The Hannspree sport watch gives us a few ways to track things such as a pedometer,weight loss tracking.sleep monitoring and message notifications.also sorting a long battery life it will make it attractive to some,with an Oled display which the digits are small you will get about 8-10 days of life. You can download a companion app from the store and simply sync to your watch via bluetooth and its good to go..Find out how we got on over the coming days,check out our unboxing and quick look below.
UNBOXING
Ok the watch is cheap its not meant to be the Moto 360 some people expect these things on products,the moral of the story is you get what you pay for in life this is testament here with the Hanspree Budget watch it does however offer plenty if not more for the beginner or novice if you will.For its first attempt its good mostly besides the sometimes annoying pairing which took so time,the battery life is excellent compared to rivals in its category and means less charging,as an example i have to charge my Moto 360 DAILY which does bother me,its like having a second phone to cater for even though i do carry 2 devices daily its catering for it that annoys most with plugs everywhere..
There is a companion app available in the store which can be downloaded HERE Quite good to have of course and pairing with your device can be a bit slow at time,having tried it on several devices i did find the pairing process tedious at first,after that it was fine on connecting the next morning most of the time..
Feature：
> Pedometer Function and Walking Distance
> Sleep Monitoring
> Message and Call Notification
> Alarm Clock
> OLED Display
> Splash Resistant
> Bluetooth Connectivity
> Long Battery Life
Accuracy.
Well it was good with some hit and misses but this is quite common even with high end alternatives,overall though this needs room for improvement and for its first attempt we can allow for it i guess,there is an array of options to turn on and off so this gives you control over what you want recorded.Steps/Distance/ActivityTime/Calories/Battery Level/Calls/Messages/Medication Reminder/Alarm Timer all included so not to be sniffed at.
Comfort level.
It is big,for me though it was not an issue but its light and does not bother me,compared to a Moto 360 it look cheap,that it is for the price you pay,but overall it was comfortable to wear light and thin.You may find yourself having to twist it back depending how you wear it,some wear watches in general face down i wear mine face up but thats just me.Comparing to a Moto 360 might seem harsh but most come in around the same size,some other trackers maybe of a different shape too like rectangular which i think is a better fitting design as opposed to the typical circle or squared designs we see.
Design
Light,circular and cheap. For its first attempt its not bad but be vigilant. The clasp broke on our review unit which to be fair can happen to anyone,especially when its been used quite often,perhaps a spare clasp could be in the retail package in future to coincide with its second strap that comes with it which is a nice addition to the deal.
Display
Small and minimal,often having to tap the screen multiple times to view details this is annoying,there is more blank space than needed for its first attempt,perhaps this is the base design for going forward which is forgivable,nonetheless pointless space wasted.
Overall thoughts
Not bad really considered the price point (£29.99),considered you could add an extra couple of euros and get something better its does the job mostly well,again this is for people really looking not to spend much money and want to venture into the wearable world and this is ideal in that respect,Also its tough apart from the clasp so you can drop it and not worry,i look forward to whats ahead for this and hopefully the space wasted is going to used well in an upcoming model and then we can see what has been learned and how well the next model has learned from this one.
The LG watch Urbane is one of the better looking Android Wear accessories (with the Huawei Watch) and now you can add another great function to it, make calls directly on your wrist!
Well, is not that easy as pick up your wrist and call, you’ll need your phone as the Urbane watch lacks cellular connectivity. what this app do is transform your smartwatch into a handsfree accessory.
Something strange happens this time though, this app is only compatible with the Urbane model. LG has two other SmartWatches but for some reason the app in not available for these.
Maybe they’ll made available for all latter, this decision has raise the wrath of plenty LG SmartWatch users that don’t choose the Urbane model.
The LG Urbane was launched in the Google Store for $349 has has some of the better android wear specs you can find.
You can grab an Urbane Watch HERE and the app HERE
Will you choose the Urban Watch now you know this? Or you have one right now and can enjoy this new app?
Let us know in the comments or Tweet us using #techbuzzireland
Now that we tend to store everything on the cloud, the big companies are in a silent war, to be the one you choose.Cloud storage is now being pushed by most and offering plenty of free storage this is an extra option for potential buyers and for devices that lack SD expansion for those who use cloud its a bonus regardless.
Well this time it was Google and its cloud service the one that has a big offer.
