LG G3 First look and gallery.by @jimboireland #LGG3 #Android. #TechBuzz

Our LG G3 finally arrived today and we are delighted to have here at TBI headquarters.

This device is the best on offer from LG and LG have really upped their game in the last two years,the G2 was the previous version and have really given LG a good name in the premium end of things now with these two devices,albeit LG is not a major brand here in Ireland when it comes to smartphones the G3 has set some high standards and it is a pity no networks have taken this device on board into their device portfolio but maybe they might change their mind but by the time this happens the G4 will probably be announced.Ireland still lag behind our EU counterparts for handset choice in general which has lead many people to import good high end and mid tier devices networks choose to ignore or perhaps its a case of the manufacturers themselves not selecting Ireland to sell such devices.

The LG G3 comes with some new features such as a 1 watt speaker  at the rear,laser focus and the unusual placement of the volume key and power key which will take a bit to get custom to from the regular placement on devices today.On board the G3 is 5.5 inch screen with Quad HD,a Snapdragon 801 chipset,Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400 CPU,13 MP OIS dual flash camera and a nice 3000 mAh battery.We also have Knock Code on the device too.Device memory depends on spec,16 GB comes with 2 GB RAM and the  32 GB comes with 3 GB RAM.

We have 1440 x 2560 pixels, 534 ppi pixel density which looks great and the device has Corning Gorrila Glass 3.

You may notice a little laugh during the video but i like to keep things real so excuse that.

Are you a #MeteorMobile customer? Changes to Terms and Conditions as of 18th November.

Meteor have announced new changes for both Pay As You Go and Bill Pay customers so here is what’s happening below..Its for directory enquiry pricing..Click on images to be brought direct to pages on the Meteor Website.

PAY AS YOU GO..

 

METEOR PAYG.

 

 

 

BILLPAY CUSTOMERS.

 

 

Note this applies…but not mentioned in the billpay section..

Under Regulation 17 of the European Communities (Electronic Communications Networks and Services) (Universal Services and Users’ Rights) Regulations 2003, an operator shall, not less than one month prior to the date of implementation of any proposed modification, notify its subscribers to that service of the proposed modification in the conditions of the contract for that service and their right to withdraw without penalty from such contract if they do not accept the modification.

 

1. Definitions
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“Charges” -The charges for the Services, whether Bill Pay or Pay As You Go, as specified on www.meteor.ie , including, but not limited to, connection charges, monthly rental, tariff charges, Call charges, any applicable additional usage charges calculated according to the rates prevailing from time to time, administrative charges and charges for Third Party Services which the Customer may choose to receive.

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6. Payment, Charges and Tariff Plans
You are liable to pay for all charges incurred through your Meteor SIM card whether or not incurred by you personally (including VAT arising on the charges), and for all costs incurred in enforcing this Agreement. We reserve the right to vary Charges at our discretion. In the event that Charges are varied we will post notification of such changes on our web site, in-store and/or notify you via SMS or by post. You may therefore not receive notification if we have no contact details for you.

 

 

Samsung wants to make us recall the good old days with the new Galaxy Golden 2 By @VicenteA_George #Samsung #Android #Galaxy

Probably some of some of you haven’t knew that about a year ago Samsung released the Galaxy Golden. A flip style phone that combined the best of both worlds, that never made it beyond Asian market.

The Galaxy Golden

Apparently, the phone did quite well there because as a recent user guide leak shows that Samsung will probably be launching a successor any time soon.

 The Galaxy Golden 2

Our youngest readers probably look this phone as the weirdest thing ever. But the flip phones was one the greatest thing to had back then.

Unlike the previous model (which was pretty mid-range), this it’s a remastered high-end version.

It comes with Two 4.6” displays with 1280 x 768 resolution (one outside and other hidden against the keypad), a Snapdragon 801  quad-core Krait 400 at 2.5 GHz running Android 4.4, 2GB of RAM, an Adreno 330 GPU and 16mp rear camera (4K capable) with a pretty good 2mp front facing camera.

The Two Screens of the Phone

We still not have any information for the battery or the internal memory capacity.

