This Thursday will surely end on a high for all the Nokia fans out there.,It was bound to happen sooner or later and with all the goings on of late and the recent announcements this gives us some good news.
Nokia CEO Rajeev Suri is planning to re-enter the mobile phone business
“We are to look for suitable partners,” Suri said in an interview with the manager magazine and announced it on to license the brand from 2016 to mobile phone manufacturers. Still, it’s the former largest manufacturer in the world does not allow mobile phones for sale: The Finnish company had in 2013 his phone business to Microsoft sold and signed a contract agreeing to stay away until the second half of 2016, the industry.
After the expiry of the clause would be Nokia but to challenge his former partner in the business: “. Microsoft makes mobile Phones, we would only design and make the brand name on the license is available, but of course we would attack in a position, otherwise we could equally have to be,” Suri said in the conversation.
Nokia has been granted a trademark license for the production of tablets of the Taiwanese iPhone manufacturer Foxconn.
No preferential treatment of the German carmaker at HERE Sales
The Nokia CEO is about to re-establish the Group. Suri has announced the network equipment with competitors Alcatel-Lucent to merge and the digital maps business wanting to sell HERE.
In order HERE a bidding race has emerged, in which also the German automaker BMW , Audi and Daimler participate together. The German premium carmakers granted Suri a refusal to be preferred as major customers in the deal: “Anyone who can make the deal better in the long term, a good buyer is,” Suri said in the interview.
Update – Today the app is now also available on Android so head to the store and get it HERE
SIMPLYGOLF – GOLF LESSON BOOKING APP for Android
▶ Get better at golf – Book a golf lesson, with a top golf pro, in 60 seconds or less. It’s that simple.
▶ Take the hassle out of booking golf lessons.
Affordable – Starting at €25 for a 30 minute lesson
● 60 second booking process – A few taps and you’re done
● Cashless and convenient – Secure online payment using your debit or credit card
● 100% satisfaction guarantee – a great experience or your money back, no questions asked
● Top golf pros and coaches – all fully assessed and rated by our community
● Track your progress – detailed lesson notes on your golf improvement accessible 24 hours on your smartphone
● Equipment provided – Can provide all equipment needed (If a beginner or away from home)
● Invite Your Friends – You both get account credit for lessons
Pat Kenny on NewsTalk had Shane Lowry in studio this morning discussing all things golf and it was an interesting conversation about all things golf and the New application Simply Golf. Shane Lowry is brand ambassador for the app which helps people improve their golfing skills and book lessons.
There is a 1000 free golf lessons to give away to celebrate the launch of the new app on iOS.The app will launch on Android in the coming weeks said Shane on Newstalk this morning.The App will also launch in the USA in the coming weeks.
Simply Golf is a smart phone app that seamlessly connects golfers looking for golf lessons with top quality golf pros. From beginner lessons to full playing lessons, Simply Golf instantly matches thousands of customers every week with trusted golf pros in cities around Ireland. With a simple 60-second booking process, secure payment and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, Simply Golf is the smarter way to book a golf lesson.
To ensure customers have only the very best experience, each one of our golf pros has been extensively screened and rated by the Simply Golf community.
Simple, affordable and convenient golf lesson booking through your smartphone.
Outdrive your mates
Shoot lower scores
Keep track of your progress
Or you might just be getting started in golf, if so you will have a clear path to golf improvement using Simply Golf. Golfers want their lesson to impact on their performance on the course. With our unique locker room notes, you will always have your key lessons tips within easy reach.
How much does it cost?
Golf lesson prices start at €25 for a 30 minute lesson. This is securely paid online using your debit or credit card. Nice and convenient, no cash required. You receive an email receipt after the lesson is complete.
What should I expect?
All golf from start to finish. You should expect a top quality golf lesson by an assessed and fully qualified golf professional. They will work on the basics or the particular area of your game that you want to focus on. We will look after everything else including payment, reminder notifications, ratings and reviews. Don’t forget the locker room lesson notes, accessible 24/7 on your phone to reinforce your learning.