When you use a Windows Phone you get 15 GB free extra storage on your OneDrive account, when you get a Samsung or a HTC you’ll get 50 GB free extra storage on your Dropbox account.
But this time Samsung did something unexpected and partnered with Microsoft to offer to new Office apps and MS services right out of the box (including 100GB of storage on OneDrive)
Maybe Google thought that is now time to offer something really attractive to get the eyes of everyone on their own Cloud service.
And now they did it with the help of LG, it was announced one the G4 event that owners of the new LG flagship will get 100 GB of free Drive storage!
Whether this is good or not, is a pretty big deal.
Are you going to pick up the G4 and they 100GB on Drive or the Galaxy S6 and they 100GB on OneDrive? Let us know in the comments below or Tweet us using #techbuzzireland
The successful Nokia N1 Tablet has been China exclusive since it was launched on January, but last week Nokia held a big event on Taiwan to announce the Slate.
Starting this May the country will be able to get the N1 for around $268 or 8,190 TWD (local currency). We still have no words on when or even If the N1 tablet will be available globally.This has somewhat annoyed Nokia fans who are still waiting to get their hands on the tablet.
In case you missed the news, let’s take a look at the specs again:
A 7.9-inch screen (4:3 aspect ratio) with a resolution of 1536 x 2048 pixels.
A 64-bit quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 CPU clocked at 2.3 GHz.
2 GB of RAM.
32 GB of internal memory.
A 5 MP front-facing camera an 8 MP rear camera.
A 5300 mAh battery.
Android 5.0 Lollipop of course with Nokia’s Z Launcher.
All of that in a 6.9mm-thin aluminum body.
Will you get one if you can? Let us know in the comment secction below or Tweet us using #techbuzzireland
In 2014 you may remember the KillBiller app we spoke about which hit Android well now the wait is over and for those on iOS its now available to download and of course its free.
With so many plans available from various networks today it can be tough to decide what suits each individuals needs,KillBiller is here to make this choice for you and will be welcome by all to save money in the long run,in a world of SMS,Data or Voice KillBiller will find the right plan for you,to note SMS is dying a slow death and Data is the way forward these days with most of us accessing content on our devices..But everyone is different and here is the solution to save money.
Daniel McCarthy explains to us about the App..
Each year, Irish people waste millions of euro overspending on mobile phone subscriptions. The
National Consumer Agency* estimate that on average people save €288 per year when they
change mobile phone plans, yet only 9% of Irish people switch provider each year. A primary
reason why people don’t switch is confusion in selecting the right plan.
The KillBiller application, which has been used over 16,000 times by Irish Android mobile phone
users, eliminates this confusion by analysing subscribers usage and recommending the mobile
phone plans that will save them the most money. KillBiller is now available on iPhone.
What is KillBiller?
KillBiller is a mobile application that saves people money on their mobile phone bill. KillBiller looks
at every call, text, and MegaByte sent and works out the best mobile phone provider and plan for
you. Released on Android in late 2014, from 29th April KillBiller will be available on iOS devices.
How much can people save?
The average savings for users are over €20 per month, or between €200 and €300 per year.
How does KillBiller actually work?
KillBiller analyses users’ actual phone usage against all of the plans available from Irish operators.
The app takes details of the calls, messages and data used by you on your phone and, based on
this, calculates how much you would have spent on each plan. Having found the right plan,
KillBiller offers users the convenience of switching networks within the app.
Everything is automatic – People don’t need to know how many minutes, texts, or megabytes they’ve used.
Are people switching networks?
Despite the fact that the average saving for people who switched mobile phone plans in Ireland is
a huge €288, last year only 9% of Irish people changed mobile phone provider. Research indicates
that one reason why the switching rate is low is that it is both difficult and confusing to determine
the best plan to be on. Irish people are wasting millions of euro on unused minutes, allowances,
and unlimited plans, when the average usage profile only uses 207 minutes, sends 129 texts, and
uses 1.3 GB of data (for smartphones)**.
The KillBiller app has been available for download on Android since late 2014 and has seen its user
base increase in recent months as a result of prominent media coverage both online (Irish Times,
Irish Independent, Irish Tech News, thejournal.ie) and on radio (Matt Cooper on Today FM,
Newstalk Breakfast, the Sunday Business Show). On the back of this success, the application is now
all set for its much anticipated launch on Apple’s iOS.
