Category: Apple

Android Wear now works with iPhones #AndroidWear #iPhone

Android wear now works with iPhones folks which may come as a surprise to some but its happening right now and some of you may be a bit peeved of at the idea after splashing out on an overpriced Apple watch..

From today it rolls out and you just pair your iPhone (iPhone 5, 5c, 5s, 6, or 6 Plus running iOS 8.2+) with an Android Wear watch to bring simple and helpful information right to your wrist currently Android Wear for iOS works with the LG Watch Urbane.

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  • Get your info at a glance: Check important info like phone calls, messages, and notifications from your favorite apps. Android Wear features always-on displays, so you’ll never have to move your wrist to wake up your watch.
  • Follow your fitness: Set fitness goals, and get daily and weekly views of your progress. Your watch automatically tracks walking and running, and even measures your heart rate.
  • Save time with smart help: Receive timely tips like when to leave for appointments, current traffic info, and flight status. Just say “Ok Google” to ask questions like “Is it going to rain in London tomorrow?” or create to-dos with “Remind me to pack an umbrella.”

The response has been rather funny if you read the comments in the source link below….

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Rocky Jumpers – Online racing with daily tournaments #Gaming #iOS

Rocky Jumpers is a new game for racing fans,so if this is you this game might be up your street..If you like speed and excitement, Take part in massive online races and become the champion among the Rocky Jumpers! New tournaments every day.

Features.

MMO Race
– New tournaments with new tracks every day
– Ability to view the best races of your rivals
– A set of hats to decorate your character
– Game with easy control
– Low system requirements

[Download on iOS ] [Web]

Apple will allow Windows Users stream upcoming iPhone event. #Apple #Microsoft

Well well as the title says, Apple for the first time in history will allow  Windows users stream the upcoming launch event on September 9th. Typically you would have needed to be surrounded by Apple devices to do this or find other methods but not this time,is Apple trying to capture some more fans who are fed up with the long wait on a new flagship or are they just waking up to the closed syndrome they typically used over the years ???

The requirements are as follows which are again a bit restrictive but it means less hassle to find a stream elsewhere..But if you have Windows 10 –  that’s 75 million of you,but  of that 75 million who is actually interested about what Apple have to say on the 9th? Certainly not Windows Phone fans anyway????

Requirements: Live streaming uses Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technology. HLS requires an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with Safari on iOS 7.0 or later, a Mac with Safari 6.0.5 or later on OS X v10.8.5 or later, or a PC with Edge on Windows 10. Streaming via Apple TV requires a second- or third-generation Apple TV with software 6.2 or later.

Tune in here anyway on the day and lets see what Apple have got so show us…….

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Discover new ways to interact with your pet thanks to @Petcube By @VicenteA_George #Pets #IOS #Android #App

Most of us love ours pets, actually they’re practically another family member. Unfortunately we can’t stay with them all the time they need and deserve…. Until now!

Meet Petcube the new way to interact with your pets even when you are not at home

The Petcube Camera is the first product of its kind that allows pet owners to watch, talk and play with their pets from their smartphone, and even from their smart watch by offering a free mobile app for iOS and Android devices.

No matter what kind of animal you own you’ll always need to “keep an eye” when you’re gone and “little cube” can help you with that

Petcube is a 4 x 4 x 4 inches gadget with tons of stuff in it, take a look:

138° degree wide angle camera streaming HD 720p video

Connects to home Wi-Fi

LED notification

2-way audio stream through built-in microphone and speaker

Built-in 5mW 3R class laser, certified & safe (To play and interact with your kittens and puppies)

Non-slip bottom surface, standard tripod mount

110/240 power adapter (US type plug)

and is iOS (iOS 7.0 or greater) & Android (4.0 or greater) compatible.

Above of all there’s the Petcube App which lets you watch, talk and play with with pets from all over the world with their own mini Instagram.

