Category: Android

Apps and Devices

You can buy an LG Android phone for under $10 #LG #Bargain

Phones these days are getting more expensive and also cheaper which is a good balance but in theory you get what you pay for stands still today.

There is plenty of devices that come cheap and cheerful but they offer little and mostly offer calls and sms with no camera etc..this device is a little different with a little more to offer.

The device from LG called the TracFone LG Prepaid Lucky LG16..

This runs on Android too and can be bought from Walmart,currently its showing out of stock though..

 

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  • 3.8″ touchscreen display
  • Android 4.4 (KitKat) OS
  • 1.2GHz dual-core processor
  • 3 megapixel camera/video recorder
  • 3G/WiFi capable
  • 4GB microSD card (included in phone)
  • Bluetooth v4.0 wireless technology
  • Access to over 1,000,000 apps and more on Google Play
  • Supports microSD memory card up to 32GB (not included)
  • MP3 player
  • Proximity sensor
  • Talk Time: up to 7.3 h
  • Standby Time: up to 9.9 days
  • Includes activation card, services guide, charger and Quick User Guide

Check it out over HERE 

Hat tip Pat 

 

Sony has just updated the Camera App on the Z5 Line up By @VicenteA_George #Sony #Camera #XperiaZ5

Today is a great day! After several years Sony has finally decided to update their Camera App but for now, just for the Z5 Line-up

The version has jump to 2.0.0

This is something most of the reviewers and users have been begging for since quite a time now, though I personally found the Sony camera UI really clean and simple is truth that now maybe is “too simple”

Well, apparently the complaint made it to Sony’s ears and now we have this.

Now you can now simply swipe to switch between the main camera modes like Superior Auto, Manual, Video and Xperia Camera apps.

 

According to some users the start-up time has been reduce, but apart from that, there’s no such a different in quality or processing speed.

So if you are expecting manual controls like Lumia or LG you’ll have to wait another update (in the best scenario)

As a bonus, we have now check that if you are rocking a Z3+ you’ll also be able to install this new version, but previous generations will need root.

For updating, just go to “What’s new?” on your devices and look for the update.

Or simple click HERE

Source: Sony Mobile Blog

Meet the @TAGHeuer Connected #Smartwatch By @VicenteA_George #Android #ConnectedToEternity

This is not the first time we told you about this, back in February we first hear the rumors of a TAG Heuer Smartwatch

But this week that has become reality with the new TAG Heuer Connected

Imagining all the expertise and vision of one of the best watch manufacturer in the form of an smartwatch is not a dream anymore thanks to this beauty, As reported by James Hampton-Smith of SpotTheWatch, “many prestigious watch brands today are honing into the needs of the modern-day luxury watch collector.”

As we were expecting, it resembles the traditional Carrera timepieces, the Connected being made out of Titanium Grade 2 is to the ignorant eye a normal and beautiful watch.

Take a look

Sporting a 1.5-inch Scratch Resistant Sapphire Crystal circular touchscreen display with 360 x 360 pixels (240 ppi). Powered by a dual-core 1.6 GHz Intel processor, 1 GB of RAM, 4 GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, the device is totally cover by today standards.

All this backed up by a 410 mAh battery which (according to TAG Heuer), should provide “minimum 25 hours of battery life, based on typical usage.”

The TAG Heuer Connected is also IP67 certified, is you’re familiar with the Xperia Line from Sony you know this means dust and water proof.

The watch can be paired to handsets running Android 4.3 or later and iOS 8.2 or later thanks to a proprietary app

This is practically everything we’ve been waiting on a Smartwatch, but comes with a cost, and what a cost! The smartwatch is not a dream anymore thanks to this beauty.

The TAG Heuer Connected can be yours for just $1,500, easy right?

If you really wanna have the “Vertu” of the Smartwatch world you can order one HERE

What do you think of think? Is it really worthy to spend an small fortune to get something not so different in specs of what we already have? OR having 150 years of experience backing the watch makes you have a second thought?

