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Passport card app launches on Android,iOS and WindowsPhone #Apps #Passport

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.

[ Download on Android ]  [ Download on iOS ]  [ Windows Phone ] { Submit details }

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New iPhone breaks records and goes on sale in Ireland October 9th #Apple

Apple have said that the new iPhone models have sold 13 million units in its opening weekend which breaks the last releases record which was 10 million units and Apple have a habit of beating its own records,Also its now confirmed we have a date for the Irish release which we where not quite sure of until today,on their website it states it will go on sale October 9th ,pricing will be of course expensive.. See Apple.ie for more info,the 16GB 6 S will start at €759 and heads north to €979 and the 6 Splus €869 to €1089..

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“Sales for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus have been phenomenal, blowing past any previous first weekend sales results in Apple’s history,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Customers’ feedback is incredible and they are loving 3D Touch and Live Photos, and we can’t wait to bring iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus to customers in even more countries on October 9.”

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Samsung & Oculus announce a more affordable Gear VR headset #GearVR

Samsung and Oculus has a treat for fans of VR which has been hard to get hold of in Ireland and despite last years Note 4 in which people particularity  bought for over the note Note Edge fans where pretty annoyed and seeked to get the headset elsewhere despite the cost of it..

There is now a more affordable version coming in November which costs $99 which is great value but as for availability here in Ireland it remains to be seen..It will initially launch in the states and will be compatible with the Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S6 edge+, S6 and S6 edge. Also there is to be much more content available too which sounds good.

Samsung has been at the forefront of delivering mobile experiences and ‘Gear VR Innovator Edition’ launched last year was no exception,” said JK Shin, CEO and President of IT & Mobile Division, Samsung Electronics. “We see virtual reality as the next computing platform, and we are thrilled to partner with Oculus on Gear VR to set the standard for mobile VR and bring this revolutionary product to consumers.”

 

“Together with Samsung, we’ve redefined virtual reality and created the best mobile VR experience available today,” said Brendan Iribe, CEO, Oculus. “On Gear VR, people are playing immersive VR games with friends, sharing 360 video experiences, and teleporting around the world with photos and videos – and it’s only the beginning for what’s possible with mobile VR.”

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The Vertu Signature gets a spec bump but aint cheap. #Vertu

Vertu has a new phone and it has been a while since we have seen a device from them and they have an updated Vertu Signature touch with some beefed up specs and a decent battery to boot.These devices are not for the everyday user but sure are nice and I have yet to see one here in Ireland today,perhaps one day I might just buy one.. One Day…… These cost from 8 Grand and go north after,accessories too are not cheap,but if you have the cash to buy one of these you can afford to goodies to go with it,you will also get your concierge service too..

 

New specs for the device include an Snapdragon 810 processor and a 3160 mAh battery with 4GB or RAM, Android 5.1 lollipop,A 5.2 inch screen with 1080p,A 21MP main camera with 4K video capture, and 2.1MP front facing camera,Also the storage is impressive,64GB on board storage and can handle micro sd cards up to a whopping 2 TB.. Music will be a joy with dual speakers with Dolby digital surround sound.. New Signature Touch will launch in a range of four colours, across eight product executions; Jet Calf, Garnet Calf, Grape Lizard, Pure Jet Lizard, Jet Alligator, Pure Navy Alligator, Clous de Paris Alligator and Pure Jet Red Gold, each of which can be personalised with engraving.

 

 

  • Vertu New Signature Touch will be available in stores globally from 16th October 2015.
  • Pre-sales will be available exclusively at Harrods in the UK, and at selected boutiques globally, between 25th Sep – 8th October.
  • See more at Vertu

 

 

Pebble goes round with a new smartwatch. #Pebble

Pebble has already several watches on offer but they are all fit to be square,They are called Pebble Time Round and are thin at just 7.5mm and very light weighing in at 28grammes and come in two band sizes which are 14mm or 20mm.Pebble are simple smartwatches and do not offer what others do like the Moto or Samsungs do but this is ideal for some and not for others,but for $249 is it worth it or is just just another fashion statement ?

You can now reserve your new Pebble and be left waiting which is typical of Pebble,so the choice is yours and for Pebble Steel owners they have a chance to avail of an exclusive discount and trial plan.See the deets below.