Even if you don’t have your own Petcube Camera yet, you can use the app to watch some pet’s life, and the life of future pets, because the team behind all this made donations to pet shelters so you can see and help the cutest animals to get a family and a home.

(You’ll get the best viewing angle by placing the device 3 feet off the ground or higher)

There’s also an app for the Apple Watch to keep you updated without the hassle to look for your phone.

But enough talk! Take a look for yourself

As you can see is simple yet effective, if what you want is to “keep an eye” at home while you’re out and have the chance to talk with your pet anywhere, here’s the solutions for you.

Priced at $199 You can Find the Petcube HERE

The IOS app HERE

and The Android app HERE

Let us know in the comments if you find yourself getting one for your home.

Source: Petcube

Add Magnetic charge to your smartphone with ZNAPS By @VicenteA_George #Startup #Znaps

Looking forward the hassle of taking care of the charging socket of your smartphone when it lacks wireless charging, ZNAPS offers a really simple solution.

ZNAPS is a specially designed magnetic adapter for your mobile devices, one that can easily change the way you charge.

The trick is made by the two parts of the adaptor, the first part that goes in your phone socket and the second one that goes over your cable plug.

ZNAPS supports charging as well as data synchronization and it’s designed for Lightning cable, Micro-USB and USB Type C cable which makes it compatible with almost every piece of portable tech you have.

Let’s take a look a what it offers:

Lightning / Micro-USB / USB-C Support

Easy Plug / Unplug: The magnetic connection Connect and Detect your phone instantly.

Reversible: You can “plug” the cable on any side.

Data Synchronisation

Charge Indicator:  Small hidden LED to indicate charging status.

Cable Protection: Protection for the cable connector head.

Minimal: It’s so small that’s compatible with almost any smartphone case (maybe some Trident or Otterbox cases may present problems due to the charger flap)

Affordable: The base price point is $9

Waterproof: Prevent water damage at the phone socket.

Yes! you read that right, it makes your phone waterproof! Well sort of, what it really makes is block liquids of any kind from entering the phone socket.
The ZNAPS Connector has a silicone ring that does the work of preventing water from getting into your phone port.

Another special features it has and worth the notice are:

Is Micro-USB 3.0 compatible.

Supports Quick Charge 2.0.

and last but no least they also add a Keychain Case to carry two adapters and two connectors with you.

But enough talk! Take a look by yourself:

Right now the guys at ZNAPS are about to finish their Kickstarter campaign but you can still grab some early promotions that goes from $9 with One (1) ZNAPS combo (connector+adapter) all the way until $480 with 10 ZNAPS combos + 10 Keychains and more stuff

To do that you can go HERE

Are you going to “Change the way you Charge”? Let us know in the comments sections bellow, or Tweet us using #techbuzzireland

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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

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.

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.

 

Find free Wi-fi Spots anywhere in the world with WifiMapper By @VicenteA_George #Wifi #Free #App

Have you ever been on a trip and desperately needed an internet conection but couldn’t find a wifi spot and so avoiding to owe your soul to the carrier by roaming?

Well, here we have something to assist never being in that position again.

Introducing WifiMapper

As the app name suggests what it does is pretty simple, it shows you in a map where you can find FREE WI-FI spots with some green dots on the screen.

“The circle shows the place”

When you tap a location on your map, it will tells some relevant information such as:

– What the location is
– Name of the connection
– If you need to register to use it
– Connection speed
– If it’s an unsecured network or not.

and other some minor details.

You can also see if the connection isn’t actually free and help to keep update the data.

The app is Powered by Foursquare so apart from having the needed internet information, you’ll also get information about the place (would be good having a good coffee with the “free” internet)

To use the app you’ll need to log in with your Facebook account, and soon would be possible to use Google +

The app is Free and it’s available on IOS and Android

Get the Android version HERE
Get the IOS version HERE

Are you going to take advantage of the new app? Let us know in the comments below or Tweet us using #techbuzzireland

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