Category: Android

Apps and Devices

Microsoft announce a “Switch to Windows Phone” App. #Microsoft #Android.

Yes you read that correctly they have announced a Switch to Windows Phone App its akin to Transfer My Data. Ok I still use WP daily but now alongside Android and Blackberry but considered the amount of people that have jumped ship over the last year and the fact there has been no flagship in almost two years fans are not happy to say the least with the continued low to mid tier handsets now available,but with Windows 10 almost upon us that will change everything wont it,well we will soon find out and hopefully all the rumours of a flagship floating around are true and we actually see one or two THIS year..

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The app is set to make life easy for those who want to switch from Android to Windows and is now available to download..BUT it could have been much better in what its offering right now so hopefully it will be improved in the coming months…

1) WiFi: if you’ve already set up your Windows phone. You’ll be able to move your contacts, text messages, photos, videos, and music over directly using virtual Wi-Fi and an app that you install on your new phone.
You do not need any network, real WiFi router or account. But you need to install a Windows Phone app on your Windows Phone. The name of the app is “Switch to Windows Phone”.which you can get HERE

(2) OneDrive: if you haven’t set up your new phone yet. You’ll create a backup copy of your bookmarks, photos, videos, and apps, which can be downloaded automatically when you set up the new phone.
You need network connection and an Microsoft account.

Download HERE from the Play Store

 

Send files between Phone and PC wirelessly with Portal @VicenteA_George #Apps #Android #Portal

The guys of Pushbullet better known for the app that has their own name, now brings this one to help you with the file managing.

Take a look at Portal the new app to exchange file between PC and movil devices wirelessly.

There’s nothing new with this kind of application for Android, but what makes Portal interesting is the simplicity of the interface.

The file transfer process works by using a Wi-Fi network (devices need to be in the same network), which makes transferring file incredibly quick and easy.

You’ll need just 4 steps to do it all:

1. Open the web browser on your PC and go to portal.pushbullet.com

2. Open the Portal app on Android and point the QR code of the website.

3. In the browser, drag the file or files you want to share via Wi-Fi.

4. Access the content posted on your smartphone or tablet located in the same Portal folder .

The files can be even bigger than 1gb

For those folks running Android 5.0 Lollipop or even newer OS, they can also move their transfer files to the SD card.

Let’s see the app in action, shall we?

That’s it! surrounded by a simple white and green interface there’s no complications on doing this.

You can find the app HERE (free)

What do you think of the new app? Are you goin to give it a try? Let us know in the comments bellow! Or Tweet us using #techbuzzireland

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#SipSup – A Mobile connected glass serves you your favourite drink, but also your favourite moments. #Kickstarter

SipSup, the uniquely designed social glassware, launched a Kickstarter campaign today. The 42- day Kickstarter campaign has a funding goal of $30,000 that will be used to begin mass production and app development.

 

Using a specialized NFC chip (for Android phones) and Visual ID (for iOS phones) to enable communication between a smartphone and the SipSup glass, users can drop and view photos and videos that commemorate idyllic life moments. Our ever-present smartphones have changed photography. They are always with us and we can now capture every single moment of our lives. What smartphones also changed is how we look at our photos.

 

“It’s funny how I carry all these photos in my pocket and I almost never look at them” Miha, SipSup co-founder.

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“Dropping” captured moments easily into a SipSup drinking glass inspired the team to create a base that resembles a ripple effect, like a drop falling into water. After many prototypes and testing, the glassware was created with a tall, curved shape, designed to fit naturally in the drinker’s hand. SipSup can be used for coffee, smoothies, a cold mojito, or the iciest craft beer. SipSup glasses are uniquely designed in collaboration- tion with local Slovenian glassworks, Steklarna Hrastnik.

 

All glassware from the company has a Vitrux certificate, which guarantees that products from can be washed up to 3,000 times in a dishwasher without retaining a single scratch. The glass is free of heavy metals and yet achieves brilliance of the crystal. Backers for the Kickstarter campaign could receive a multitude of exclusive gifts, including original, custom prototypes that had the SipSup chip in the bottom of the glass instead of the side.

The final version of the glass contains the SipSup chip on the side, displaying the SipSup logo, which increases visibility and ease of use when uploading photos and videos. For more information on SipSup, or the Kickstarter campaign, visit SipSup.me

 

 

The SipSup app is free and will be available for Android and iOS devices, however, you can access the app only with a SipSup drinking glass.

Using a specialized NFC chip (for Android), or visual ID (for iOS) within the SipSup logo on the drinking glass, users can drop photos to be recalled in the future via SipSup app. Using the SipSup app, you can choose favorite photos and videos that you’d like to keep personal(private folder), or share (public folder) it with anyone who taps your SipSup glass.

Post-it feature is created for so your friends, family or other visiting guests can interact with you. They can leave you private messages on the photo only you will be able to see.

