Category: Android

Apps and Devices

Samsung announce the Galaxy S6 edge + and the Note 5 . #Samsung #Galaxy #Unpacked

Samsung have announced more members of the Galaxy Edge and Note range which are the S6 Edge Plus and the Note 5 its not long since the S6 and Edge have been on sale and a new Edge model so soon ?? On the other hand the Note Series is out quite a while and the last entry was the Note 4 last year which is still a popular device,however sale of the 6 and 6 edge have been poor due to the price structure and Samsung have recently cut the prices here to try attract more sales,will it work ?? Perhaps so, time will tell at the next financial announcement…Prices for the duo for the US have been announced and again they are high (We are talking around €800)but lets see what happens when they arrive on our shores,given that they are nice devices so lets take a look……. Both devices are available globally starting from August, 2015. Both have 32GB or 64GB storage options available in White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium . The plastic has been ditched from the Note 5 and both follow the same design language as the S6/Edge.

The Galaxy S6 Edge  Plus 

Features -Android 5.1.1 touchwiz – Dual Edge Screen – Quad HD super Amoled Screen 5.7 inches – 518 ppi – 4GB RAM- 16MP rear camera with an F1.9 aperture –  5MP / F1.9 / VDIS front facing camera,120˚ Wide Selfie Angle ,3000mAh battery – fast charge – octa-core processor with 4x Cortex-A53 ,1.5GHz and 4x Cortex-A57 ,2.1GHz, Mali-T760MP8 graphics.Wi-Fi ac, Bluetooth 4.2 with ANT+, NFC – Samsung pay (Select regions)

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See full details at Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Mobile continues to push boundaries with premium Galaxy smartphones that offer users ultimate productivity. The newly redesigned Galaxy Note5 is a powerful tool for doing more.The Note range has always been a favourite of mine since the Note 1 and its been a popular handset and excellent for productivity..

The Spen is still present in the Note 5

 

Spec comparison 

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Moto G 3rd Gen Unboxing in photos. #MotoG #Ireland..

It has finally arrived an the latest iteration from Motorola in the G series called the Moto G 3rd gen offering some pretty decent specs with a good price to boot…

Lets have a look at what the retail package gives us and a tour around the device itself.

The initial presentation is nice ie the box itself and there is not much more inside apart from the Device itself,some booklets that most people never read and a USB cable.There is NO plug folks but surely you have some lying around.

Around the device we have the usual suspects with the micro USB port on the bottom,Volume toggle on the right hand side and power key ,the left hand side is totally bare so nothing to see here and up top we have the headphone socket and mic. On the bottom left there is a little notch to remove the back cover for access to the sim card and micro sd areas,the battery is non removable.

Which leaves us with just the back and front of the device,on the front we have ONE speaker,it looks like two this is a trick we see many manufacturers  pull to leave people thinking its dual speakers,the bottom grille is where the sound comes from the other is just a design feature,also we have our usual sensors and front facing camera,on the rear of the device is our camera and flash area centred in the middle which is a preferred option for most rather than the camera stuck in one of the corners..The back though has a nice ribbed feel to it giving you better grip so less chance of a drop here…

 

Check HERE for more and how to buy..

Nusiki – fan-to-fan song sharing app is the Instagram of Music #Nusiki #Music #StartUp

In January 2014, Nusiki co-founders Ben Hewitt and Tim Welch were on to something when they realized there was no efficient way to share music with your friends online. Nusiki combines all of your music libraries with your network to build a community around one of the world’s largest online music databases. The app is currently available for both iPhone and Android in the App Store or on Google Play.There is never a short amount of music apps and never will be and this is worth a look…Launched at SXSW, the Chicago start-up unveiled their music and social networking app and its unique concept and user benefits,the app is smooth easy to navigate with a nice UI too from testing it which is nice to see,good work has been put into it..

“Music libraries and streaming services are a great place to listen to songs, but the social sharing component is broken,” said Ben Hewitt, Nusiki co-founder. “Current social networks mix music with other media and don’t allow you to listen to songs in a row, diluting the music. And, music discovery services remove the social aspect of discovery. These services are meant to connect people TO music. Nusiki connects people THROUGH music.”

In five simple steps, the Nusiki app allows you to

1. Search/Share your favorite songs and videos from popular music sources. Songs you share will appear on your profile and the feeds of users that you follow.
2. Follow other users to curate your feed and hear what your friends are listening to.
3. Like the songs that you want to remember or repost songs to share with your own network. Songs you like and post can be found in your profile.
4. Explore new and trending music that users outside of your network are listening to.
5. Listen to all of your favourite music in one place.

 

Sharing music with your friends should be as simple as posting pictures, sending 140-character thoughts or liking a friend’s status.

By aggregating music online and leveraging social features, Nusiki is connecting friends over music by building a community around one of the world’s largest online music libraries. It’s now easy to share and organize your favorite songs in one place.

When You Use Nusiki:

– That song you love and want people to know about…Share it
– Your friend who knows every good song before it’s popular… Follow them
– That song you love but always forget the name of…’Like’ it and find it easily from now on
– You’re bored of every song you’ve already heard…Explore new music and new people

[ Download on Android ] [ Download on iOS ]  Thanks to Keetria for getting in touch..

