , 155g
Battery: 2,900mAh, Fast Charging

Galaxy A7 (2016)

Network: LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators
Display: 5.5-inch FHD (1920×1080) Super AMOLED
Core: 1.6GHz Octa Core
OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Camera: Rear : 13MP (F1.9), Front : 5MP (F1.9)
Video:MP4,M4V,3GP,3G2,WMV,ASF,AVI,FLV,MKV,WEBM
Additional features: MST technology(Samsung Pay), Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, Dual SIM option
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC)
Sensor: Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner
Memory: 3GB RAM + 16GB Storage with Micro SD slot (up to 128GB)
Dimension: 151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3mm, 172g
Battery: 3,300mAh, Fast Charging

As you can see the A5 and A7 are the Big brothers packing even a Fingerprint reader while the A3 is what’s now consider “the compact version” allowing you to have almost everything you could ask in conservative color options like Black, White and Rose Gold.

These 2016 A series has as you could see a significant downside, they come with Android 5.1 instead of coming directly with 6.0  but this probably change really soon.

Now what really matters is the performance and that is something that we’ll see when they get here. The new Galaxy A line up is schedule to release on January, although we only have the price of two of these devices:

The Galaxy A3 will costs €329, while the Galaxy A5 will be €429 we have no info about the A7 but seeing the difference between the other two, this one will probably come at €529 (or maybe less)
This is at least what the only European retailer (in Nederland) is asking for them.
What do you think about these new boys? Will you take one home with you if they hit your local retailer?  Let us know in the comment section bellow or Tweet us using #TechBuzzIreland
Stay tuned for more
Source: Samsung Newsroom, GalaxyClub

 

 

 

 

The Google Pixel C is finally available for purchase from the Google Store By VicenteA_George #PixelC #Android #Google

Announced way back at September alongside the new Nexus devices, this is not the first time you heard about the Android Notebook-Tablet hybrid from Google

The curious Pixel C

As you can imagine is like the classic tablet with a detachable keyboard but on this occasion the bottom portion is bonded through magnets instead of ports.

Here we have the promo video to help you remind a little

As you can see one the the highlights of the tablet is owning a Tegra X1 processor, which promise to give that extra smooth feeling to your gaming.

The rest of the specs are pretty solid as expected with a 10″ screen with 2560 by 1800 pixels and an interesting 1:√2 aspect ratio, Camera combo, a USB Type-C, 3GB of RAM an 32GB or 64GB of storage and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The device itself is pretty interesting but unfortunately the prices are a bit of a downside being asked  $499 for the 32GB model or $599 for the 64GB plus the $150 for the keyboard you’ll ended up with pretty much enough to buy a full Windows 10 Notebook.

But if you really want to try one and are a diehard Android fan this is your chance to get to get the job done.

At the moment, the Google Pixel C is available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the USA.

Do you think is worth the try? Let us know in the comments section or tweet us using #techbuzzireland

Source: Google Store