Category: Apps

Discover bars in the US with #Barzz app. #Apps #Beer #Drinking #Travel

Lets be honest the Irish like to have a beer and we like to travel too and when we travel we have a few beers,be it a holiday or a business trip. At some point in our lives we will travel to the United States and there plenty of Irish people there today but if you are travelling and do not know which places to frequent this app is here to help and the app has a nice ring to it called Barzz. Not only does it cater for pubs its also gives event listings,search function, amenities, location and bar type…

The app currently caters for the areas Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York City, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Barbara, Seattle, Tampa, and Washington DC and updated regularly.

Features:
Discover Bars – A list of bars in your area are displayed with priority given to those with specials, events, or posts. Filter by bar type or amenity to find bars that meet your criteria or search different locations. Selecting a bar provides a detailed profile of the venue.

Buzz Up – If you see a bar that you like, click on the Buzz Up link to give it priority in the list of bars that everyone in your area will see. This count is reset each day.

Favorites – Create an account to save a list of your favorite bars.

Map – View bars in your area on a local map.

Share – Connect with Facebook or Twitter to share bars on our app with your friends.

eCab – There is a new cab service in town with an app and a 50% discount #eCab #Dublin #Apps

There has been a few of these new cabs spotted around and currently they are offering a discount if you use its app.  If you sign up you can avail of a discount a 50% discount that is but there is an apparent  €2 booking fee… eCab are said to have the largest cab fleet in Dublin.. So with all goings on with the LUAS etc  that want more money for pressing a button it might come in handy.

 

  • NRC, Xpert and VIP Taxis are the selected companies in Dublin
  • 1 500 taxis at your service for an excellent availability
  • Minimal waiting time (5 minutes on average)
  • Super friendly drivers with perfect knowledge of the city and tourist sights

Thank you for signing up! We’re glad you’re joining our eCab community!

To try eCab and receive special offers :

1.  Download the eCab application on your Smartphone. Free, no commitment.

2.  Click on « Create an account », and fill in your details, and you’re ready to go.
3. To get 50% off your first ride*, choose eCab+ or eCab VIP and use promo code NEW50
* offer limited to a maximum of €25 discount

CONTACT US: We are here to make sure you have the best eCab experience ! Please do not hesitate to contact us and give feed-back : customers@e-cab.com   

eCab, the smart city move.

Available in 10 cities in Europe: Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Lyon, Lille, Rennes, Bordeaux, Reims, Aix-en-Provence and Douai. More cities around the world will be soon available.

 

With eCab:
– Order in 1 click with your smartphone.
– Pre-book your vehicle up to 15 days in advance
– Estimate the price and duration of your trip
– A professional and thoughtful driver in 5 minutes
– Track your eCab in real time
– Pay from your smartphone
– Evaluate your driver

Check out the apps below or Check out their website at  eCab

A new app called “Shorts” Lets others see your camera roll.#Mobile #Apps

Shorts is a new app which allows other look at your images from your camera roll,this is certainly something for the brave folk out there but you can have some control over the app which is comforting to say the least. So this app effectively can allow other people see ALL your images be they good bad or indifferent so you might want to be careful..

People tend to post nice pictures on social media and hide the ugly things,as an example you could have images on your device attempting to take the perfect selfie or whatever the case maybe and like us all we always dont get it right… In the app you have control of who sees what by inviting friends and within the app you can decide to share or hide the image by a simple swipe. Math Camp inc say it was designed to make sharing easy..Of course we can send images via email or via social media but the idea of the app does allow others see a bit more to you than you are prepared to show others elsewhere.

 

It’s pretty magical using Shorts with the people closest to you. Suddenly you go from talking with old friends every few months to feeling like you’re continuously with them — going along on their morning runs, seeing them make dinner in the evenings, and watching them hang out with friends on the weekends. You see the little moments that weren’t published elsewhere and the memories they’re capturing, as they capture them.

The app is only on iOS for now and its said to Arrive on Android soon..