The Moto G 3rd Gen on sale in Ireland with @Meteor_Mobile #Motorola #MotoG

The Moto G range has been popular from day one and offered consumers some good quality mobiles for consumers packing good features at a good price,the third iteration is no different either offering great specs and its priced quite well 2 given the Vodafone Smart 6 a run for its money,to be fair these two devices would be the best money can buy at this price-point and you cant go wrong if you want a decent smartphone with budget in mind..

 

 

The Moto G 3RD GEN costs only €179.99 on pre-pay and from free on bill-pay which is actually a good price..taking into effect we will have the 8GB 1GB RAM option but you can expand storage via micro sd which is cool..

Bill Pay prices

  • Operating system

    Android(TM) Lollipop 5.1.1

  • System architecture/processor

    Qualcomm® SnapdragonTM 410 (MSM8916) processor with 1.4 GHz quad-core CPU, Adreno 306 with 400 MHz GPU

  • Memory (RAM)

    1 GB

  • Storage**

    8 GB removable storage supports up to 32 GB microSD card (sold separately)

  • Dimensions

    Height: 142.1mm (5.59 inches)
    Width: 72.4mm (2.85 inches)
    Curve: 6.1-11.6mm (0.24-0.48 inches)

  • Weight

    155g (5.47 ounces)

  • Display

    5-inch, 720p HD (1280 x 720), 294 ppi, Corning®Gorilla® Glass 3

  • Battery†​

    2470 mAh, mixed usage up to 24 hours

  • Water Resistant*

    Yes, IPX7

  • Networks

    GSM/GPRS/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, 4G LTE

  • Bands (by model)

    Moto G – GSM (XT1541)
    LTE (1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
    UMTS/HSPA+ (900, 2100 MHz)
    GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

{Buy on Bill Pay }  {Buy on Pre-Pay}

 

Book your own Private Jet with just your smartphone thanks to @JetSmarter By @VicenteA_George #App #Jet #IOS #Android

Have you ever dreamed of having your own Private Jet? Well, maybe you can’t own one just yet, but! Now you can have one anytime you want with JetSmarter.

Founded in 2012 by Sergey Petrossov (@spetrossov), JetSmarter has 6 offices across the globe, and flights into over 170 different countries. The company has deals with about 800 private jet owners and pilots.

You can find the app on the Apple Store and Google Play Store, is free and anyone who registers can book a flight. But the membership option, (which costs $9,000 annually) offers significantly lower flight prices, exclusive events, loyalty points and a gold plated (24-karat) membership card.

JetSmarter also has an “empty legs” (flights that need to make a trip from point A to point B for logistical purposes, but have no one on them) feature that allows members and non-members to fly privately at extremely discounted prices. (It’ll be costly though)

Imagine something like Uber, but in the sky.

 

There are tons of features on this app, let’s take a look at some:

JetDeals: One-way flights that are exclusive to JetSmarter allowing a custom experience for each and every one. The app will automatically pair these flights between your desired destinations.

JetShuttle: Search from hundreds of scheduled flights, find a time that works for you, book a seat and you are on your way.

JetCharter: Customize your own itinerary, choose the right aircraft and immediately book the flight.

All of this can be used (as every single feature of the app) by non-members, but having a membership has its perks:

$0 JetDeals (2,500+ monthly)
Book FREE seats on JetShuttle flights.
Discounted JetCharter pricing (up to 70%)
Complimentary Helicopter rides to/from New York area airports.
VIP Private events for members.

24-karat gold membership card.

In October 2014, the company made a huge step forward, announcing its partnership with GlobeAir, one of Europe’s most prominent private jet companies.

And this year, received lots of investments even from
the Jay Z and the Saudi Royal Family.

Take a sneak peek:

You can download the app here: Android, IOS

Are you going to give it a try? What do you think of this utopic idea of making private jets available for “everyone”? Let us know in the comments section below.

Source: Jetsmarter

LastPass becomes free on smartphones or tablets for new users. #LastPass

LastPass which is a password manager is now free for new users on smartphones and tablets and it is quite a handy tool to have and if you do not have it now is your chance to avail of it FREE.. on iOS , Android , Windows Phone and BlackBerry World . LastPass makes things simple for your online life by remembering your passwords for you. With LastPass to manage your logins, it’s easy to have a strong, unique password for every online account and improve your online security.

In a blog post Lastpass state

“We’re excited to announce that new users can get started with LastPass for free, on any device, including mobile devices! You can then upgrade to LastPass Premium to enjoy unlimited sync across all your devices.”

Current free and Premium users can continue using LastPass without any changes, while new LastPass users can choose where they want to get started for free. If you’ve just signed up for LastPass from your smartphone or tablet, and therefore started a Premium trial of the app, the trial will be cancelled and you’ll be able to continue with a free account on that device and any other device of the same type.

There is a new model to look at too…

LastPass Free

Enjoy LastPass for free on unlimited desktops OR unlimited smartphones OR unlimited tablets – wherever you get started. The same awesome password manager features are available to help you manage your logins and apps, organize your digital life, and improve your security online. Learn more.