Can I cancel a lesson?
Of course, you can cancel or reschedule a lesson. We recommend you try and do it more than 12 hours before the lesson commences. We also have a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not happy with your lesson experience you will get a refund, no questions asked.
You can download simply golf here on iOS, the Android version will be available in the coming weeks.
KBC have announced the launch of an all new app for mobile banking,so users of the old app need to check for the new update to the app right now,the app is available on Android and iOS..links for both apps are below..
What is new…
Simple PIN access (or fingerprint log in if you use an iPhone 5s upward with iOS 8)
Speed – Simply log in in seconds
Search and filter your transactions
View your BIC, IBAN, pending transactions & account balances
Transfer money, add standing orders & once-off payments
View e-Statements (which you can send to yourself if your device is iOS 7 or newer)
Other options on the app..
Transactional Services
• Transfer funds between your own accounts
• Set up payees and transfer funds to third party accounts
• Make once off payments without setting up a Payee in advance
• Transfer funds to existing beneficiaries already set up on KBC Online Banking
• Manage sweepers
• Add and view standing order details
Other Services
• Switch the use of the app to a new device
• Manage your digital keys
• Mobile users can also use their mobile phone as a security device when using KBC Online Banking
Apple has signalled that the highly priced watch will be now available to pick up in store,for Irish buyers that’s not the case but for the UK its a green light.Irish buyers still have to use the usual channels to get their hands on the gadget.With some luck that MIGHT change as apple seems to have sorted out their inventory of stock but I doubt it will,so its up to the north or use parcel motel,or if your are going to be in the UK over the coming weeks you can do so there,or again have a family member or friend ship one on your behalf.
About.me has officially revealed the contacts sharing app Info for WindowsPhone and Windows today.
Intro by about.me is available to download for free from the Windows and Windows Phone Stores today. This app offers a modern, easy way to stay in touch with new contacts by sending your about.me page as a digital business card.
With Intro by about.me, your about.me page becomes a digital business card you can send to an email address, phone number or another about.me page. You are always are in control of which personal details you share, you can share any combination of your page, phone number and email. You can also keep track of the people you’ve shared your card with and cards you’ve received, Intro by About.me is a simple, efficient, modern way to network.
Download the app free for Windows and WindowsPhone today and start sharing your information.
With innovations in technology everyday there comes some cool stuffs and Nest, the smart homeware firm has collaborated technology to provide security. Well read on to know more.
The Google-owned Nest has launched a camera that senses movement in a user’s home and alerts them via a smartphone app. The camera will have a night vision mode and customers will be able to pay for their videos to be archived for up to 30 days.
The camera is built upon the foundations of earlier Dropcam designs. It will be capable of streaming video live and customers will be able to pay subscription fees of £8 and £24 per month to keep the video for 10 and 30 days, respectively. The Nest Cam, will capture in high definition 1080p and will be available from the beginning of July in the UK, Republic of Ireland, France, Netherlands and Belgium.
Nest Protect Updated:
The existing Nest Protect product, which comprises a smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detector, has been updated and will alert the user if it senses danger, the firm said. The Learning Thermostat, for which Nest is perhaps best known, will also issue alerts if temperatures drop to dangerous levels. If Nest Protect detects smoke, it will also communicate with the thermostat, as well as its owner, he added.
Each of the products will be integrated with the firm’s 5.0 smartphone app.
About Nest
Nest was set up by two former Apple executives: Mr Fadell, who is known as the “father of the iPod”, and Matt Rogers. It was bought by Google for $3.2bn (£2bn) in January 2014. Announcing the acquisition, Google said that Nest would maintain its own distinct identity under Mr Fadell’s continued stewardship.
The Nest Cam can be yours at $ 199 and can be ordered from here.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE PERMITS NOKIA AND ALCATEL-LUCENT TO PROCEED WITH PROPOSED COMBINATION
Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent today announced that the United States Department of Justice has granted early termination of the U.S. antitrust waiting period for the combination of Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent, permitting the transaction to proceed. Early termination of the U.S. antitrust waiting period takes us one important step closer to the closing of the pending transaction.
