OsmAnd+ Maps & Navigation now just 10 cent. #Maps #Navigtion

If you need or use maps this app has been reduced to just 10cent for the paid version which is a good price considered the original cost would set you back €6.49 with full support,Our preference of mapping alternatives is HERE maps which is FREE all the time and offers offline navigation,this requires you download maps prior your trip so you can also plan in advance,we do also like to test out the competition and see what the alternatives have to offer..

Some features include

Navigation
• Works online (fast) or offline (no roaming charges when you are abroad)
• Turn-by-turn voice guidance (recorded and synthesized voices)
• Optional lane guidance, street name display, and estimated time of arrival
• Supports intermediate points on your itinerary
• Automatic re-routing whenever you deviate from the route
• Search for places by address, by type (e.g.: restaurant, hotel, gas station, museum), or by geographical coordinates

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Map Viewing
• Display your position and orientation
• Optionally align the picture according to compass or your direction of motion
• Save your most important places as Favorites
• Display POIs (point of interests) around you
• Display specialized online tiles, satellite view (from Bing), different overlays like touring/navigation GPX tracks and additional layers with customizable transparency
• Optionally display place names in English, local, or phonetic spelling

Safety Features
• Optional automated day/night view switching
• Optional speed limit display, with reminder if you exceed it
• Optional speed-dependent zooming
• Share your location so that your friends can find you

Bicycle and Pedestrian Features
• Viewing foot, hiking, and bike paths, great for outdoor activities
• Special routing and display modes for bike and pedestrian
• Optional public transport stops (bus, tram, train) including line names
• Optional trip recording to local GPX file or online service
• Optional speed and altitude display
• Display of contour lines and hill-shading (via additional plugin)

Download FREE version Android /  Download Paid Version 10 cent Android / iOS

Hoverboards – Perhaps we should wait until next year? #Hoverboards

Hoverboards – Not really boards that hover but something you self balance on are the in thing these days and I must admit they look cool,cool as they may seem there is too many safety concerns now with them and perhaps people should wait a little longer until some more stringent testing is done to ensure they are fully safe and pass all standards..

Yes it may sound like a bit of a bah-humbug situation though the safety of your child and home is probably a bit more important right?

Up until now several have been banned and removed from stores and websites around the globe and its becoming more prevalent each day and amid safety concerns big retailers like Amazon and Argos have ceased to sell some models of the latest craze… Recently The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission have also seized some 1400 units amid safety concerns,these hover-boards are also not cheap standing at around €350 or thereabouts heading north model dependent..

Argos stated

“They take customer safety “extremely seriously” and have decided to undertake “additional testing” on the Nevaboard gadget.While we undertake these checks, we have temporarily withdrawn the Nevaboard from sale”

Argos also said if you have any fears or worriers people can get a refund immediately..

The issues to date seem to be plugs,flex,batteries internals whilst nothing specific, its something to think about as many folk would have purchased either online or via market and should be aware at least. This is not to say there are boards available without issues but the problem is there and a concern..

 

Unboxing and First impressions #Nokia #Lumia830 Gold by @Tiwaash #Goldie

The world was excited ever since the leaked news of Nokia Lumia Limited Edition started to surface and every Nokia fanboy wanted the Gold Limited edition Lumia830 and Lumia930 to be theirs, and we were no exception to it and finally after a lot of sourcing we bring you the Unboxing and First impressions of the Nokia Lumia830 Limited Edition, Black Gold.

I was so excited when I received the parcel, I know it was going to be special. And read on to know what was there in the package and how is the Nokia Lumia830 Limited Edition different from the usual Nokia Lumia830.

Package:

Well to be honest I wasn’t really impressed with the package, it was the same slide-out type box exactly like the other Nokia Lumia packages with the photos on the face and the back of the box and name of the device on the side with the colour indicator and “Limited Edition” badging.

Cut open the tag and you cannot stop smiling. You are greeted with the Gold Edition Nokia Lumia830, I had the black gold combo and it looked just great. Apart from the device the package was meager and nothing else to excite about with the travel adapter, a couple of booklets, battery and  a USB data cable in the simplest manner possible.

Being a limited edition I expected the package to be more generous like a “Limited edition” case and ear phones would have been a welcome premium offering as the phone comes with MixRadio pre-installed.

What is special in “Limited Edition”?

Anything with a “Limited Edition” badging creates excitement and so did the Nokia Lumia830. The Limited Edition was restricted to the paint job on the device. The Limited Edition Nokia Lumia830 was available in Black- gold or White- gold colour schemes with Gold colour used for the Metal casing with the buttons, the Nokia badging on the back and the battery space below the back cover.

First Impressions:

I love the Black- gold colour scheme on this device. It gives the device a premium upmarket feel and with “Limited Edition” stamp its a rare device to own. Other than the paint job, the Limited Edition Nokia Lumia830 is identical to the normal Nokia Lumia830, its light, slim, has a 10 mp snapper on the back with PureView technology and an LED flash, the 3.5 mm jack and micro-USB port are also stationed at exactly the spot and all other specs remain the same.