 

Connecting tradition with modernity. SipSup glasses are crafted in collaboration with local Slovenian glassworks, Steklarna Hrastnik. SipSup glasses have Vitrux certificate, which on the basis of research of independent laboratories guaranties that products can be washed up to 3,000 times in a dishwasher and remain without a single scratch. The glass is free of heavy metals and yet achieves brilliance of the crystal.

 

So now having some drinks with friends and family can be fun and you can share.Head over to kickstarter now right away and support SipSup

 

 

 

#SimplyGolf Application now on Android and iOS #Golf #Apps #Android #iOS #Golfing

Update – Today the app is now also available on Android so head to the store and get it HERE

SIMPLYGOLF – GOLF LESSON BOOKING APP for Android

▶ Get better at golf – Book a golf lesson, with a top golf pro, in 60 seconds or less. It’s that simple.

▶ Take the hassle out of booking golf lessons.

Affordable – Starting at €25 for a 30 minute lesson
● 60 second booking process – A few taps and you’re done
● Cashless and convenient – Secure online payment using your debit or credit card
● 100% satisfaction guarantee – a great experience or your money back, no questions asked
● Top golf pros and coaches – all fully assessed and rated by our community
● Track your progress – detailed lesson notes on your golf improvement accessible 24 hours on your smartphone
● Equipment provided – Can provide all equipment needed (If a beginner or away from home)
● Invite Your Friends – You both get account credit for lessons

 

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Pat Kenny on NewsTalk had Shane Lowry in studio this morning discussing all things golf and it was an interesting conversation about all things golf and the New application Simply Golf. Shane Lowry is brand ambassador for the app which helps people improve their golfing skills and book lessons.

There is a 1000 free golf lessons to give away to celebrate the launch of the new app on iOS.The app will launch on Android in the coming weeks said Shane on Newstalk this morning.The App will also launch in the USA in the coming weeks.

 

Simply Golf is a smart phone app that seamlessly connects golfers looking for golf lessons with top quality golf pros. From beginner lessons to full playing lessons, Simply Golf instantly matches thousands of customers every week with trusted golf pros in cities around Ireland. With a simple 60-second booking process, secure payment and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, Simply Golf is the smarter way to book a golf lesson.

To ensure customers have only the very best experience, each one of our golf pros has been extensively screened and rated by the Simply Golf community.

Simple, affordable and convenient golf lesson booking through your smartphone.

  • Outdrive your mates
  • Shoot lower scores
  • Keep track of your progress

Or you might just be getting started in golf, if so you will have a clear path to golf improvement using Simply Golf. Golfers want their lesson to impact on their performance on the course. With our unique locker room notes, you will always have your key lessons tips within easy reach.

How much does it cost?

Golf lesson prices start at €25 for a 30 minute lesson. This is securely paid online using your debit or credit card. Nice and convenient, no cash required. You receive an email receipt after the lesson is complete.

What should I expect?

All golf from start to finish. You should expect a top quality golf lesson by an assessed and fully qualified golf professional. They will work on the basics or the particular area of your game that you want to focus on. We will look after everything else including payment, reminder notifications, ratings and reviews. Don’t forget the locker room lesson notes, accessible 24/7 on your phone to reinforce your learning.

Can I cancel a lesson?

Of course, you can cancel or reschedule a lesson. We recommend you try and do it more than 12 hours before the lesson commences. We also have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not happy with your lesson experience you will get a refund, no questions asked.

 

You can download simply golf here on iOS, the Android version will be available in the coming weeks.

 

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The Fairphone 2 is announced. Runs on Android #Modular #Fairphone #Mobile

The Fairphone 2  has been announced and goes on sale later this year for a price of €525,This is a crowdfunding project and you can sign up now,its a modular design which means you can take it apart easily and swap parts,seems expensive for a fixer upper but its convenient,this will become a more common idea with many already in the works with other manufacturers.

“The Fairphone 2 is designed with features for increased longevity, including the ability to open up and repair the device yourself. By building our own original design, we’re going deeper into the supply chain to extend our social and environmental impact. “

Some specs are as follows

5” Full HD display Android® 5.1 Lollipop™ Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 801 platform Dual SIM 2 cards in 1 device 8MP camera

60K people bought the first version of the device which is not to be sniffed at.

 

1. The external case, of which multiple variations are possible

2. The replaceable battery pack

3. The transceiver (or core unit), which is the core of the system. It includes the main chipset, memory and flash storage, modem, radios and antennas, the SIMs and MicroSD card holders, motion sensors and power management. It contains most of the expensive electronics and networking functions.

4. The display unit, which includes the main LCD module, touch sensing driver and a 0.7mm-thick Gorilla® Glass 3 lens.

5. The receiver unit, which includes the receiver, headset connector, front-facing camera, noise-cancelling microphone, ambient light and proximity sensor and the notification LED.

