Discover the 2-in-1 StikBox case By @VicenteA_George #Stikbox #Iphone #Photo

Apparently the more we want to avoid it the more common they get but let’s face it, even when not all of us are fan of these sometimes they come in handy like when you’re with a large group of friends or simply want to showcase the place where you and your wife are spending the honeymoon.

Well the solution could be here already, meet StikBox the 2-in-1 case and Selfie Stick.

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This beautiful design case has a secret but useful purpose, the patron that can be seen on the back is in fact allows you to have a full length selfie stick with you all the time.

How do this works? Simple! Just pull the rails, rotate the phone, adjust the camera and that’s it!

The Full aluminum rail will hold the phone secure while you take your photo.

This whole idea is brilliant but needs your help to become a reality, right now the project can be found on a Kickstarter campaign that still has a month to go and already has backed almost half of what they need.

There are several options to choose from with all of them offering the StikBox in different combinations, of color and quantity.

The case is just 0.6 inches deep and the case fully contains the 28.3-inch stick that also acts as kickstand for viewing content on the when your hands are full.

So as you can see is a pretty great idea, which can be seen during CES 2016 as the guys are going to be there showcasing their product.

But why don’t you take a look:

https://vimeo.com/144301943

So quoting the CEO of the company Yekutiel Sherman “why carry two things, when you can carry one?”

The case was made with Iphone in mind but due to a high demand of their product they are going to make it also available for the Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge too.

If you want to have one for yourself just go HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Meet Yu Yutopia the new king of budget By @VicenteA_George #Android #Cyanogen

This has been the year of budget but powerful devices, like the One Plus X or the Moto X 2015

But, what is a truly “bang for buck”? For me is that device that offers the best specs possible within the smaller price tag, and this time that gadget seems to have come from India

Meet the Yu Yutopia

The Yutopia was officially unveiled  last week and right now is exclusive to Amazon India, offering and really attractive price and outstanding specs

But don’t take my word, look for yourself

Display Size:  5.2 inch
Resolution:  QHD (2560×1440 pixels)
Dimensions:  146.6 x 72.66 x 7.22mm (Camera bump thickness 9.07mm)
Operating System:  Cyanogen OS 12.1 on top Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
CPU:  64- Bit Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Octa-core CPU  (2.0GHz x 4 / 1.GHZ x 4)
GPU:  Adreno 430
RAM:  4GB
Storage:  32 GB
Sensors:  Fingerprint, Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Barometer.
Battery:  3000mAh Li-Polymer battery with Quick Charge
Speakers:  Rear facing speakers
Microphones:  Dual-microphone with noise cancellation
Ports for Data & charging: USB 2.0
Audio:  3.5mm
Buttons:  Power Button, Volume Rockers, On-Screen Buttons
SIM: DUAL:  Micro & Nano
Camera
Sensor:  21 Megapixel
Lenses:  6 lenses
OIS:  Yes
Flash:  Dual
Front Camera:  8 Megapixel
Video:  4K resolution Video
Connectivity
GSM:  850/900/1800/1900MHz
WCDMA:  B1/B8
FDD-LTE:  B3/B5/B7/B20
TDD-LTE:  B40
Wi-Fi:  802.11a/b/g/n/ac(2.4G and 5G), 1×1 stream
Bluetooth:  Bluetooth 4.1

 

As you can see there is an impressive device, specially if you consider the full metal body surrounding all of that, have an eye to the full video is really well made:

Price at ₹24,999 or $376 USD (which is just a tip over the OnePlus 2) is incredible what you can get for under $400
And although it looks like the Nokia Lumia 830 especially from the back, the fingerprint sensor and the brilliant 2K display will immediately change your mind.
Plus the Cyanogen base guarantee  you’ll get Android 6.0 with all the goodies only the guys a Cyanogen can deliver.
Something worth noticing is the fact this is the first Indian phone to come with a Snapdragon chipset instead of the MediaTek one they always use to reduce costs moreover we-ll see how they handle the heat problem.
The device can be Pre-order right now here: Amazon.in and is going to star shipping on December 26th
 If you want to take another look you can go here: Yutopia
What do you think of this new trend of budget but awesome phones? Will you get the Yutopia if you have the chance?

 

 

 

Nokia Lumia 830 Gold edition unboxing and comparison. #Lumia

The Nokai Lumia 830 special edition has landed and there is nothing new about this device apart from that its hard to get and that the external colour is all thats changed,everything else has remained the same internally including its optics and,the packaging also has nothing extra either.So here is just a quick unboxing and comparison of the original 830 vs its Gold brother which looks rather well….

Below is a video and the we have some side by side images of both devices.Any questions just fire away…

 

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

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..

 

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

 

 

 

 

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