The phone will be launching in China, through China Telecom and as usual in that market will come with two micro SIM card slots.

So there you have it, a phone that is still unknow if we’ll see outside the Asian market. But let us know in the comments if you will be interested in one if it surpass that barrier.

Source: Sammobile

Noreve leather flip case review for the #iPhone 6plus by @jimboireland #Noreve #Cases.

The iPhone 6 plus is a pretty big phone with a pretty big price tag so protection is vital and cases for the 6 plus even today are hard to come by from have seen from local stores,most cases are available on-line so have to be imported,one thing that needs looking into here is the availability of cases on the same day as launch but this seems to be still an issue to some extent over a wide variety of devices..

Thanks to Noreve we have been sent our custom case for the iPhone 6 the colour is Red which is not my preference but looks nice to be fair..

 

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Overall the case does offer us maximum protection if this flip style suits you,personally im not a fan of flip cases and prefer gel or just covers that surround the back and edges,those cases do offer less bulk than conventional flip or fold cases,this case did not add much bulk to the already big bulky phone so it was comfortable to use and felt fine in hand.

All ports on the device where easily accessible as seen in video,this is important some cases tend to get in the way of can be troublesome this would be mainly for cheap cases but not higher priced ones from well know case makers,thankfully Noreve has never has this problem with any case we have had from them and quality has always been great to say the least.

 

 

 

Noreve always have excellent packaging and presentation with their cases and its a great credit to them for the consistency here also what makes Noreve stand out is its options to the consumer to personalise their case to suit ones preference.

 

Characteristics.

 

Elegant case conceived in top quality handcrafted leather
– Easy-to-close case without non-magnetic closure nor snap closure
– Thermoplastic polymer inner structure with no EM interference
– Slim and padded design
– Access to basic functions (multiple openings on the leather)
– All sides protective case
– Protects the device in an optimal manner
– Access for light and proximity sensors
– Functions non-disturbing cases (GPS, Signal, Compass…)
– Camera lens & flash access
– Headphones and headset jack access
– Charging and synchronization cable access
– Beautiful interior lining embossed with the Noreve logo

 

Check out the iPhone 6 plus cases and more over at Noreve.The case (Tradition) we had will cost you €52.90 which is not bad,for some maybe its expensive but you get a premium quality case.

Google has just announced the Nexus Player! The Android companion you were waiting for your TV By @VicenteA_George #Google #Nexus #Android

Yesterday was a busy day for Google and grateful for all fans of the little bot. The company announced the highly anticipated Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 tablet (with a little HTC DNA outside),

However, the big surprise was Google’s Nexus Player! Built in collaboration with Asus. It’s the first Android-powered entertainment hub

The Nexus Player

The Nexus Player it’s a media player and a game console in a small package,has a 1.8 GHz quad-core Intel Atom CPU, 1gb of RAM, 8gb of storage, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, an HDMI port and a Micro USB 2.0 port.

The device ships with a Bluetooth remote, used for navigate through the interface. It has a built-in microphone allowing you to do voice search.

The Nexus Remote

The device has Google Cast right out of the box. This, allows you to cast media from an Android or iOS device, a Mac, a Chromebook or even a desktop PC.

Besides all this awesome features something that gamers will love it’s tha aditional joypad that can be used for gaming all your android games on the bigger screen.

The aditional ASUS Joypad

The Nexus Player will be up for pre-order on October 17, but will become available on November 3. It’ll be priced at $99, while the gamepad accessory will cost $39.

Here you can see this beauty in action.

Stay tuned for the latest info about new tech.

The Google Nexus 6 is officially announced.13 MP camera on board.by @jimboireland #Nexus

Its been doing the rumor mills for some time now and finally its official,the Google Nexus 6 has been announced.

 

 

More screen to see

The pixel-rich, 6″ Quad HD display is perfect for getting work done, playing games, and watching movies with stunning clarity.

More sound to hear

Dual front-facing speakers provide immersive stereo sound to give you the best audio for movies and games.