I enjoy the feel of the Matte- black finish on the device with brushed metal in Gold, this device will definitely make you stand out in the crowd. Enjoy the gallery here.

Let us know in the comments below about your views or tweet us using #techbuzzireland.

Stay tuned for more Tech buzz.

New designer watch faces arrive on Android wear. #Android #Smartwatch

Bored with your Android wear watch-face? Fear not there is some new designer faces just after landing for you to pick from,Android wear is now giving much more choice for the consumer and instead of boring plane faces there is some really cool options for you to try in the store… Some are free and some do cost a little but they are worth the spend..

New designs are…

  • Ted Baker: Reveal your sophisticated side with ten gorgeous designs.
  • Melissa Joy Manning: Rock a different birthstone for every month of the year.
  • Vivienne Tam: Watch Opera Girl twirl, take a selfie, and more.
  • Nicole Miller: Stay on track and in style with Nicole Miller’s pop art.
  • Y-3: Sport the styles of Yohji Yamamoto, inspired by the beauty of human movement.
  • Mango: Add instant chic to any outfit with this ready-to-wear watch face.
  • Zoe Jordan: Free your time of clutter with the clean lines of modern design.
  • Harajuku Kawaii!: Express your playful side with this adorable and vibrant watch face.
  • ASICS: Motivate yourself to stay active with the help of your fitness buddy.

You can download these watch faces today. Coming to iPhone in the coming days..

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Reality Editor App – Programme any object with Augmented Reality #IoT

If you have a house full of gadgets this app is made for you,its pretty dam cool and has a Minority Report touch to it if you will….

Over the next few years we will slowly see more connected devices enter our homes and this app will make them talk to each other,We do have some connected devices in our homes now and some perhaps do not realise it,Take Nest for example, a smartbulb TV or Fridge,though they cant really talk to each other,this is where this app comes in.This app is an  augmented reality app that lets you link the smart objects around you together, just by drawing connections with your finger between them.

The Reality Editor is a new kind of tool for empowering you to connect and manipulate the functionality of physical objects. Just point the camera of your smartphone at an object and its invisible capabilities will become visible for you to edit. Drag a virtual line from one object to another and create a new relationship between these objects. With this simplicity, you are able to master the entire scope of connected objects.

 

The Reality Editor is a result of three years of MIT research,it looks futuristic and cool and its available to download now,it maybe some time before we will need such an app as standard but its certainly the future,check out the full story below..

Source    Download on iOS

 

 

Myvouchers.ie lands on Android.Find deals and discounts #Apps #Irish

Myvouchers.ie has got an app which has landed on Android,If you have not heard of them what they do is unite customers with Deals & Discounts no matter where they travel in Ireland,this makes life simple and simplicity is a win for consumers.. Also to note there is no upfront payments required which again is a bonus.. The app is simple to use which allows you to search by county,location,category or just a general search..

App description

Myvouchers.ie are a website dedicated to uniting customers with Deals & Discounts wherever they are going. We have a simple process of selecting and saving. You don’t buy any of our Deals in Advance so there is no risk of a Deal expiring and you losing out as a result. All our Deals are Pay on Arrival.
The Deals / Discounts you see on screen are what you print off and there are never any hidden Terms & Conditions.

Download on Android

 

The #GalaxyA 2016 to be available in Europe on Jan. 8th By @VicenteA_George #Samsung #Android #A5 #A7 #A3

Last year Samsung gave us a glimpse of what a premium looking phone could be with their Galaxy A line up, the A3, A5 and A7

All with the beautiful and stylish look we wanted to our Galaxy S5, on a smaller form factor, price and specs.

This year though they decided to join the “budget club” delivering some really good phone with a good price, with that in mind they recently launched an updated and upgraded version on the “A” series with the Galaxy A3, A5 and A7 of 2016

Unlike they predecessors, these variants follow the design language of the Galaxy S6 with a metal and glass construction.

These devices were set to launch in China this month but now we know they’re coming to our shores as soon as January 8th

But let’s take a look under the hood of the new Galaxy A line

Galaxy A3 (2016)

Network: LTE Cat.4 * May differ by markets and mobile operators
Display: 4.7-inch HD (1280×720) Super AMOLED
Core: 1.5 GHz Quad Core
OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Camera: Rear : 13MP (F1.9), Front : 5MP (F1.9)
Video:MP4,M4V,3GP,3G2,WMV,ASF,AVI,FLV,MKV,WEBM
Additional features: Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, Dual SIM option
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC)
Sensor: Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall
Memory: 1.5GB RAM + 16GB Storage with Micro SD slot (up to 128GB)
Dimension: 134.5 x 65.2 x 7.3mm, 132g
Battery: 2,300mAh

Galaxy A5 (2016)