The parties continue to make good progress with the regulatory approval processes in the remaining relevant jurisdictions, with the parties having already obtained antitrust clearances in Brazil and Serbia. Both companies will continue to cooperate with the remaining authorities to close their reviews as quickly as possible.
The transaction remains subject to approval by Nokia shareholders, Nokia holding over 50.00% of the share capital of Alcatel-Lucent on a fully diluted basis upon completion of the public exchange offer, receipt of other regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2016.
Ever since Satya Nadella took on the roll in MS all its been is cut,cut cut ,not only devices or products but people,good people too and today once again new breaks of his latest shelling of staff..
Most of us know that Stephen Elop is now one of them,though some suggested his tenure at MS would be short-lived ,now the day has come but he remained there much longer than some anticipated,so where will he go now ??? This remains to be seen and shall be interesting over the coming weeks..Satya emailed his staff and this is what he had to say regarding Elop.
When Stephen Elop returned to Microsoft, he oriented MDG to create the best Microsoft experience through its devices, inclusive of hardware, software and services. He has been a strong advocate of the need to drive focus and accountability around the delivery of these experiences and has helped drive tighter alignment toward the ambition of more personal computing. With the structural change described above, Stephen and I have agreed that now is the right time for him to retire from Microsoft. I regret the loss of leadership that this represents, and look forward to seeing where his next destination will be.
So what’s new and who is in charge of what,well lets have a look..
Chris Capossela, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (will now also take on responsibility for Dynamics and Education marketing)
Kurt DelBene, Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Planning
Scott Guthrie, Executive Vice President, Cloud and Enterprise
Amy Hood, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Kathleen Hogan, Executive Vice President, Human Resources
Peggy Johnson, Executive Vice President, Business Development (will now lead our partnerships with mobile operators around the world)
Qi Lu, Executive Vice President, Applications and Services Group
Terry Myerson, Executive Vice President, Windows and Devices Group
Harry Shum, Executive Vice President, Technology and Research
Brad Smith, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Legal and Corporate Affairs
Kevin Turner, Chief Operating Officer (will also now take responsibility for the Dynamics sales and partner organization)
Ryanair have issued the following statement which will surely anger some customers for the suggested time-frame..
This is happening due to a Reservation System Upgrade. Speaking of apps and upgrades Ryanair have yet to release a Windows Phone app which they did say LAST YEAR it was in the works.
Due to an essential reservation system upgrade the below services on www.ryanair.com willbe unavailable on the 19/20 June 2015 (19:00hrs – 05:00hrs GMT+1). Ryanair strongly recommends that customers travelling on Friday 19th & Saturday 20th of June 2015, ensure that they have checked in online and printed their boarding passes by Thursday 18th of June 2015.
Online Check-in – Not available from 19:00hrs (GMT+1) on Friday 19th June 2015 until 05:00hrs (GMT+1) on Saturday 20th June 2015.
Customers should check-in online before or after the above closure times. Online check-in is available from 30 days before up to 2 hours prior to the flight departure time (except during the closure period).
New Bookings cannot be made on Ryanair.com/App between 21:00hrs (GMT+1) on Friday 19th June 2015 until 05:00hrs (GMT+1) Saturday 20th June 2015
Flight Changes (date/time/route) cannot be made between 21:00hrs (GMT+1) on Friday 19thJune 2015 until 05:00hrs (GMT+1) Saturday 20th June 2015
Review Existing Booking – This service is unavailable between 21:00hrs (GMT+1) on Friday 19th June 2015 until 05:00hrs (GMT+1) Saturday 20th June 2015.
Airport Check In /Bag Drop – The Airport Check In/Bag Drop desks open two hours prior to the scheduled departure and early check-in of baggage is highly recommended. The Bag Drop desks close strictly 40 minutes before the scheduled time of departure.
All passengers travelling with checked baggage are recommended to arrive at the airport 2 hours before their scheduled flight departure time.
