The LG G5 with a downside within #LatAm By @VicenteA_George #LGG5 #Android

Every time a new device is launched, we expect them to come in different variants depending on the market they’re going.

Usually these variants are an option in most countries, but this particular year LG made a change to that, and will offer a downgraded version of their flagship for the Latin America Market.

During MWC16 LG showed up they new flagship phone, the first “Modular Smartphone” and lots of us fall in love with the idea.

They made the entire presentation and announced all the details about the device and what it offers, but one thing they didn’t mention was a particular variant for L.A

The model presented last week comes with an Snapdragon 820, four Kryo cores, two clocked at up to 2.2 GHz and two at 1.59GHz, 4GB of RAM and for GPU an Adreno 530.

This is the model that will be shipped to U.S, E.U and Asian markets, but the version for Latin America is another story.

With an Snapdragon 652, four ARM Cortex A72 and four Cortex A53 clocked at up to 1.8GHz, just 3GB of RAM and an Adreno 510 this model is what you could consider a upper mid-range phone.

But if you thought it can’t get worse, it can.

Alongside the new flagship, LG also announced their new “friends” ecosystem, which aims to attract more people with some appealing options, within which are the LG 360VR

But these devices will not be available for South Americans either, something we haven’t seen a reason yet, as the S652 is perfectly capable of handling VR as we have seen on devices with the same processor like the Idol 4S

The reason behind this is even weird as is the first time something like this happen, the announced was made by LG’s Sales manager for Chile, Cristián Correa who said:

Latin American version will be the Snapdragon 652, based on the feedback we had from several operators in the region to probe the accessory alternatives we had, and where the VR was not very appealing. That is why, in addition to the situation of currency appreciation in our countries, we seek a way of saving so the product were not so expensive and we had a better proposal for LatAm without sacrificing performance and only potentially non-use of VR.

We still have to wait and see if this will apply to the entire region and not just Chile, so stay tuned for any updates on this subject.

Do you think this is a good move with Samsung offering their full flagship? Let us know in the comment section below or tweet us at @VicenteA_George or @jimboireland

Source: Pisapaleles.net

Cat S60 world’s first smartphone thermal camera announced by @Tiwaash

It’s been a very interesting past week for geek freaks, we have seen great stuffs coming up from all over the world and what we bring to you is again a very unique and interesting piece of tech. Cat phones, popular for its rugged phones, announced it’s flagship Cat S60, which becomes the world’s first smartphone with an integrated thermal camera. Doesn’t that sound so cool carrying a thermal camera in your pockets?

Cat S60 is claimed to be the world’s most waterproof smartphone since it is waterproof to depths of up to 5 meters for one hour, allowing it to be used as an underwater camera. It also exceeds military spec since it is built to withstand drops onto concrete from up to 1.8 meters, and it’s dustproof.

Besides is ruggedness, the company explained the use of thermal camera on board, “The thermal camera visualizes heat that is invisible to the naked eye, highlighting temperature contrasts. It can pick up heat and measure surface temperatures from a distance of up to 50 to 100 feet, and see through obscurants such as smoke, enabling a huge range of use cases for building professionals, utility workers, outdoor sports enthusiasts, emergency first responders and more,”

This display can be viewed in bright sunlight, and the touchscreen can be controlled with wet fingers or while wearing gloves. It is also protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and runs Android 6.0.

The Cat S60 will be available later this year for €649 / $599.

Cat S60 specifications:

  • 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD multi-touch 540 nits display with auto wet finger and glove support, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection
  • Octa-Core Snapdragon 617 (4 x 1.5GHz + 4 x 1.2GHz) processor with Adreno 405 GPU
  • 3GB RAM, 32GB internal storage
  • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
  • Underwater 13MP rear camera with dual LED Flash
  • 5MP front-facing camera
  • Dedicated FLIR thermal camera app with MSX technology
  • Drop proof to 1.8m, MIL Spec 810G4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1 and GPS
  • 3800mAh battery

Stay tuned for more tech buzz.

24K Gold Plated Samsung Galaxy S7/Edge now available to order.#Samsung #Galaxy #Gold

The Samsung Galaxy S7 range is due to hit the stores soon and its looking like plenty of people want it,it is more of an incremental upgrade to last years model but there is some nice additions to the device,Pre-Orders are everywhere with offers from all networks some including VR headsets to boot.

