PK Solutions has brought us quite a few apps over the last few months, Which all have been featured here,(See related articles)They now develop apps for your business or sports club! Whether you are a restaurant, hair salon, GYM owner or GAA/Sports Club they will design the perfect app to make your business evolve also. With features such as weekly lotto entries, the ability to purchase gift vouchers, creating loyalty cards & coupons, In app message board/social wall (Ideal for live sports score & results updates) & Push Notifications along with many more, Their apps will allow your business or club to grow even bigger & better. They will also publish, monitor, maintain, update and make any changes you wish to your app at any time for an extremely competitive setup & monthly fee. To contact them just mail them @ pksolutions2015@gmail.com or follow on Facebook
Also today a new app has launched called Carrickedmond GAA Club app on Android and will be on iOS in the coming weeks so stay tuned for more on that when the time comes. This app provides all the latest info in relation to the club and keeps you updated with latest news & results.You can also support the club by participating in their weekly draws.
Hay Fever is quite frankly a pain in the ass,those who suffer from it will tell you the same,I used to suffer from it years ago and it was not a pleasant experience either. Thankfully it seems to have went away and now I do not suffer and have not done so for a few years.. Treatment does vary for this pest from nasal sprays to home made remedies,but the best treatment I guess is prevention and prevention is better than cure..In my time I used a spray called beconase and it was horrible to even take it by spraying up the nose. With this new app you will be able to enter your symptoms and get a treatment instantly. Not only that you can explore your nose and more.. Sadly the app is only on iPhone for now and it would be nice to see it on all platforms but we have to start somewhere I guess.
How can this new app help?
20 Million people in Ireland and the UK suffer from hay fever.
Using the App, sufferers can determine the severity of their hay fever and get immediate and specific treatment advice.
Instant Pollen Count information wherever you live or plan to travel.
This summer take control of hay fever and enjoy – not endure – those sunny days.
The information in this App is based on Dr. Paul Carson’s 30+ years of dealing with hay fever and allergy patients. He has published many popular self-help books on allergies and hay fever.
App features
Explore nose, sinuses, ears and eyes to find out what happens during a pollen allergy attack.
Check pollen counts for your country in the information section. You’ll also discover self-help tips, alternative medicines and guides to the treatments. You’ll soon understand why some treatments work and other (good) treatments don’t work.
Last week we featured an app than can help children at maths with Down Syndrome which was popular all week on the site and this is good to see,its great to see these kind of apps appear and making good use of technology we have around us today,Apps are still the way forward and its suggest even by Apple that TV will be soon ruled by apps..But that is Apple..
Another app which has been sent in is called Zap Zap Math which is on Android and iOS to download this however will require an internet connection to use the app too and the App is 73 MB in size so you would be best off to use Wi-Fi to download. The app is also now available to use off-line..
Marian explains how the app has been for her.
The app’s got really engaging graphics, characters and game play, so she doesn’t realize how much she really learns while engaged in ‘play’ – The math practice worksheets are rich with a universe of educational content, and the app has new exciting math games being added to it every 2 weeks! – It’s aligned with Common Core standards and learning modules. My girl gets her foundation right before progressing to higher levels, and she’s addicted to getting higher scores..
Zap Zap Math delivers a set of free, higher order thinking games that cover comprehensive math subjects from kindergarten all the way through 6th grade. Games that focus on counting, addition/subtraction, fractions, ratios, geometry and more help build a strong math foundation while training critical thinking, logic, and problem solving in a well structured and independent manner.
FEATURES
MATH GAMES FOR ALL LEVELS K-6
* Fast paced, fun and interactive math games with high replay value
* 23 games with new games added every two weeks for your child to explore and practice new math topics
* Topics include: addition, subtraction, fraction, ratio, multiplication, geometry, expression, coordinates, measurements, angles, time, pre-school math
SCREEN TIME WELL SPENT
* Games advance as your child does to train critical thinking, logic, and problem solving
* Play online math games anytime, anywhere as a supplement to class, homework, or tutoring
* A safe learning and independent environment provides a gateway to gain confidence and academic interest
GO BEHIND THE SCENES
* Parents and teachers can track your child’s performance in our dashboard
* Identify which specific areas your kids need help with for math class or homework
* Get an overall math health check or deep dive to see which kids need help and where.
There is more than enough dating apps now for people to pick and choose from such as Tindr and Plenty Of Fish.This new app however takes a different approach to things breaking the ice in a different way and avoiding the traditional first meet up. Meet Me Outsidedoes what it says on the tin,you meet people outdoors with similar interests such as sporting activities rather than meet over a drink or coffee. Meet Me Outside is on iOS now and coming soon on Android.. This seems like a good idea and if I was to ever use such an app this is a better approach and takes the pressure off your first date and turns it into an adventure.
Meet Me Outside works by Connecting with people who share your passion for an active lifestyle has never been easier. MeetMeOutside takes online dating outdoors by matching singles through their mutual interests in health and wellness.
Why is it different?
People who are tired of the following..
-creepy encounters
– an overwhelming number of poor quality matches
– chatting but never meeting the person in real life
– awkward first dates that feel like an interview
– wasting time meeting people you have nothing in common with
Fairy Tale Limericks has just arrived in the app store for iPhone, iPad,iPod Touch and Apple TV something you might want your kids to check out.Its a fun mix of interactive storytelling, limerick rhymes, exploration and discovery, treasure hunt, colouring activity, game, musical exploration, and multilingual experience. It offers a truly unique and diverse app experience that entertains and educates the young and not-so-young people in your life. You can meet Klaus the Dragon, Ruby the Red Hen and the whole gang, as your children turn the pages in search of hidden treasures, exploring land, sea and air, and discovering hidden secrets with magical elves and flying dolphins..