  1. Reserve Pebble Time Round at pebble.com before November 8 with the same email address you used to back Pebble Time Steel on Kickstarter. You will not be charged until your order ships.
  2. Enjoy Pebble Time Steel while waiting for Pebble Time Round to arrive. You may cancel your reservation at any time if you decide Pebble Time Steel is the one for you.
  3. When your Pebble Time Round ships, we will automatically discount the order by $50.
  4. When your Pebble Time Round arrives, try it for up to 30 days alongside Pebble Time Steel.
  5. If you love both watches, Pebble Time Round is yours to keep for the discounted price!
  6. During the trial period, you may return Pebble Time Round or Pebble Time Steel, and we’ll refund you for the Pebble Time Round order. The price of watch you keep will equal your Pebble Time Steel pledge amount, plus the cost of return shipping.
  7. Full details about this discount and trial plan can be found on our Help site.

 

 

 

 

#LG announces the all metal made LG Class By @VicenteA_George #Android #LGClass

We’ve heard a lot about this “all metal” LG phone is the past days, but today LG Korea has made it official.

Introducing the LG Class

With all the bells and whistles we’ve heard about a new “Top of the Line” phone from LG the expectation grows for today possible announce of the rumored G4 Note, but what we have if a mid-range phone with a “premium” look.

The Class combine what we love the most about LG design language and that premium feel that All Metal phones have.

Take a look a the specs:

Screen: 5″ inch (1280 x 720)

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410

RAM: 2 GB

Memory: 16 GB with 2TB external SD card support

Front Camera: 8MP

Rear Camera: 13MP

Battery: 2.050 mAh (Non removable)

Size: 141 x 71,8 x 7,4 mm

OS: Android 5.1 Lollipop with LG UX 4 on top

Connections: 4G LTE, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS, NFC, Wi-Fi,1W Speaker, FM Radio

There you have it, if you want a “Premium Looking” phone but are in a budget the Class is your better call.

The downside of the story is the fact of the Class being sold in Korea exclusively at the moment, with no info about whether or not is going to be available overseas.

Although you can find the phone at the local market, you can buy the phone unlock and use it (needs to check carrier bands though) for just €301 or $339

Even though the nice look and feel of the phone, the internal are not so premium at that price tag could be a little excessive.

What do you think? Is it “good looking” enough to bring it home from abroad?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.

 

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Beware! #VisitorTracker Malware attacking 1000’s WordPress Sites By @VicenteA_George #Virus #Web

Approximately 2 weeks ago a hackers attack began over thousands of websites using WordPress system infecting unsuspecting visitors with potent malware exploits.

The attack has claimed almost 15.000 sites using the CMS WordPress, the Sucuri Security team has been working hard since the beginning to ensure sites and protect the site’s visitors.

But the infected sites grew from 1,000 per day to almost 6,000 daily this due to attackers using a “Nuclear exploit kit” inserted in some vulnerable plugins redirecting visitors to hosting servers who carries the malware. The Nuclear exploit kit, is sold on the black market and uses a variety of different exploits depending on the operating system and available apps used by the visitor.
Sucuri has confirmed that almost 95% of the attacked websites are running WordPress, even though they still don’t know how the sites are being attacked is mostly due to plugins vulnerability.
Sucuri has named the campaign “Visitor Trackers” due to its JavaScript file name visitorTracker_isMob.
Still unsure how the hackers infest the websites Sucuri made public a security tool to identify if your site is indeed infected, and therefore, protect your audience.
To check your site go HERE
To learn more about Malware go HERE
What you think of this hacker campaign? Let us know in the comments or Tweet us using #techbuzzireland
Source: ArsTechnica

The Moto 360 2 is finally official. #IFA2015 #Moto360 #Wearables

At long last the new instalments have been unveiled,today the all new Moto 360 collection has come to life,if you have been a fan of the first instalment you will like these, which brings more customisation than before.This also comes in more sizes and has three models,yes three including a sports version,also worth noting is the increased battery life which has been somewhat of a hamper has now increased to two days according to Motorola..

Sized for you

Mens: 42mm case – Requires a 20mm band
Mens: 46mm case – Requires a 22mm band
Womens: 42mm case – Requires a 16mm band

Works with Android™ and iPhone‡
Battery life

Mens’ 42mm and Womens’: 300mAh battery – Up to 1.5 days of mixed use with Ambient off. Up to a full day of mixed use with Ambient on.