If you have some money to spare and want to stand out on the from the rest you can now pre-order one  Gold Plated with some extras on top. A company in London called Truly Exquisite is offering the device now wrapped in Gold,we have seen many instances like this in the past from other companies before such as Goldgenie for example.. This can be got  24K Gold, 18K Rose Gold and Platinum plating.

 Our Handsets come with free extras which include a luxury Wooden Display Box, Samsung Gear VR and also a free wireless charger as well as all the accessories that already come with the phone.

 Our handsets also come with a 1 year warranty on them as well as free worldwide shipping.

For a starting price of £1700 getting the free goodies and a box is welcome but you will be one of a few who will have a nice looking device to show off.. Will you be picking one up? The S7 Edge certainly is my favourite of the 2 and we have one on theway  soon but we would much prefer this as seen above. Head over to this link to check it out

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Dumphones are on the rise again,we chat to @RadioDowntown about it. #Tech #Phones #Radio

Dumphones or Feature phones are as popular as ever it seems and are a great revenue stream for Manufacturers even today,as we are immersed in having the best phones out there we are all phone addicts sporting the latest and greatest in mobile technology and for some even sitting in a que overnight to get the latest and not to be left disappointed. This is how we are today and the world we live in but a new trend is growing and that is reverting back to the dumphone. We check our devices on average 150 times everyday and for me it is probably more,we are addicted to social media such as Facebook Twitter Instagram and Snapchat being the main contenders here,but this has become an issue for many and distracting us from what is really happening around us and conversing with our friends face to face..

Today we spoke to RadioDowntown with Siobhan Mc Garry  on this very subject listen to it below..

Sit in a coffee shop,airport lounge or bus for example,what do we see?? Heads buried into our phones reading the news,replying to emails and social media and some browsing,this is where we are today and for some it has become too much…

The good oul Nokia Days
Feature phone
Feature phone

People are moving back to devices that have just basic calls and text and some with no camera and internet connectivity,this cuts out all the online experience and distracts you from what is going on there giving you more time to focus on what is happening around you with your family and friends and so on.. Having seen both sides of the coin there is a big difference with a dumphone you are limited,some do offer internet but again its not like what you would see on your average smartphone,also some have no apps at all.. A life with no email,web,social media could you do it,have you done or will you do it..Tell us below…’

Listen back here to the show

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Check out RadioDowntown on the Web   Twitter  and on Facebook  or download their app below.

 

BabyDoc – An app for the best deals for baby and toddler and its Irish #Babies #Parenting #Shopping

Shopping for your baby or toddler can be a task yet alone looking after your loved one and looking for deals is what us Irish like but finding them is often not easy and can mean looking at lots of different sites and in store,this is a time consuming process but now we have an app to take the hassle out of this with an App on Android and iOS called BabyDoc..The app is easy to navigate and use with simple instructions and it works quite well and looks well too,this will give listing for many retailers under one roof if you will to save you the hassle checking out each site individually check out the details below.

BabyDoc say

“With the BabyDoc it’s just so simple for you to find out what special offers are available in your local store and save yourself some money. We have all the best special offers available at all the major retailers around Ireland. No vouchers, no gimmicks, simply search the product category you want and see what’s on special offer at the stores closest to you. Our map function will even give you directions on how to get there!”

 

The App provides a live feed of special offers on everything from nappies to milk formula and includes all major retailers around Ireland. Get the brands you need and the savings you want! Download the BabyDoc to start saving money and time.

Features of the app

– All of the best baby product special offers currently available in stores displayed on your mobile!
– All product categories covered including nappies, wipes, food, accessories and more!
– Product descriptions and photos provided for products to help you find out more on what you are buying!
– Simple to use and an enjoyable App experience!
– Updated daily; we provide a live feed of up-to-date offers!
– All major retailers listed; over 1,000 locations nationwide!
– An integrated map function shows the closest stores to your current location as well as providing directions on how to get there!
– Save money, save time!

 

#Panasonic launches #Windows10 and #Android powered #Toughpad FZ-F1 and FZN1 respectively by @Tiwaash #MWC2016

Looks like 2016 is the year for some exciting Windows devices. After HP, it was Panasonic to surprise with an unusual but unique Windows10 device along with an Adrroid counterpart. Panasonic announced Toughpad FZ-F1 and Toughpad FZ-N1, two new rugged smartphones running Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise and Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), respectively at the MWC 2016 in Barcelona.

Both these smartphones are aimed to attract the adventure enthusiasts with some toughness added to them  so they can stand up to the abuse of the most demanding usage environments. Both these smartphones have a 4.7-inch HD glove enabled, multi-touch, sunlight viewable display, powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and come with IP65, IP67 and MIL-STD-810G ratings with drop rating of 6 feet and also submersible, in up to 3.3 feet of water for 30 minutes.

