Category: Android

Apps and Devices

Do you miss the Milkman? Bring him back – MyMilkman.ie app on #Android & #iOS #Milk #Dairy

Back in my school days I always remember the Milk-man dropping off the milk to my house and indeed my school and things have pretty much changed since then as technology grew fast the House calls from the local milkman also started to taper off,In my time at school I remember we had those bottles we used to puncture with our pencil or thumbs,it was nice to talk to the delivery guy at school and at home but this has almost vanished here where I live but perhaps its a stronger presence in countryside,but now there is a comeback for the traditional way which seems to be a great idea..the fact is its not only milk its also there for dairy produce too..

There is an app now available called My Milkman and it is available on Android and iOS and its in connection with mymilkman.ie

About my Milkman..  A DEDICATED TEAM OF MILKMEN DELIVERING FRESH DAIRY TO YOUR DOORSTEP. SOME OF US HAVING NEARLY FORTY YEARS EXPERIENCE DELIVERING TO YOUR NEIGHBOURS.

 

But now they have come together to deliver an even better service. A 21st century one! They on line because you are, keeping the beating heart of a local delivery service alive and they are injecting even more life into it with the help of some simple-to-use but pretty smart technology.And they have partnered by quality brands you know and trust – Avonmore, Premier, CMP, Golden Vale, Snowcream and Kilmeaden.

The App…

Enjoy the convenience of fresh milk delivered to your door with the My Milkman app.
With My Milkman, you can find your local milkman and set up an account online. Create your weekly order with this app plus add, change and pause your order via the app up to 9pm the night before delivery.

FEATURES.

Download the app today and discover the convenience of having a local milkman deliver your milk direct to your door every week.

• Find your local milkman via the app
• Manage your order via the app
• Choose from a wide range of dairy products, including other essentials like break, eggs and juices
• Add, change or pause your order via the app up to 9pm the night before delivery
• Chose between online and cash payment options
• Supporting local milkmen in your community, across Ireland

How having a milkman helps:

Wake up in the morning feeling fresh and ready to face the day. What better way than with a fresh cuppa, a delicious bowl of cereal, with the kids happy & out to school on time. We can make this happen, by delivering the freshest milk right to your doorstep.
We deliver Fresh milk, Avonmore Supermilk, slimline milk, heart active milk, lactose free milk and many other dairy products such as cream, cheese and butter. Plus we also deliver a wide range of non-dairy essentials such as bread, eggs and juices.

[ Download on Android ] [Download on iOS ]  [ MyMilkman.ie ]

 

Viber for Android and iOS gets a big update,Windows Phone left out. #Viber

Viber has got a notable update today on the Android and iOS platforms however Windows Phone has been left out in which the app still lags behind in general and performance so when it will get updated is anyone’s guess and nothing new for Windows Phone in General when it comes to updates with official apps.The update also brings more payment options to the app, making it even easier to purchase credit for using the app..

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Other changes included in the app is animated stickers which seems to be quite a joy to hear for some,age dependent this is fine but as a user I find them annoying at times but that’s just my opinion..

  • Increased sharing functions: Users can now share phonebook contact details as a Viber message. Recipients can save the contact info directly to their phone’s contact list through the app.
  • Rich links: When a user shares a URL, Viber will automatically create a message bubble with a thumbnail image from the site they are sharing.
  • Easier video calling: Users can now initiate a video call directly from their contact’s profile or from their recent calls list.
  • Animated stickers: With over 500 sticker packs to choose from, Viber just made its library of stickers better with the ability to send live motion stickers through chat.

 

  • Message your friends
  • Make free phone and video calls with HD sound quality
  • Share photos, video messages, voice messages, locations, stickers and emoticons
  • Download stickers and animated stickers from the Sticker Market; sort and reorder your stickers.
  • Create group messages with up to 200 participants; manage your group chats as an Admin, editing info and deleting participants.
  • Follow Public Chats – get on the inside with your favorite personalities; watch their conversations unfold in real-time, ‘like’ comments and share multi-media content
  • Play games with Viber characters, Violet and Legcat; see how many coins you can earn
  • Android Wear support – send and receive messages from your watch
  • Push notifications guarantee that you never miss a message or call, even when Viber is off
  • Integration with native contact list for calls and messages
  • Support for the Viber Desktop application on Windows and Mac
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Yahoo LiveText now on Android and iOS #Yahoo #Android #iOS #Chat

Yahoo has officially announced Livetext, an app where users chat with friends by sharing video and text — but THERE IS NO SOUND.Yahoo Livetext  was being tested in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Ireland over the last few months.Plenty of messaging apps out there today but this is something new and as consumers we like new ideas so lets have a look….

Arjun Sethi, Senior Director, Product Management  says  “Connecting with your friends should be spontaneous, convenient and memorable – but also fleeting, just like a real-life conversation. So today, we’re introducing Yahoo Livetext – a new way to communicate that blends the immediacy, simplicity and ease of texting with the expressiveness of video, without the audio. We see video as a way to make your conversations more authentic, and we see text as a way to connect that’s quick and non-intrusive. We think you’re really going to love it.Starting tomorrow, Yahoo Livetext will be in five new countries – U.S., U.K., Canada, Germany and France.

Yahoo Livetext puts your words and your friend’s real-time reactions at the center of your conversation. Whether you’re watching Avicii DJ at the Creamfields Festival, at Venice Beach or taking in the view from the Eiffel Tower, you can spontaneously connect with the people you care about and invite them to experience moments with you. Your friend’s goofy look or giant smile, even her eye roll or silent sigh, suddenly become a part of your conversation. Simple conversations are transformed into vivid, authentic and memorable experiences that you can share anytime.