Network: LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators
Display: 5.2-inchFHD (1920×1080) Super AMOLED
Core: 1.6GHz Octa Core
OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Camera: Rear : 13MP (F1.9), Front : 5MP (F1.9)
Video:MP4,M4V,3GP,3G2,WMV,ASF,AVI,FLV,MKV,WEBM
Additional features: MST technology(Samsung Pay), Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, Dual SIM option
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC)
Sensor: Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner
Memory: 2GB RAM + 16GB Storage with Micro SD slot (up to 128GB)
Dimension: 144.8 x 71.0 x 7.3mm , 155g
Battery: 2,900mAh, Fast Charging

Galaxy A7 (2016)

Network: LTE Cat.6 * May differ by markets and mobile operators
Display: 5.5-inch FHD (1920×1080) Super AMOLED
Core: 1.6GHz Octa Core
OS: Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Camera: Rear : 13MP (F1.9), Front : 5MP (F1.9)
Video:MP4,M4V,3GP,3G2,WMV,ASF,AVI,FLV,MKV,WEBM
Additional features: MST technology(Samsung Pay), Samsung KNOX, S-Voice, Dual SIM option
Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth® v 4.1, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC (UICC)
Sensor: Accelerometer, Proximity, Geomagnetic, RGB Light, Hall Fingerprint scanner
Memory: 3GB RAM + 16GB Storage with Micro SD slot (up to 128GB)
Dimension: 151.5 x 74.1 x 7.3mm, 172g
Battery: 3,300mAh, Fast Charging

As you can see the A5 and A7 are the Big brothers packing even a Fingerprint reader while the A3 is what’s now consider “the compact version” allowing you to have almost everything you could ask in conservative color options like Black, White and Rose Gold.

These 2016 A series has as you could see a significant downside, they come with Android 5.1 instead of coming directly with 6.0  but this probably change really soon.

Now what really matters is the performance and that is something that we’ll see when they get here. The new Galaxy A line up is schedule to release on January, although we only have the price of two of these devices:

The Galaxy A3 will costs €329, while the Galaxy A5 will be €429 we have no info about the A7 but seeing the difference between the other two, this one will probably come at €529 (or maybe less)
This is at least what the only European retailer (in Nederland) is asking for them.
What do you think about these new boys? Will you take one home with you if they hit your local retailer?  Let us know in the comment section bellow or Tweet us using #TechBuzzIreland
Stay tuned for more
Source: Samsung Newsroom, GalaxyClub

 

 

 

 

The Google Pixel C is finally available for purchase from the Google Store By VicenteA_George #PixelC #Android #Google

Announced way back at September alongside the new Nexus devices, this is not the first time you heard about the Android Notebook-Tablet hybrid from Google

The curious Pixel C

As you can imagine is like the classic tablet with a detachable keyboard but on this occasion the bottom portion is bonded through magnets instead of ports.

Here we have the promo video to help you remind a little

As you can see one the the highlights of the tablet is owning a Tegra X1 processor, which promise to give that extra smooth feeling to your gaming.

The rest of the specs are pretty solid as expected with a 10″ screen with 2560 by 1800 pixels and an interesting 1:√2 aspect ratio, Camera combo, a USB Type-C, 3GB of RAM an 32GB or 64GB of storage and Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

The device itself is pretty interesting but unfortunately the prices are a bit of a downside being asked  $499 for the 32GB model or $599 for the 64GB plus the $150 for the keyboard you’ll ended up with pretty much enough to buy a full Windows 10 Notebook.

But if you really want to try one and are a diehard Android fan this is your chance to get to get the job done.

At the moment, the Google Pixel C is available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the USA.

Do you think is worth the try? Let us know in the comments section or tweet us using #techbuzzireland

Source: Google Store

 

Apple launches smart battery case for iPhone 6s costing €119 #Apple #iPhone

Maybe a slight admission by Apple that their batteries are poor but to be fair many of today’s smartphone batteries will see you through the day especially if you are a power user,It is also still true that we do suffer from battery anxiety and this remains an issue for many folk..

This new gadget from Apple is said to extend your battery life by up to 25hrs and it aint cheap either coming in at €119 but its not a bad idea although it does look a bit hideous from the rear.. It reminds me of a big plaster,This also comes in two colours which may expand later on to give consumers a better choice than two basic colours compared to their cases that are available to buy which has a nicer range of colours.

Product info..

The Smart Battery Case is engineered specifically for iPhone 6s and iPhone 6, to give you even longer battery life and protection. The soft microfibre lining on the inside helps protect your iPhone, while the soft elastomer hinge design makes it easy to put the case on and take it off again. On the outside, the silky, soft-touch finish of the silicone exterior feels great in your hand.

Charge your iPhone and battery case simultaneously for increased talk time up to 25 hours, Internet use up to 18 hours on LTE, and even longer audio and video playback.* With the Smart Battery Case on, the intelligent battery status is displayed on the iPhone Lock screen and in Notification Centre, so you know exactly how much charge you have left.

Buy HERE