No Windows Phone app for AIB or Bank of Ireland anytime soon.#Apps #Banks

Ulster Bank out of the blue launched a windows phone app which is of course welcome news for Windows Phone users,the few that are left that is here in Ireland that is.So we decided to continue on once more with the long battle having asked them both many times before and the news is not any better now than it was back then so there is no good news to be blunt…

AIB have replied with the following.

Unfortunately, we have no updates regarding the Mobile Banking App becoming available to Windows phones.
However, you can still access internet banking through your phone’s web browser as it has been optimised for use on mobile devices and is very quick and easy to use.We do appreciate your feedback and will pass this on to our Development Team

Sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Thanks for getting in touch – Clare..

Same thing said back in 2013

Bank of Ireland tell us

We do not have any update on a Windows Phone app. We will forward your feedback here to our Development team and will of course let our customers know here and on our usual channels if we receive an update on this.Please let us know if we can help with any other query. Thanks,Sarah.

So there you have it in a nutshell folks..

 

Beat Air Pollution with Plume Air Report by @VicenteA_George #Weather #Android #iOS

Something that we tend to forget is the fact we mostly live at really contaminated orb, the pollution created by industries and cars could make us sick really easy, the same or more with our children.

But that’s about to change thanks to Plume Air Report a weather app that tells you if is safe going for a walk down the park with the kids.

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Plume Labs, the master mind behind this has developed an app that cares about your health without being to complicated.

The app uses the already existing pollution monitoring stations to give you real time information about the air condition, taking in consideration the following menace:

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2)

Ozone (O3)  

Particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10)


The app offers forecasting for the next 24h and works in 150 going from ABERDEEN to ZURICH through to whole alphabet.

Within some of those countries you’ll also have a pollution alert for the next 24hrs

You can even use your Apple Watch to receive live notifications

The App is free to download on Android and IOS

Take a better look here

Do you think is worth the try to keep safe your lungs? Let us know in the comments section if you’re going to give it a try

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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..


“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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Go-Pro announces HERO+ with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth #GoPro

Go-Pro have announced a cheap alternative to its current range making the unit more affordable for those who wish to venture into film making on the go.The new unit sports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi and is also waterproof.It also weighs just 4.3 ounces which is very light and its also sporting an 8MP camera.It will be available from October 4th at selected retailers costing just $199.

The HERO+ is waterproof and mountable as well as compatible with GoPro’s vast array of mounts and accessories.  It captures stunning 1080p60 and 720p60 video and 8MP single, Time Lapse and Burst photos with the same impressive image quality that GoPro has become famous for.  HERO+ most notably features Wi-Fi which allows it to connect with GoPro’s mobile app and benefit from convenient tools such as a Trim & Share feature that allows the user to quickly create and share short video clips across leading social media channels.

Features 

  • Stunning and immersive 1080p60 and 720p60 video
  • 8MP photos with Single, Time Lapse and 5 Photos-per-Second Burst modes
  • Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® connect to GoPro App and Smart Remote
  • Rugged, durable and waterproof to 131’ (40m)
  • Integrated camera + housing design
  • QuikCapture enables power-up and recording start with the press of a single button
  • HiLight Tag lets you mark key moments while recording
  • SuperView™ captures the world’s most immersive wide-angle field of view
  • Auto Low Light mode intelligently adjusts frame rates for optimal low-light performance
  • Built-in microphone
  • Wearable and Mountable, Compatible with GoPro’s vast array of mounts and accessories

 

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Revive the old time chattering on MSN thanks to Mozilla’s new update By @VicenteA_George #Mozilla #Chat #Update

Version 41 has arrived and brings some new and interesting stuff within.

This new update has been released to Windows, Mac, Linux and Android OS last week and although they all share the same basic code there’s one thing you can now do on one of them…

Meet the Mozilla Messenger feature

This new extra, works in combination with the Firefox Hello (integrated VoIP client)

The Hello VoIP allows you to made video call to interact with someone else, but now you can also use the messenger feature, which come in handy when you’re in a crowded place and can’t really talk.

At the moment this feature just works with the desktop version, let’s see if it makes its way to the rest

To use this feature everything you’ll need is the latest version of Firefox and then go to the little smiling face on the top right corner, that’s all.Apart from this, the update also enhance the accounts feature, letting you now use a profile picture, so you’ll see to who are you talking to even if there’s no video.

Also, you’ll have a better Sync cross devices so you can have all your passwords, bookmarks, history automatically updated on all of them.

The Android update is not so fancy, just bringing some bugs an minor improvement such as the ability to choose whether to use Google or Bing as browsers.

To see the complete release go HERE

What are your thoughts on this new trend of adding messenger like feature to apps? Do you think we need more way to communicate each other? Or should we improve the ones we have?

Let us know your opinion in the comments section bellow or tweet us using #techbuzzireland

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Currys and PC World sells Apple Watch. #AppleWatch

Currys and PC World are now offering the Apple Watch online for Apple Watch fans,though there is no click and collect service from them which is a let-down.Harvey Norman offer a click and collect service so this saves you waiting a few days which would apply to purchasing from the Apple store too..

 

Prices are the same as you would pay in the Apple store which is good to see and free delivery is also included too..

