A new app has landed on iOS called Live GIF which enables users to create GIF images from Live Photos with ease,although the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus has an option called Live Photos,something which we have seen a long time ago with Nokia Lumia phones which was called Living Images,yep thats right..
Priime who created the app say it makes sharing GIFS easier and there is little set up in the app but there is a price to pay which is $1.99 it will pick up GIFS in your gallery and then share direct to social media.This also works with 3D touch..
Expand your creativity with your Live Photos. Save as a GIF and edit with any GIF editing app, or save as a video and open in your video editor. Quickly share to Facebook, iMessage, Twitter, Email, Instagram, and more.
Live GIF is built to be quick and simple – no complicated flows, no sign up, just open your Live Photos and share them.
Some of us like to predict things and claim to do so on occasions,depending on the subject matter we can all predict certain things to an extend and often we are right and then again we can be wrong. There is now a new fun app aptly named “CalledIt” which has landed on iOS and its also coming soon on Android so Android users will have to wait a bit longer…
To use the app,download it then sign in,you can with email or facebook and select from some categories that suit you,Also you can vote on others predictions and add comments and more and you can share too…You would often see people calling things on social media etc so now you have an app to back you up… Interesting idea indeed…. I like it…
App description
Let the world know that you totally Called it! with this fun app for making and sharing predictions with friends.
Whether you’re a reality TV junkie, sports fan or a hardcore political nut, there’s always a call to make!
– Receive daily questions on topics you care about or make custom predictions about anything.
– We automatically track your predictions and will let you know when you get them right. For custom predictions we’ll remind you as the expiration date approaches.
– Explore interesting predictions with a social feed tailored to you. Comment on controversial predictions or toss a “good call!” to users you agree with.
We have seen all kinds of weird and wonderful new smart tech over the last few months including boxers and jeans that can charge your mobile phone,now we have something new which the ladies will like,this time its smart leggings called Like A Glove which measures you and with a combined app it will transfer data to your tablet or smartphone and find you the right sized jeans..Leggings will begin shipping early Q1 2016.US/UK/EU and Japan brands are catalogued.
For now you can just pre-order the leggings which cost $39.99 normally $99.99 this would be a handy idea for those who do not like measuring or have not time to do so and it takes just seconds to complete,sadly there is no App to show at the moment that goes along with the product but when it does arrive we will update then..The App will be on Android and iOS.
This is a neat idea if you are into reminders or have many to take care of on a weekly basis,we do have calender apps etc on our mobiles to help us along but this is neat and once more its social too and its called Cuckuu,the Social Alarm clock on Android and iOS..This is different than your typical alarm as you can create unique messages with images,pictures words or videos and you can earn points by beating snooze alarms.
Share alarms (cuckuus) with your buddies and make sure no one misses anything important;
– Add pictures and videos to your cuckuus;
– Comment and get pumped for upcoming events;
– Chat in real time;
– Beat your friends in this game of time – the faster you shut off alarms, the more points you win.
– Follow your idols’ next moves.
Swiftkey is one of the most if not popular keyboards on Android and the first thing I do on any new Android device is download this keyboard,its a must and if you have not tried it give it a go,They have just announced a new keyboard called Swiftkey Neural Alpha which is world’s first smartphone keyboard software that uses artificial neural networks to predict and correct your typing..If you are not familiar with Swiftkey it learns your typing style and you can allow it to have access to emails and some social media,this is also can be stored in the cloud too and if you change devices you do not loose any saved predictions etc..
So far the feedback has been very positive on this and reviews from consumers are good and so far I think its pretty good considered its an early release hence the name Alpha..The keyboard only supports US english for now but this is not a huge deal to be honest..
BETTER PREDICTIONS & CORRECTION
• Understands word similarity
• Analyses longer sentence context
• Understands complex word relationships NEURAL NETWORKS INNOVATION
• Employs next-generation language models
• Uses deep learning techniques
• Graphics Processing Unit-accelerated (where possible)
• Optimized for Android 4.4+
Ok this app is pretty useful and can help those with poor vision or perhaps if you are in a situation where light is not so good,its simple to use and will be a great benefit for those who have eye sight issues and for those who will not admit it,perhaps I often wonder myself if i fall into the latter at times but I think im fine..This app can read anything you point it at so its handy also Visor supports VoiceOver with TalkBack in German and English.There is three magnification levels and 5 colour modes.