Key Features:
FREE FOREVER: You and your friends can live video text as much as you want! Livetext uses your internet connection (Wi-Fi when available and your cell connection otherwise.)
ONE-TO-ONE: Not for group messaging, it’s like you’re passing notes in class.
TEXT + LIVE VIDEO: Both at the same time – it’s amazing.
NO CALLS: Just live video text your friends and you’ll see them instantly when they enter chat.
ADD FRIENDS: Use their Livetext ID or your address book contacts to connect.
PROFILE PICTURE: Use any image to show your friends who you are.

Note this is only rolling out now so you may need to check back depending on region

[Download on Android] [Download on iOS]

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Samsung – Galaxy Unpacked event for August 13th #Samsung #GalaxyUnpacked

Samsung have announced a date for the next Unpacked Event which is slated for August 13,no details on what devices will be announced though its speculated that it will the the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy 6 Edge plus.Viewers will be able to watch the event on You Tube too.

All there is to go on for now is an image with curves..

 

The deets..

  • Date: August 13th (Thurs) 11:00 EDT (Doors Open at 10:00 EDT)

 

  • Venue: Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center, New York, USA

 

#Android One enters Second-generation with Lava Pixel V1 by @Tiwaash #AndroidOne #Lava #Google

The Android One series from Google heads towards its second generation with better hardware than earlier and a great pricing. The objective of Android One is to bring advanced hardware capabilities at affordable pricing to the emerging economies and now there is a new manufacturer to the list.

Lava has announced the launch of the Lava Pixel V1, which is the company’s first Android One smartphone launched in partnership with Google. The device has a 5.5 inch IPS display with Asahi Dragontrail glass protection, oleophobic coating and resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The smartphone is powered by a 1.3 GHz quad core processor with 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage.

The Lava Pixel V1 has a 13 MP BSI rear camera (software enhanced 8 MP sensor) with 5P LarganTM lens and blue glass filter for images with enhanced clarity. Pixel size of 1.4 micron & f2.0 aperture allow more light intake resulting in good images in low light conditions. There is an 8 MP BSI front camera (software enhanced 5 MP sensor) with 4P LarganTM Lens and Blue Glass Filter for those selfie lovers.

Lava Pixel V1 measuring just 76.3 mm wide is impressive with a 76.3% screen-to-body ratio, making it amazingly comfortable to hold. Running on the latest Android Lollipop version with direct updates from Google for the next two years its a great deal.

Stay tuned for more tech buzz.

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Add extra battery & Storage to your Galaxy S6/Edge Thanks to @myIncipio By @VicenteA_George #S6 #Android

Worry about battery problems on your Samsung Galaxy S6/ S6 Edge?

Thinking  if your internal storage is going be enough for this holiday season?

Fear not! The Incipio offgrid battery case is here to cover your back.

The Incipio Offgrid is specially design to recover what use to be a signature of Samsung flagships, the removable back and the micro SD slot, although you’ll need to make one sacrifice, you S6’s sleek profile.

The same features a 3,700mAg backup battery compatible with Samsung Fast Charging, as well as Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0.

What means you can use the QC feature of your phone while using the case.

It also add a card slot which supports microSD cards up to 128GB. what means, if you have the 128gb S6/S6 Edge you can literally double your storage.

Let’s Highlight some of the features:

Thermal Optimization: Prevent your phone from overheats.

Overcharge Protection: Automatic shut off when is fully charge to preserve the battery.

Output Over-Voltage Protection: The case track the voltage output.

Fast Charge Pass-Through Circuitry: Automaticly select between fast charging and traditional charging power sources.

Current Limit Protection: The offGRID Case automatically turn off if the output pass maximum levels.

Near Field Communication Pass-Through: Maintain NFC and contactless payment support.

The only thing preventing this case of being perfect, is that you need to switch between “Battery Mode” and “Storage Mode” (At this stage it doesn’t support both at the same time)

You can find the offGRID at $89.99 and is only available in black.

The box packs pretty much everything you could need:

What’s in the Box?

You can order yours HERE and you could get a 15% off

What do you think of this new case? Are you going to get one? Do you have one? Let us know in the comments below.

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 ]

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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First Aid App by Irish Red Cross,everyone should have it. #FirstAid #Android #iOS

Ever came across an accident or seen somebody suddenly get unwell and not knowing what to do ?  It happens to us all and if not yet it will do at some stage in your life,for some it has happened more than once and not knowing what to do could be the difference between life and death in some cases…

With technology getting better and people having access to smartphones of all ages now, there is ways that we can help out easily and there is no excuse not to have such information at hand at all times.First Aid app from the Irish Red Cross is one example here who have apps on Android and iOS so you should download them right away…

FEATURES

 

Simple step-by-step instructions guide you through everyday first aid scenarios.
• Fully integrated with 112 (the EU emergency phone number), so you can contact an Ambulance, the Fire Brigade, the Gardai, or the Coast Guard directly from the app.
• Videos and animations make learning first aid fun and easy.
• Safety tips for everything, from severe winter weather to flooding or fire, help you prepare for emergencies.
• Preloaded content means you have instant access to all safety information at anytime, even without reception or an Internet connection.
• Interactive quizzes allow you to earn badges that you can share with your friends and show off your lifesaving knowledge.