More powerful processor

The Snapdragon 805 quad-core 2.7GHz processor provides lightning fast multi-tasking and the Adreno 420 GPU gives you brilliant graphics.

 

 

Display

5.96” 1440×2560 display (493 ppi)

Battery

3220 mAh

Camera

13MP front-facing with optical image stabilization
2MP rear-facing

Processor

CPU: Qualcomm SnapdragonTM 805 – Quad Core 2.7 GHz
GPU: Adreno 420
Memory: 32 GB, 64 GB

 

The Nexus 6 also comes with Android L aka Lolipop and it has a huge battery at 3220 mAh which will see you through the day no problem,this is not the only device with the battery power so keep that in mind .

Also they claim that 15 mins charging will give you 6 hours of use which is quite impressive but yet to be tested in the real world.this surely is a good feature to have and working from new turbo charging technology.

The Nexus 6 is set to go up for pre-order on the 29th of October.

 

See more at GoogleNexus6

 

 

Vertu for Bentley smartphone announced will cost €12,500 by @jimboireland #Vertu

Vertu is a company that make luxurious phones that come with luxurious prices and they have been around for years and was indeed established by Nokia and later sold..

Vertu over the years have had many phones which are mostly limited edition are popular in the likes of Russia,when you buy a Vertu you get more than a phone,get a wealth of extras..

Concierge..

Concierge offers 24-hour worldwide assistance, recommendations and priority bookings.

  • 12-month subscription to Dedicated Concierge
  • Dedicated personal lifestyle manager
  • 24-hour worldwide team assistance
  • Fulfilling your every request with a personal touch

Life.

Life offers curated and personally tailored privileges.

  • Exclusive access to cultural events
  • Access to private members’ clubs
  • Invitations to iconic fashion events and happenings
  • VIP packages to major sporting events

Certainty.

Certainty helps provide peace of mind for your Vertu and your data.

  • 24/7 remote access technical support
  • iPass-optimised WiFi connectivity
  • Kaspersky anti-virus and anti-theft protection
  • Silent Circle encrypted communications services.

 

Thats pretty good don’t you think ? Well for the price of the phone i would say “YES”

Vertu for Bentley come with the following just to start.

  • Newmarket Tan Diamond Quilted Calf Leather
  • Diamond Knurled Titanium Side Rails
  • Exclusive Bentley Content
  • With Matching Complimentary Slip Case

 

Specs.

Operating system
Android™ 4.4 (KitKat)
Hardware characteristics
  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 801 2.3GHz Quad-core processor
  • 4.7” 1080p, brilliant, high contrast display at 473dpi, protected by sapphire crystal
  • 13 MP main camera with autofocus and twin LED flash
  • 2.1MP Skype™ compliant front camera
  • 64GB of internal memory
  • Stereo High-fidelity 11mm x 15mm loudspeakers with Dolby® Digital Plus surround sound decoding support
  • A-GPS + Compass
  • Gyro and accelerometer for orientation and game play
  • Qi Compatible Wireless Charging
Battery¹
  • Built-in rechargeable 2275mAh Li-ion battery
  • Talk time: Up to 15 hrs 30 mins (WCDMA)
  • Stand-by: Up to 380 hrs
Connectivity
  • Quadband GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
  • WCDMA Bands I, II, IV, V, VIII
  • DC-HSPA+ Release 8, Cat24, 42Mb/s Downlink, Cat6 5.76Mb/s Uplink
  • LTE Bands² 1-5,7,8,17,20 & 25
  • LTE FDD² Cat4,150Mb/s Downlink, 50Mb/s Uplink
  • Dual-band WLAN 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac incl. WAPI for PRC
  • MicroAB USB system connector with USB On-The-Go support
  • 3.5mm audio socket
  • Bluetooth® v4.0 + LE
  • CSR aptX® high quality encoded audio support
  • NFC including support for embedded and SIM based secure elements
  • WiFi hotspot (tethering & portable hotspot)

¹Some features are location, network and/or service dependent

²RoW (Rest of the World) software build only

 

 

 

Well there you go,got a Bentley?  If you do this will be pocket change for you.

Read more over at the Vertu Official site.