This is ideal for especially reading articles with small letters or restaurant menus for example or leaflets that come in your door those with tiny letters and a little rant from me “those terms and conditions that are done in small tiny print at the end of such leaflets or contracts” Rant over,but yeah it works,there is even a light on it too so if its dark just tap the screen icon for the torch and it uses your camera flash and the light comes on and that is it,its a breeze to use and free so check it out.
Twitter have announced another new feature today called Twitter Moments this comes shortly after they announced you could place larger emojis in DMS – Direct Messages which has no interest to me at all..This reminds me of how Viber works by adding large stickers etc into your conversation but some will like that feature,Twitter is working on many new features as it competes with social media giant Facebook..The update is now rolling out on Android,iOS and Read more about the Moments feature and how the desktop version works. Basically its to attract disengaged users with the latest news and top stories..
When you open moment you will get some balloons floating upwards on your screen which looks rather dandy..
Twitter says on their blog..
How it works
Tapping on the new lightning bolt tab on your phone opens a list of Moments that matter now. As new stories emerge throughout the day, we continue to update this list. Looking for more? You can also swipe through to topics including “Entertainment” and “Sports” to find more stories from the past few days.
Engaging with a Moment
When you click into a Moment, you’re taken to an introduction with a title and description.
Start swiping to dive right into the story, with immersive full-bleed images and autoplaying videos, Vines, and GIFs.
A single tap gives you a fuller view of the Tweet, which you can favorite, Retweet, and more. A double tap lets you instantly favorite the Tweet.
The progress bar at the bottom indicates how much more each Moment has to offer.
Swiping up or down dismisses the Moment and takes you back to the guide.
At the end of a Moment, click the share button to Tweet your thoughts, and send it out to your followers
A new app has launched today which makes life that bit easier to get your passport and forget the physical one and better again its available on Three platforms Android,iOS and even Windows Phone..The app is free but there is costs involved which is €35,00 plus an additional €5,00 postal fee if you reside outside Ireland.· The Passport Service has the capacity to process 3,000 Passport Card applications per week. Depending on demand it is estimated that applications will be processed within 20-25 working days.the card is also valid for 5 years and can be paid for with your credit card..
Speaking at the announcement of the new service, Minister Flanagan said;
“I am delighted to announce that applications for the new passport card can be submitted on-line from today through my Department’s website and also through a new mobile app which has been specifically designed for the purpose.
“The introduction of the passport card is a significant innovation that will enhance the travel experience for Irish people as they go on holidays or business trips to thirty countries throughout Europe. Citizens who apply will need to have a valid passport book already but they will be able to use the passport card alone for travelling to such popular destinations as Spain, France and Italy.
The Irish Passport Card, can be used by Irish citizens for travel within the European Union and the European Economic Area. EU Countries (27 excluding Ireland): Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.
The Passport Card is available to all Irish citizens who are over 18 years and hold a valid Irish Passport.
Applications can be submitted online or through the free app from anywhere in the world.
Facebook just like Twitter are always looking to improve things and with Twitter thinking of removing the 140 character limit Facebook announce new features today for mobile..
With the new update you can make your profile picture a GIF and set temporary images that will change over a period of time which is quite nice. You can simply now add short looping videos that will show up on visiting someone’s Facebook page..
Facebook say on their blog
Today we’re starting to test the next step in an obvious evolution of profiles: profile videos. Soon, you’ll be able to film a short, looping video clip that will play for anyone who visits your profile. Profile videos will let show a part of yourself you couldn’t before, and add a new dimension to your profile.
We’re not ignoring profile pictures either; we’ve also built some new features that will help you better let your personality shine through your profile picture. As part of that effort, we’ve started to roll out the ability to set a temporary version of your profile picture that reverts back to your previous profile picture at a specified time.
On profile controls they are now making life a bit easier to change things and showcase your profile they are now adding a space up top which you can curate yourself and you can add up to 5 featured images too so this is a nice touch and you also have control of who sees what..Our Facebook page will be launching soon so stay tuned for that….