Features
• Very free-form and open-ended play and exploration
• Each limerick scene is placed in a unique environment with unique characters and objects to explore
• Tap on one of several flags to read and listen to each limerick spoken in various languages
• Tap on most anything searching for at least one hidden treasure in each limerick scene
• Dozens of animations and effects and subtleties
• Turn the pages using two fingers just like turning real paper
• Find objects to color
• Laugh with silly characters in creative environments
• Play musical notes with the Castle in the Sky waterfalls
• Play swan-pinball in Swans lake
• Tally the found treasures at the end then go back and find more
• No ads or in-app purchases so your children will remain immersed exploring without interruption
For those who travel this is an interesting app.. Ever wondered what is beneath you as fly to your destination?? This new app just does exactly this and its now on Android and iOS. This will a interesting one to try our if you fancy knowing what is beneath you and does not require you sitting at the window either..
Flyover Countryis a National Science Foundation funded offline mobile app for geoscience outreach and data discovery. The app exposes interactive geologic maps from Macrostrat.org, fossil localities from Neotomadb.org and Paleobiodb.org, core sample localities from LacCore.org, Wikipedia articles, offline base maps, and the user’s current GPS determined location, altitude, speed, and heading.
The app analyses a given flight path and caches relevant map data and points of interest (POI), and displays these data during the flight, without in flight wifi. By downloading only the data relevant to a particular flightpath, cache sizes remain reasonable, allowing for a robust experience without an internet connection.
How to use FC:
-Tap two or more points on the map to specify your path, then click ‘Load path’ in the top right corner to view the data associated with the path. Select ‘Save for offline’ to store the data and associated articles on your device for offline use. Access saved paths from the ‘Saved’ menu.
-Toggle ‘GPS’ to the on position in the side menu (accessed by pressing the menu button, top left). This will enable position tracking, speed, heading, and altitude information to be accessed from the map view.
-You may also select your ‘Trip mode’ from the side menu. the ‘plane’ provides a wide strip of data while ‘car/foot’ provides a narrower but more detailed geologic map with detailed unit descriptions and metadata.
This one is for the ladies.. Yes this new app just released called Spot On is a new app to track your period by Planned Parenthood.. There is plenty of these apps about and it also is argued you cant track a period,Sure what would I know about that but I have asked a few people and all suggest the same thing.. So ladies you can try this one out and see for yourself.. The app claims to tell you what’s up with your menstrual cycle, birth control and sexual health. The app is on iOS for now and soon will land on Android..
How is this app different?
All the information in Spot On comes directly from the world-class sex educators and healthcare providers at Planned Parenthood. When you use the app, you know you’re getting trustworthy, accurate support from a reliable source.
App features.
Track your period and your cycle, including:
• Your flow — from spotting to heavy to none at all.
• Your symptoms like fatigue, cramps, bloating, stomach aches, and more.
• Your activities like travel, exercise, eating junk, having sex, etc.
• Your moods — from feeling fabulous to feeling blah.
Track your birth control, including:
• Discreet birth control reminders.
• Personalized advice on what to do if you make a mistake with your method.
Get the help you need, when you need it:
• A sexual health history record at your fingertips and integrated into HealthKit. You can export your data at any time.
Most of us will always remember our favourite TV/Films and some of us claim to be buffs in this topic and often the case it could end as a conversation or worse again left with that name stuck in your head for the day. If you are one of these buffs here is a new app to get your memory in order,broke down into 5 categories you can select an area in which you think you are most knowledgeable on..
Description
The Dikoros Films Studios Quiz is a challenging and entertaining interactive app for smart phones and tablets that tests people’s knowledge of all things related to cinema and television. Featuring unusual and detailed trivia questions across a broad range of cinematic topics and subject matter, successfully completing each quiz is a matter of in-depth knowledge.
With a large database of challenging trivia sure to provide hours and hours of fun and entertainment, the Dikoros Films Studios Quiz app will stump even the most knowledgeable experts.
VR aka Virtual Reality is going to explode this year and to date content still lacks but this will change over the coming months with many manufacturers already showing us their offerings,some cheap some not so cheap,with cardboard viewers booming onto the scene it certainly helps people get an idea of what this technology has to offer but not so immersive as Samsung VR or HTC Vive for example.
You can now explore Belfast in VR with or without an app which is nice to see,other counties in Ireland and indeed worldwide really need to consider this,this can be used a selling point just as e-commerce which again is popular with consumers.Tourism is vital to many economies and here is one way to spread the word.
Belfast Go Explore app from the App Store and Google Play Store. The app is compatible with a range of phones but recommended phones are the iPhone 5 and 6 or Samsung Galaxy S5, S6 and S7 for the best user experience. The app is viewable with or without Google Cardboard or other virtual reality viewers.
What is on offer.
Experience a 360 virtual tour around the city’s top attractions including:
Titanic Belfast – the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience.
Crumlin Road Gaol – 19th century prison which has witnessed 150 years of imprisonment, conflict and executions.
Belfast City Hall – A centrepiece on Belfast’s skyline with a fascinating history and stunning architecture.
Murals – From political themes to local heroes, these colourful wall murals are an integral part of Belfast’s modern history.
Giant’s Causeway – A magnificent and mysterious geological formation, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
St George’s Market – One of the top indoor markets in the UK and Ireland, selling a range of fresh food, quality local arts, quirky crafts and unique antiques.
Botanic Gardens – The beautiful gardens are home to Belfast’s Victorian Palm House and Tropical Ravine.
See respective stores for more details there is plenty to see and there is also a chance to win a cardboard viewer too..