Let us know in the comments or Tweet us using #techbuzzireland

Google maps plays catch up with HERE maps,use offline. #Maps #Navigation

Google Maps is good to be fair and they have been around along time now and they now have introduced offline mapping which means you can save a pocket load on Live maps or when using for navigation,HERE maps however again come up trumps here as this feature has been available from the off and works great too,I would use both and have been testing them side by side for some time now and still find HERE better for navigation purposes and more,but that’s my view to be fair.Both can fail at tasks equally with one been victorious and one not.

For those that use Google Maps will be happy though with this feature which should have been there way before now,using maps on your device will eat data and can land you with a hefty bill if not careful,so for now you can download off-line maps and not fear risk of a hefty bill especially when roaming on or holiday as people do..

Google say on their blog..

Now you can download an area of the world to your phone, and the next time you find there’s no connectivity—whether it’s a country road or an underground parking garage—Google Maps will continue to work seamlessly. Whereas before you could simply view an area of the map offline, now you can get turn-by-turn driving directions, search for specific destinations, and find useful information about places, like hours of operation, contact information or ratings.

You can download an area by searching for a city, county or country, for instance, and tapping “Download” on the resulting place sheet, or by going to “Offline Areas” in the Google Maps menu and tapping on the “+” button. Once downloaded, Google Maps will move into offline mode automatically when it recognizes you’re in a location with spotty service or no connectivity at all. When a connection is found, it will switch back online so you can easily access the full version of Maps, including live traffic conditions for your current route. By default, we’ll only download areas to your device when you are on a Wi-Fi connection to prevent large data fees.

Welcome to the party Google Maps but you are late..

Via

Apple Music Beta now on Android download here. #AppleMusic #Android

Apple don’t have too many apps outside their own platform,they have to to be exact, but now there is one for Android called Apple Music which is in Beta..Perhaps Apple is trying to gain more this way but Android users will already have their preferred choices here with the likes of MixRadio,Spotify etc etc…

There is a Three month trial to begin with,Apple already does this with those on iOS so it would be rude not to offer the same for Android users.After the three month trial the service costs €9.99 per month..To adda family membership you will need to your iMac or iOS device..

Description

Start your 3-month free trial to play from over 30 million songs in the Apple Music catalog.
• For You: Get handpicked recommendations by music experts based on what you already listen to and love.
• New: Browse and play the latest, greatest new music available—curated by our editors.
• Radio: Tune in to music, interviews, and exclusive radio shows on Beats 1 or play radio stations created by our editors.
• Connect: Get a closer look at your favorite artists’ work, inspirations, and world with photos, music, and videos.
• Playlists: Keep all your favorite Apple Music playlists together with your own mixes.
• My Music: Find all of your iTunes purchases and saved music from Apple Music in one place.
• Availability and features may vary by country.

Download on Android  29MB

Help cancer research whilst charging your phone. #CancerResearch #DreamLab

There is a new app which helps cancer research by donating data or WiFi whilst charging your device which was created by DreamLab,the app is easy to set up and costs you nothing really and you can set your own personal limit on how much you want to donate,we mostly charge our devices at night but as things are now we also do during the day..

This only works whilst the device is charging and when your device is fully charged,and there is calls already to higher the Data/Wi-Fi limits and to work at any percentage of battery rate,it does not eat much power on your device either..1000 users would alone help solve cancer puzzels 30 times faster,this is a great idea and everyone should download it NOW.