 

If you do not like genetically modified foods, Shop GMO-Free app is here. #Apps #Food #GMO

Most of us like to live and eat healthy but when it comes to food perhaps lots of us are not so cautious as to what we eat or know exactly what we are eating.. GMOs is the subject of this app which defines what foods contain genetically modified organisms.The fact that foods contains GMOs would not be an issue for some people and a big issue for others..This app is here to help the latter..Genetically modified foods tend to be cheaper but there is a catch here.This app is the first of its kind in the UK but we ourselves here in Ireland can use it for reference too having looked at some of the product on it which amounts to over 10,000 products in total.The app was developed boy John Board and James Hodgkiss

Shop GMO- Free explain this term GMO for those who might not be aware.

Genetically modified foods are produced from organisms that have had specific changes introduced into their DNA, using methods of genetic engineering.
These techniques have allowed for the introduction of new biological traits in the food, as well as a far greater influence over a food’s genetic structure than was previously the case by traditional selective breeding.

 

The basic app is free and includes these features:

Unlimited searches – Unrestricted searching of our product database (over 10,000 products) to instantly find which products are GM-free and which are not.
Tell the manufacturer – Conveniently let the food manufacturer know what you think about the GM status of their products. You’re just a tap away from contacting them by telephone, email or via their own contact page.
Tell the world – Share with the world the GM status of any product. Via facebook, twitter, google+, SMS or email, you can conveniently show friends about which products to stay away from and which are safe.
Tell us – Get in touch with us via the app with any product data queries/requests, technical issues or new feature requests.
Shopping list – Compile a shopping list of your favourite products. (One shopping list, limited to 15 products.)
Why GMO-Free? – General information on the dangers of consuming GM.

There is also a paid version of the app which allows some more listed below..

Automatic notifications – Receive a push notification when we discover the GM status of any product on your shopping list has changed.
SmartSearch – If a product you’re interested in isn’t GM-free, just tap the SmartSearch button to find GM-free alternatives.
Unlimited shopping lists – You can create multiple shopping lists, each with an unlimited number of items.
Prioritised product data requests – If you want us to find product information for you, we will prioritise your request.
No advertisements – Of course!

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Adrypht – An app designed for passing time that will have you hooked. #Android #Apps #Gaming

Irish Man Dave Connolly who is based in East Galway has created a new app that was designed to pass a few minutes when you are at a loose end or perhaps sitting in a que or waiting on a bus for example..Dave whom is a programmer by trade decided to create the app and its also his hobby and runs a one man show called www.menounco.com  

Dave tells us a little more about himself and the app.

Adrypht was designed to be ten minutes of distraction. The kind of game you pick up, play for a while and then put down again. The idea of drifting through space was supposed to be relaxing for the players.
I work on the menounco projects in my spare time, which I don’t have a lot of (work, kids, etc.), so updates can be quite slow. Work has already begun on Adrypht 2 and I have a number of other new apps planned, but there is no release schedule. They’ll be done when they’re done. If/when I get more spare time, menounco also has a few non-game projects planned for mobile and desktop.
Dave also tells us that the ISS Pinecone featured in Adrypht is the “Irish Space Ship Pinecone”, and was named by his 4-year-old daughter.
The idea of the game is simple and straight forward with as simple menu structure and there is some nice music with the gameplay itself too,Your task in the game is to guide the ship home using gravitational pull of the Asteroids by tapping the screen,,Sounds simple?? Check it out below right now for free. Dave also tells us that the plan is for all menounco apps to be free, ad-free and without in-app purchases which will be more than welcome for users.

The National Lottery launches new app on Android and iOS. #Lotto #Lottery #Apps

The National Lottery have launched a new app on Android and iOS but nothing for Windows Phone users unfortunately which is nothing new here in Ireland in the first place..The app does look well and is simple to use and you can even scan your ticket.. This has been long asked for and they have finally given lotto players what they have asked for..

Within the app you can do lots from the Dropdown hamburger menu on the top such as Locate a store,check results on EuroMillions,DailyMillion,Register within the app and several other options..

The National lottery have said..

We’ve listened to your feedback and built an App for popular iPhone and Android smart phones. Now for the first time ever on mobile you can scan your ticket!