Wireless charging

with included charging dock

Ambient light sensor

The screen automatically adjusts to the surrounding brightness

Heart Rate Sensor

Optical heart rate monitor (PPG)

Water Resistant

IP67 dust and water resistant§

WiFi Connectivity

Stay in touch, even if your phone is beyond Bluetooth® range

 

Display​

Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3
Backlit LCD
Mens 42mm and Womens: 1.37” (35mm), 263ppi (360 X 325)
Mens 46mm: 1.56” (40mm), 233ppi (360 X 330)

Watch case dimensions

Mens:
46mm diameter by 11.4mm high
42mm diameter by 11.4mm high

Womens:
42mm diameter by 11.4mm high

Processor

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 400 with 1.2 GHz quad-core CPU (APQ 8026)
Adreno 305 with 450MHz GPU

Sensors

Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Vibration/Haptics engine

Battery

Mens 42mm and Womens: 300mAh – Up to 1.5 days of mixed use with Ambient off. Up to a full day of mixed use with Ambient on.

Mens 46mm: 400mAh – Up to 2 days of mixed use with Ambient off. Up to a full day of mixed use with Ambient on.

Wireless charging with charging dock included

Memory

4GB internal storage + 512MB RAM

Connectivity

Bluetooth® 4.0 Low Energy
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g

Microphone

Dual digital mics

 

 

Sport

Moto 360 Sport can keep up, thanks to a durable yet comfortable design. Strong silicone construction with special UV coating wicks away moisture and resists fading or staining, while side ventilation channels help you stay cool.

Moto 360 Sport has built-in GPS that works seamlessly with Moto Body, our health and wellness experience. It gives you accurate location information, measures your speed, distance traveled, pace, and more. Moto Body can also help track your calories, and even give you motivational reminders when you need them.

Moto 360 will be available in various countries across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Starting today in the U.S., you can pre-order your own Moto 360 on Motorola.com, Google Play and BestBuy.com. It will be available starting in late September at Nordstrom, Best Buy and Verizon. Availability and ship times vary by style.

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The Sony Xperia Z5,Premium and Z5 Compact is announced. #IFA2015 #Sony

Sony have today brought some new handsets to the table as expected at IFA in Berlin.. This time again the camera is a main attraction claiming to have  the world’s fastest autofocus in a smartphone,not only this the new device has a 4K screen to boot a 23 Mp camera, so once again we see the same iterations being the big brother and the compact version so this will suit many fans,currently I use the Z4+ and it has served me well to date… The design language is familiar once again with Sony and they look well,but with screens some see this an overkill,time will tell,but 4k on mobile is here folks.

Sony Xperia Z5 

Featuring the fastest autofocus in a leading smartphone**, Hybrid Autofocus catches every detail of the action, and the 5x Clear Image Zoom ensures that no quality is lost when you want to move a little closer. Plus, using superior technology for low-light scenes, revel in the power of snapping from dawn until dusk.
Teamed with up to 2 days’ battery life, one-touch fingerprint unlock, and a beautifully exquisite design, Xperia Z5 is built for the ultimate capture.
Based on the Z5 main camera resolution (23MP), speed of autofocus (0.20-0.25sec) and image quality assessment by 200 UK consumers of the top selling smartphones of 2015. Specification verification and consumer testing carried out by Strategy Analytics

Xperia Z5 Premium

SIM CAPABILITY
Single SIM, Nano SIM
MEMORY AND STORAGE
Up to 200 GB microSD™ card
WEIGHT
180 grams
DIMENSIONS
154.4 x 76.0 x 7.8 mm
DISPLAY
5.5” 4K UHD (3840×2160), 806 PPI, Triluminos display for mobile, X-Reality™ for mobile, Dynamic Contrast Enhancer
CAMERA
1/2.3” 23 MP Exmor RS™ for mobile sensor, Hybrid AF 0.03 sec*, 5 x Clear Image Zoom, ISO 12800 Photo / 3200 Video, SteadyShot™ with Intelligent Active Mode, 4K video recording
ON THE INSIDE
Google Android™ 5.1 (Lollipop), 64-bit Qualcomm® Snapdragon 810, 64-bit Octa Core processor

Sony Xperia Z5 compact

With Xperia Z5 Compact, the question isn’t just what you can do with your smartphone. It’s what else you can do. Our best compact smartphone has all the features of the big guys, but it’s designed to slip right into real life. With colours that match your style. Innovations that keep interruptions at bay. And a 4.6” design that hits the sweet spot in size.

No prices have yet been given so we have to wait for more news here on that,you can check out the full press releases over at Sony Press