LastPass Premium: $12 / year

LastPass Premium is built around convenience and always having your passwords with you, on the go. To get the most out of your password manager, go Premium for unlimited sync across all devices. With Premium, you have access to a Shared Folder to conveniently share passwords with others. Also, add another layer of protection with Premium multifactor options, and get priority customer support. Learn more.

LastPass Enterprise: $24 / year / user

LastPass Enterprise solves the password and Access Management problem for teams big and small. We offer a centralized, cost-effective and secure platform combining robust password vaulting tools and cloud Single Sign-On. With a unified Admin Console, AD integration, automated provisioning, and Shared Folders with customized permissions, LastPass Enterprise has all the tools your team needs to manage employee access and enforce a meaningful password security policy. Learn more.

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Google Hangouts bumped to 4.0 Simpler, faster, more beautiful. #Google #Hangouts

Google Hangouts 4.0 has landed with material design,and is apparently faster due to bug fixes plus its said to have less battery drainage too which is always welcome new,have hardly ever used this personally but its worth noting for those who actually use this app.The new Hangouts starts rolling out to Android users today and will be available in the Play Store,iOS users already have the update..

  • Hangouts is sleeker. Now updated with material design, Hangouts has a new look and feel: items respond to your touch in more intuitive ways and transitions between tasks are more fluid.
  • Hangouts is simpler. The new Compose button makes it easier for you to start a new group or conversation. Our streamlined contacts list helps you find the right person quickly. And attachments have been revamped and simplified, so sharing—of emoji, GIFs, your location, even multiple photos at once—is a snap.
  • Hangouts is faster. Whether you’re sending a quick message or video chatting with family, you don’t want hold-ups. We’ve been obsessively fixing bugs and speeding up message delivery to make Hangouts faster and more reliable. Bonus: less battery consumption.

 

Make affordable calls from the Hangouts Dialer, now with Outbound Caller ID (so your friends won’t get any more calls from the great “Unknown”). Receive and reply to group MMS messages in Hangouts using Google Voice. Use Hangouts on Android Wear when you really have an eye on the time (just say, “Ok Google, send a Hangouts message,” into your watch).

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Dreamify transforms your photos into otherworldly masterpieces #Dreamify #Apps

There are many photo editing apps available today and they are quite popular and I use many myself but these are basic editing tools but nonetheless good and do what they say on the tin and are quite effective,such apps are PhotoFunia,PicsArt and PhotoLab.This App is different and not for everyone (just yet) but given time I can see it being popular and once you understand the idea of the app you will see why..If you are an Arty type well this is right up your street..

 

There is a new app in town called Dreamify which is now on Android and iOS (updated- iOS app launched on 21/8/15)which transforms your photos in an entirely different way and Dreamify transforms your photos into otherworldly masterpieces. Using Google’s Deep Dream, Dreamify puts you in control: select from a dozen presets, or toggle the algorithm parameters to innovate on your own. Share your faves with other users and friends on Facebook, Twitter and other social networks or via text or email.

 

What does the App do..

Apply any of the 12 presets to your photo to create a surreal work of art.
* Set the Deep Dream parameters manually for more granular control over the output.
* Toggle between original and Dreamified images with a single tap.
* Easily share your resulting images on your favorite social networks.
* Discover others’ Dreamified images and save your favorites for sharing and viewing later.

[ Download on Android ] Coming soon on iOS. sign up on link for notification.

 

Send and receive messages without Data or Signal with Fire Chat By @VicenteA_George #Chat #Apps

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you really wanted to send a message but couldn’t get a strong signal or a good data connection?

All of us have been there, at least once, and this is where FireChat finds it’s place.


FireChat is an Android and IOS app the allows you to send and receive messages without data connections or celular signal.

How does it work?

FireChat creates a mesh network using P2P Bluetooth and WiFi, transmits messages and images without connection between devices that are located about 70 meters away from each other.

It turns your phone into a repeater antena, Leaving the WIFI and BT on the app uses that signal to “Hop” between devices until it reaches the recipient.

The FireChat way

Therefore, the more people that use the app the better and faster network becomes, users form a network that increases in size with the number of devices. Allows messages jump from one device to the next. You can cover a practically the entire city with just 5% of the population using the app.

(perfect for the Z apocalypse don’t you think? hahaha)

There are two sides on this messaging app, Public Messages and Private Messages.

The public messages are visible to all, the private ones are encrypted and only the sender and the receiver can read them.

Now, imagine your kid went for a summer camp, normally they go to places where there’s almost ZERO connections, and as a parent that’s something that concerns you about. Well, with this app, if all the kids on the camp installs the app, they can create “their own network” and they can track each others if anything happens.

Worth the try huh?

Unfortunately nothing is perfect, and FireChat is not the exception, You don’t need to use your personal details to log into the app, you can use it anonymously. But, you’re going to need Internet on the first Log.
Although, once done,it works really well!

If you want to give the app a try you can go here: Android, IOS.

The app is free in both stores so you don’t have a excuse not to try it out.

Let us know what do you think of it, have you tried the app before? Leave your thoughts on the comments sections below.