6. The rear camera unit, which includes the rear camera and flash.

7. The speaker unit, which includes the speaker, vibration mechanism, main microphone and USB connector.

 

These subsystems (or units) have been split along functional lines, taking into account the complexity of engineering them, as well as the cost of replacement. For instance, we did not include any functionality in the display unit that was not part of the LCD. This way, if you need to replace your display, you won’t have to throw away any other components that are still functional.

It is important to note that all of the electromechanical components are easily replaceable – none are soldered, apart from the microphones (which need to be). The buttons, which are part of the transceiver, sit on flexible printed circuits (FPCs) that are spring-connected to the main board. The units themselves are also built in a modular way to enable refurbishment.

 

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Moments by Facebook – Update creates music videos from photos #Facebook #Moments #Apps

Update – Now automatically creates music videos from your photos. 25/08/15

Facebook have just announced a new standalone app called Moments by creative labs which debuts in the US for now and its available on Android and iOS,its set to roll out to more regions over the coming weeks,the app basically helps you sync pictures with friends should you have missed the chance to take a snap yourself,explained below on their blog post.

Syncing photos with the Moments app is a private way to give photos to friends and get the photos you didn’t take. Moments groups the photos on your phone based on when they were taken and, using facial recognition technology, which friends are in them. You can then privately sync those photos quickly and easily with specific friends, and they can choose to sync their photos with you as well. Now, you and your friends have all the photos you took together.

Moments also keeps all of your synced photos organized and even lets you search them to find the ones that you or specific friends are in.

Moments uses facial recognition technology to group your photos based on the friends who are in them. This is the same technology that powers tag suggestions on Facebook. You can control tag suggestions in your Settings.

Download Moments from the App Store or Google Play.

Awaken different with the new “Smart Speaker” from Sony By @VicenteA_George #Sony #Speaker #Music

Something that’s really difficult for most people is to wake up in the early mornings. In my country people normally wakes up at 5 am to go to work, and trust me! Some days can be really hard hahaha.

But now waking up won’t be as hard or boring thanks to Sony and their new “Smart Dancing Speaker” the BSP60.

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                                                                   Stereo Speaker

It can be set as an alarm clock, used as Hands Free device and of course! As a speaker

The devices has multi-lingual voice control for people in not English speaking countries, besides that has a unusual but fun addition, a new “Dance Mode” which allow you to “dance with it”

Let’s take a look:

Some of the key features are:

Voice control
NFC One-touch
Bluetooth
Alarm function

The devices works with devices running Android 4.4 or later and Sony announced it as the perfect companion for the new Z3+ (Z4)

Unfortunately the devices is only available in Europe at the moment and through pre-orders with a retail price of £220.00.

What do you think of ti? Are you goin to change the way of waking up every morning?

You can grab yours HERE

Tell us what you think in the comments section bellow or tweet us using #techbuzzireland

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LG G Flex 2 and LG G4 hits Ireland via PC World. #LG #G4 #Flex2

The two devices have been available in many markets for a while now and yet there is no sign of any networks picking up the duo from LG. The G3 also got no attention from networks last despite reports saying it was on sale when it was not,people had to import and that included myself . One good thing here people can go into a store and physically see the device’s before purchasing or search for a better price online.

PC World now sell the duo which is of course contract free and cost from €699 to €729 respectively which is not cheap either,but at least you are not tied to an operator and bloat ware free..

 

LG G Flex 2

 

  • Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
  • Battery capacity: 3000 mAh
  • 1.5 GHz quad-core processor
  • 13 MP camera & Ultra HD recording
  • 5.5″ Full HD touchscreen

BUY 

 

LG G4

  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
  • Battery capacity: 3000 mAh
  • 1.8 GHz hexa-core processor
  • 16 MP camera & Full HD recording
  • 5.5″ Quad HD touchscreen

BUY

For full specs and more see PC World  The G4 can also be bought from Currys

 

Imgur image app hits Android now on the Play Store. #Imgur #Android #Apps #Imaging

Imgur has finally hit Android proper and its now on the Play Store there has been some attempts of this app in the store that mostly never worked,hopefully this works as good as it does on iOS in which its been out for some time now the iOS version is due to be updated soon.

You can upload and share your content and check out others too also its based on cards galleries so swiping gives you options such as commenting and voting and you can enjoy Gifs pics and memes.

 

Description

Instant access to the stream of hilarious, fascinating, informative and adorable images being shared on Imgur daily. Join millions of Imgurians to explore cute kitten GIFs, share motivational posts, and discuss tutorials on things you’ll favorite and forget. Our official app is perfect for your commute, procrastinating in class, and whenever you should probably be doing something else. What a time to be alive!• Easily browse and discover awesome visual stories with a fast and smooth card-based experience
• Create and share visual stories with others
• Comment and vote on your favorite posts to bring them to the top
• Navigation gets out of the way to put the content front and center{Download on Android }