The app is easy to set up and all you need to do is download it HERE  on Android, The app will open the swipe left and follow the instructions,you can the pick between Breast cancer,Ovarian cancer,Pancreatic cancer and Prostate cancer,you then fill out some information about yourself with you name, email and mobile,then select the amount of data you want to donate which ranges from 50MB to 500MB per month…

There is also a few settings in the app to which allow you know about the project,walkthrough,FAQs,terms and conditions,send feedback and rate the app,there is also push notifications and App analytics reporting (You can opt out of these) Overall the app is safe and not intrusive so don’t be worried about it…

DOWNLOAD THE APP

 

 

 

Motorola has announced the Moto G Turbo for Mexico By @VicenteA_George #MotoGTurbo #Moto #Android

If you ever believe that Latin America tend to miss some products, you may be right most of the times, but in this particular case, Motorola has a different strategy with it Moto G line

Meet the Moto G Turbo

As you can imagine this model is an upgraded version of the original Moto G, but keeping what made it famous, the affordable price.

What do we have under the hood?
• Stock Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
• Dual Micro SIM slot
• 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD display + Corning Gorilla Glass 3
• 64-bit Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 (Same as Moto X Play)
• Adreno 405 GPU
• 2GB LPDDR3 RAM
• 16GB internal storage + microSD slot
• Rear 13MP f/2.0 camera
• Front 5MP f/2.2 camera
• Connectivity – Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), Bluetooth 4.0 LE, 4G LTE/3G HSPA+
• 2470mAh battery + Motorola TurboCharge technology

The Moto G Turbo also packs IP67 Certification, this means that you can submerge the phone in up to 3 feet of water, for as long as 30 minutes, without any damage to the handset.

Headed to the Mexican market and available starting November 13th for a price equivalent to $283 (4699 pesos)

Motorola has confirmed that the device will be available in European Markets but dates are yet to be confirmed.

What do you think of this reincarnation of our beloved budget friendly phone?

 

Latest Pebble Time Round to be Fully available on November 8th By @VicenteA_George #Smartwatch #Pebble

If you’re one of those smartwatch fans now you’ll have the latest iteration of the Pebble Time, We already told you about this beauty before HERE

The Time Round was announced now is going to be Fully available since this November 8th in the US

To recap a little

The Time Round is said to be the world’s lightest and thinnest smartwatch, with 7.5 mm thin and just 28 grams of weight is hard to argue.

The new Pebble will carry a rounded screen, an always on “E-paper” display with LED back light and battery life up to 2 days with quick charging.

The device feature a Splash resistant body which means it can handle some rain but that’s all, activity tracker, access to Pebble app store and more.

With this model you will be able to choose from a wide range of band sizes from 20mm to 14mm that fits you best. Also in a variety of colors: Black, Silver, or a special-edition “Rose Gold” exclusively for the 14mm band size.

You can really make it your own with watchfaces and a selection of quick-change bands in genuine leather or stainless steel.

The watch is simple beautiful, but don’t take my word, take a look yourself:

The Time Round will be available Best Buy and Target stores in the US (If you’re there you can see it personally) an online at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Target.com and Pebble.com.

The new kid on the block is compatible with Android devices running 4.3 or later and iPhone running iOS 8 or later.

With a price tag of $249.99 you can Pre-order yours if you want HERE

Are you a “Pebbler”? Let us know in the comments below.

Buy the 2Gen Moto X just for $200 on Amazon today! By @VicenteA_George #MotoX #Android

The Moto X 2gen or 2014 is still a great phone, and today could be your chance to get this beauty for a bargain!

Only for today Amazon US is offering the phone for just $200 both the black leather-on-black version and the bamboo-on-white version.

Although you can personalize your phone this time, both the leather and Bamboo backs cost an extra $25 and right now can be yours for the same price as the plastic one.

If you look for the phone on Motorola’s website you’ll find the phone still at $300 the base model, so this makes this offer a real deal.

This price will just be available for the next 14h so act quickly if you want one!

To give you a glimpse this model, the 2014 version of the Moto X uses a 5.2-inch 1080p AMOLED screen, a Snapdragon 801 processor paired to 2GB of RAM, a 2300mAh battery with quick charging, and a 13MP rear camera.

And is scheduled to get a Marshmallow update

So go and grab yours now HERE