The Panasonic Toughpad FZ-N1 is expected to be available in WiFi version in March of 2016 at an estimated price of US$1,499 and the voice model will be introduced in summer 2016. The Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise-powered Toughpad FZ-F1 will be available with data and voice in fall 2016 at an estimated price of $1,599.

Panasonic Toughpad FZ-F1 and FZ-N1 specifications

  • 4.7-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) sunlight-viewable display
  • 10-point capacitive multi-touch with rain sensing and glove touch mode, optional stylus pen (Active or Passive)
  • 2.3GHz Quad-Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB) processor with Adreno 330 GPU
  • 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, expandable memory up to 64GB with microSD
  • Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise (FZ-F1) / Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) (FZ-N1)
  • Dual SIM
  • 8MP rear camera with LED flash and 5MP front-facing camera
  • Durability: IP65 (high-pressure jet spray) and IP67 (submersible up to 3.3ft. for 30 minutes)MIL-STD-810G (shock, vibration, rain, dust, sand, altitude, freeze/thaw, high/low temperature,temperature shock, humidity)
  • WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; 4G LTE, HSPA+, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS, CDMA 1x, EVDO Rev.A
  • Angled 1D/2D barcode reader, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, GPS
  • FIPS140-2 level-1 compliant, ARM TrustZone (Built-in)
  • 3,200 mAh battery, optional 6200 mAh long life battery back; Warm Swap capability

Stay tuned for more tech buzz.

WhatsApp launches Beta programme on Android now live in store. #WhatsApp #Beta #Social

WhatsApp is a popular messenger app which allows users to communicate with others with simple text,photos,videos and calls all for free.Now they have launched a Beta programme where users can get early access to updates and test before the general public,This however does not mean all is rosey as in beta you are prone to bugs etc but you do get to see new features before others and it seems plenty of us like this kind of environment.

You can leave the testing program at any time. If you leave the testing program and a public version of the app is available, you can switch to public version by uninstalling the testing version and installing the app again on Google Play.

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..

 

#Garmin announces vívoactive HR and vivofit 3 smart #wearable at #MWC2016 by @Tiwaash

Garmin, the popular innovative wearable along with maker has announced vívoactive HR along with the vivofit 3 fitness tracker, successor of last year’s vivofit 2, at the MWC 2016 in Barcelona.

Garmin vívoactive HR

Vívoactive HR features a built-in GPS-enabled sports apps for walking, running, biking, swimming, golfing, paddle boarding, rowing, skiing and snowboarding. It uses 24/7 wrist-based heart rate data to calculate calories burned information as well as the intensity of fitness activities. With the Connect IQ store, users can easily personalize their vívoactive HR with free apps, widgets, watch faces and data fields.

The vívoactive HR sports a always-on, touchscreen, sunlight-readable Garmin Chroma Display that lets users track activity and stay connected along with a GPS with Garmin Elevate wrist heart rate technology. It keeps track of activities like counting steps and floors climbed, intensity minutes, monitoring sleep. It also comes with Garmin Move IQ which continuously monitors for periods of sustained activity and automatically recognizes walking, running, biking, swimming and elliptical training.

Garmin vivofit 3

vivofit 3 has has a backlit display that shows steps, calories, distance, intensity minutes and time of day. It also comes with Garmin Move IQ that captures different activities, such as walking, running, biking, swimming and using an elliptical, to view on Garmin Connect.

vivofit 3 is  water resistant to 50 meters, has one-year battery life and comes with a range of colorful interchangeable accessory bands, designs from the Garmin Style Collection and new styles from the Jonathan Adler + Garmin line. The move bar with audible alert reminds users when they have been inactive too long.

Pricing and availability:

The vívoactive HR costs $249.99 and will begin shipping in Q2. It will be available in regular and extra large fit black bands. Accessory bands will be available in black, white, force yellow and lava red for a suggested retail price of $29.99 each.

The Garmin vivofit 3 is priced at $99.99 that comes with a regular or extra large sized black band.  Tracker with regular sized dark camo band is priced at $109.99. The Garmin Style Collection’s Gabrielle bundle includes a small sized black quilted band and white waves band for $119.99. Interchangeable accessory bands will be available in regular and extra large sized two packs for $29.99 each. Two pack options include marsala and white, slate and borealis, slate and marsala, camo and orange, and pink camo and white.

See Garmin for more details