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
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:
Stay tuned for more tech buzz.
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:
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.
Stay tuned for more tech buzz.
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.
@jimboireland We are not working on the Windows Phone app. Thanks. JS
— Ryanair (@Ryanair) September 26, 2015
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..
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.”
After much time asking ( The guts of over two years) and people complaining/ campaigning and rightly so especially Windows Phone users,Ulster Bank app has finally arrived on Windows Phone and its free to download right now.This might give a little push for others to follow suit but we shall wait and see as it’s took long enough for this to arrive which still is good news.
Personally I am not an Ulster Bank customer so you guys who are can download and test the app for yourself.
The app has plenty of features which are listed below..
Get Cash from your account at any Ulster Bank Republic of Ireland or EasyCash cash machine without using your debit card.
• Pay bills & Pay Your Contacts
• Transfer money between your Ulster Bank Republic of Ireland accounts • Check your balance and your statement
• Find your nearest cash machine or local branch with Near Me • Check your Ulster Bank mortgage account and credit card balance
• View standing orders that you have set up
• Share the app with your friends and family by recommending it from the more menu
Also you can avail of the new Apple Watch app HERE
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.
We live in an busy environment these days and food is a must and often the case we have no time to eat out yet alone organise that to happen,thankfully now we have some new companies in Ireland offering to do the hard work,some of which have been featured here over the last 12 months,Say hello to Marvin.ie who also offers this service whilst you relax..When you join you also get a tasty 25% discount to boot so what have you got to loose.,Just use the word TV at checkout and you can order from several locations across Ireland.Better again they offer a loyalty cards for its customers and when you eat your way through 10 meals you get one free..
Another good thing on offer here is that they have an App,we love apps in Ireland and its on iOS and the Android app launches this week and its free of course.
There is some terms and conditions to watch for.
Discount applies only to orders made on Marvin.ie & Marvin.ie Apps
* Restricted to new customers only
* Some restaurants will require minimum order values
* Delivery area restrictions may apply
* Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer
* Excludes cash orders
* Expires midnight 30/11/2015
The App features are as follows
* Find takeaways across the nation
* Collect stamps & earn FREE meals
* Automated address finder
* Filter restaurants based on food types, offers and delivery fees
* Sort restaurants by distance, reviews or delivery time
* Search for specific restaurants
* Order easily from the restaurants menus
* Pay by credit card, PayPal or Bitcoin
{ Download on Android } {Download on iOS } { Web }
There is almost 500 takeaways nationwide signed up now with Marvin and they have just launched their TV ad campaign.
Recently we featured a real handy app called presence alarm which is available on Android and iOS,this app is a cheap alternative to home alarms security but worth checking out if you have a spare device at hand.
A new update for iOS users is available and is FREE for now which allows users to have an alarm sound when motion is detected in the home or where you may have the set up.Too change the settings go into your camera’s Options menu and toward the top is ‘Motion Activated Alarm’ which is Disabled by default. Use the slider to set the camera to Beep 1 time, Beep 2 times, Beep 3 times, or sound the siren alarm when motion is detected orcreate a new rule that says: “If my ‘Front Door’ opens then make my ‘Presence Camera’ beep once.” Now whenever the kids open the door, you’ll hear it throughout the house!Dont miss out and download today.