See Currys and PC World for more details on model info and availability

UMi Fair the most affordable smartphone with fingerprint sensor by @Tiwaash #Android #UMi

The next big thing in the smartphone industry which is picking up lately is the fingerprint scanner. Following this trend, not only the dominant players but the less known are experimenting their way through it. This time it is UMi with the newly launched UMi Fair, which is coined to be the most affordable smartphone with a fingerprint sensor.

UMi Fair, which is the company’s latest affordable smartphone with a metal frame and a smooth polycarbonate back. The UMi Fair has a 13 MP rear facing auto focus camera with Sony IMX164 sensor, f/2.2 aperture and dual LED flash. There is also a front facing 2 MP camera.

The device has a 5 inch IPS display with resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. The smartphone is powered by a 1 GHz quad core MediaTek processor with 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal storage.The device runs on the Android Lollipop version with a 2000 mAh battery. The handset is priced at just $99 and is available in White and Black colour options.

UMi Fair specs:

  • 5.0 inch display with1280 x 720 pixels resolution
  • 1.0 GHz quad core MediaTek MT6735 processor
  • Mali-T720 MP2 GPU
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 8 GB internal memory
  • 13 MP primary camera
  • 2 MP front facing camera
  • Android v5.1 Lollipop
  • 2000 mAh battery

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Meizu launches it’s flagship smartphone PRO 5 with 21 MP camera by @Tiwaash

This is that part of the year where the major smartphones makers are busy releasing their high-end offerings. We had Samsung, Apple to name a few recently and now it’s Meizu to launch its stellar performance device the Meizu PRO 5 in China.

Meizu PRO 5, the company’s latest flagship smartphone with a full metal body, fingerprint scanner and the latest USB Type-C port. The device has a 5.7 inch Super AMOLED display with 2.5D glass, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Protection and resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels. PRO 5 packs a very high resolution 21.6 MP rear facing laser auto focus camera with PDAF, Sony IMX230 Exmor RS BSI sensor, 6P lenses, f/2.2 aperture and dual tone LED flash. There is also a front facing 5 MP camera. So there is a lot to offer on board for the photo enthusiasts.

The smartphone is powered by a 2.1 GHz octa core Exynos 7420 processor and is available in two variants – one with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal storage and the other with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of internal storage. Meizu PRO 5 runs on the Android Lollipop version with a massive 3050 mAh battery.

Meizu PRO 5 with its unibody metal styling and following curves looks extremely appealing the moment you look at it. It’s thin, light and beautiful construction makes a it a befitting contender for one of the best looking devices. It supports fast charging and comes equipped with USB C type. To add on to the connectivity PRO 5 supports dual standby 4G. As far as specs are concerned it ticks all the right boxes.

Meizu PRO 5 specs:

  • 5.7 inch display
  • 1920 x 1080 pixels resolution
  • 2.1 GHz octa core Samsung Exynos 7420 processor
  • Mali T760 GPU
  • 3/4 GB RAM
  • 32/64 GB internal memory
  • 21.6 MP primary camera
  • 5 MP front facing camera
  • Android v5.1 Lollipop
  • 3050 mAh battery
  • USB C-type
  • Dual SIM 4G

The Meizu Pro 5 goes on sale for $439 for 32GB/3GB of RAM version wwhile the 64GB/4GB of RAM will retail for $490, on October 12. The handset is available in Grey, Silver, Silver Black and Golden colour options.

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Can we forget about a Ryanair Windows Phone app ? #Ryanair #Windows

Yesterday we where the first to bring you the good news of the new Windows Phone app for Ulster Bank which was something that had been asked for,for over two years and the same can be said for other banks here in Ireland along with other big companies who have just ignored Windows Phone for the last few years,we have been use to the robotic scripted responses over and over again,and the nudge to use the mobile site (which they all do say) and it looks like the end of the road for Ryanair and Windows Phone users.

Over the last few weeks I decided to reignite the flame with Ryanair and ask them again about the app,this however took two weeks to get a final answer today which was short and blunt as you can see below..’The company also did state once before they where working on an App but was over a year ago and now seems fruitless.

This story goes back a long way like the Ulster Bank app and others,take Bank Of Ireland for instance.. who are said to be working on an app for Windows Phone users .But this goes back further than that 

Ryanair did bring a boarding pass app to its customers and again it was for just Android and iOS users,given that this time was when Windows Phone was starting to see some movement it obviously did not cut it cost wise due to the market share,Today market share has dropped from its peek estimated 12/14% and there is no sign of it improving just yet anyway.Ryanair again said the following back then and the full article on that is HERE the poll back then spoke volumes.

 

 

With the recent Ulster Bank app one has to wonder is there some hope down the road for the banking sector to get their eyes open to Windows Phone users as there is plenty here to warrant an app for its users and the same applies to our Airlines too which are shy in this department and it does not just apply to us Irish,Most Windows Phone users though have moved on to another OS due to the shortage of apps,local apps in particular and unless that changes the uptake of Windows Phone will remain poor and fall,there is much more main stream apps though that before be it from the companies themselves or third party devs who do a good job to fill the void,even at that we run into stumbling blocks snapchat being one of them who go out of their way to ensure it cant be published..

Have your say and tell us what you think..