 

  • Ticket Scanner to find out instantly if you’re a winner!
  • See the latest draw results for every game at a glance!
  • Save and check your numbers against the past 90 days!
  • Looking for your nearest Lottery retailer? We have you covered with our new store locator.

Hound – New virtual assistant launches on Android and iOS. #Hound #VirtualAssistant

Hound which is a new Virtual Assistant has just launched on Android after sometime in beta and there is not much changed here either,Hound is a creation of Soundhound which most people will be familiar with,Virtual Assistants are a handy tool and a lazy one at that should you wish to find something by voice rather than type in the info on your device into a search engine.For me I hardly use them and think they are a gimmick that eventually wears off and quickly at that but for some these assistants are useful.Hound is aiming to take on Siri and Cortana and Google now which are the alternative competition from Google,Apple and Microsoft..Hound suggests you can speak more freely with the app rather than using keywords..Our first look at the app proves different but its fast in most cases.Hound though offers a follow up to refine your results.

Given the app is not available in Ireland we have asked the app some simple questions which the app is actually fast to respond too to be fair,The app is now on iTunes and the Play store but you will need to download the APK –  Download the APK at your own risk though which you will find via a Google search APK mirror.

Some features of the app are as follows.

• Weather + Temperature
– “What’s the weather going to be like tomorrow at 6pm?
– “How about in Hawaii during August?”

• Local Search + Yelp Restaurants
– Ask for restaurants, coffee shops, stores, and be as specific as you’d like
– You can even exclude places or that you don’t want, such as food types
– “Show Restaurants within 10 miles except for Chinese”

• Navigation (GPS) + Directions
– Ask for a destination and to navigate there seamlessly
– Get the best directions taking traffic into consideration
– “Show me directions to the nearest Starbucks”

 

 

There is a new app that helps early diagnosis of cancer #Apps #Cancer #Health

Health apps are on the up and it is a good thing to see these days since we are spending more time on our mobile phones.The app was developed with health professionals and patients and investment by the Scottish Government costing 12K. Although the app is aimed for the UK it will do no harm to take note of what is on offer..The app is simple to use with 3 main menus to pick from the offering a list of guidelines for multiple types of cancer.

Health Secretary Shona Robison said:

“We are committed to supporting people with cancer and ensuring they have access to the best possible care.“This app, which has been developed in partnership with health professionals and patients, will make it easier and quicker for doctors, pharmacists and senior nurses to access information on referral for those suspected of having cancer.”

Dr Douglas Rigg, a Glasgow GP, who was also involved in the development of the app said:

“The app brings us quick access to information to support clinical decision making. It has immediate and constant access as the offline feature means no internet connection is required. The app will also allow for updates of any major changes in guidance. Mobile devices are becoming an integral part of GPs equipment and apps like this are part of the future of primary care and for GPs keeping knowledge up to date.”

Animated GIFs on twitter reaches Ireland. #Twitter #Social #GIFs

Twitter began rolling out this new feature last week and it seems that it is now available to us Irish,Twitter does have a funny way of rolling out things though as some get things before others this would depend on your account status and verified accounts..With updates in the past I have often received new features before many and vice versa but this is just twitter and how it works.

The update for us just arrived tonight so perhaps you should check your updates and see if one is present for you..Animated GIFs are an annoyance for some but most of us love them and they add that little bit more to a tweet than a standard image or tweet.

Twitter last week said 

“GIPHY delivers real-time GIFs as they happen, helping to power Twitter’s live commentary and conversation,” says Alex Chung, founder and CEO of GIPHY. “GIPHY’s users are creating GIFs for news, entertainment, sports, and expression that can enrich Tweets. We’re excited to work with Twitter to make sharing these GIFs even easier.”

“So much can be expressed with GIFs, and the key is to find just the right one in the moment that quickly and efficiently expresses your emotions,” says David McIntosh, CEO and co-founder of Riffsy. “We’re excited to explore this partnership with Twitter and watch Twitter users discover and share their favorite GIFs in their daily lives.”

You will see the GIF option between the camera icon and poll icon and once you tap that a page with GIFs will open and you can also search for whichever suits your mood..