How does KillBiller make money?
KillBiller’s main revenue model is based upon commission for people switching operators from
within the application. Currently the application supports all bill pay plans, but prepay plans will be
added very shortly aiming to have pre-pay functionality in June.
For more information about the app please see our website http://killbiller.com/ or get in touch
using the contact details below.
About KillBiller
KillBilller is an early stage company that originated at the Dublin Launch48 startup weekend in
2013. The KillBiller team are a trio based in Dublin and our mobile phone plan comparison app is
our first. We have a passion for consumer transparency that is complimented with a love of
technology and general geeky abilities.
The GPA HURLING App, a mobile game for Android and iOS, was released recently to coincide with the National Hurling League final between Cork and Waterford. Fans of rival teams compete against each other in real-time and virtually determine the result of an upcoming GAA fixture.
The official Gaelic Players Association (GPA) Game lets you play the ancient Gaelic Game of Hurling and determine which county wins the next real-life fixture. Flick the hurling sliotar over the bar and your score counts for the GAA team you selected.
Developed under a partnership between Zoodazzle and the Gaelic Players Association (GPA), the game uses real-time mobile technology to continuously update team scores and sponsor images within the actual gameplay. These updates are immediately visible on each fan’s smartphone.
According to Ciaran Davies, CEO of Zoodazzle, “We recognised from an early stage the opportunity for our technology within sports sponsorship and as a result developed the SportsCarver platform. Sport sponsorship has become a triangle of association between the team, the sponsors and the fans. Using SportsCarver we developed a game for the fans which is driven by team loyalty and supported by seamlessly integrated sponsor images. Unlike banner ads, sponsors can now connect with fans in the moment not take them out of it. In addition sponsor brand images can be dynamically updated and targeted at fans based on time, location or audience type.”
In the closing stages of the first fixture, almost 2 virtual frees per second were taken by fans. Within a week of its launch, fans had scored over 120,000 times and the game has entered both the iPhone and Google Play charts.
GPA Chief Executive Dessie Farrell stated that “Our technology partnership with Zoodazzle is opening up exciting opportunities for the association within the digital sport sector. Enabling our partners to engage positively with fans through the GPA Hurling App is furthering our objective of supporting players to be their personal best. Over 10,000 downloads demonstrate the appetite amongst fans for mobile games based around our national sports.”
Choose a GAA team jersey from the two Counties playing in an UPCOMING REAL-LIFE FIXTURE and decide which team wins the hurling match by scoring as many points as you can.
See in real-time your score combined with other fans’ scores. Watch the countdown clock and see in real-time who is winning the competition.
PLAY AGAINST OTHER GAA FANS
The GPA Hurling Game is the first fan-based game where your score determines the winner. This isn’t fantasy league. Instead you decide who wins by playing as often as possible and encouraging your friends to do the same.
There are two modes PRACTICE and COMPETITION. When in competition mode a countdown clock runs until the players actually go head-to-head on the hurling pitch. Support the players by playing this game and then support them on the day by attending the match.
The game is quite good with great graphics and sound so enjoy folks.
About the Gaelic Players Association: The Gaelic Players Association supports players to be their personal best, advances player welfare, protects their interests and promotes the skills of Gaelic games About Zoodazzle: Zoodazzle, the company behind the SportsCarver Platform (http://www.sportscarver.com/), specialises in mobile game development software and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
Download this game both on Android and iOS below. Let us know what you think.
Irish Radioplayer (radioplayer.ie) is a partnership between RTÉ and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland,its just been launched on Android and iOS but not on Windows Phones,sorry WP users… You guys will have to continue to use TuneIn Radio which we all know so well,Android and iOS users alike.The App works fine on our old HTC One but seemed to crash on our ONE M9.
“Works well with HTC One, Samsung Galaxy S3, Samsung Galaxy S4, Asus Phonepad, Asus Nexus 7 and other devices.Car Mode, Sleep Timer, and a slick layout for iPhone” according to the description on the app page linked below.so perhaps check your device and leave some feedback,feedback always helps to improve things.
Scroll through radio recommended just for you, see what’s local or trending, save your favourite stations and shows, and play them with one tap.All RTÉ services, and dozens more great Irish stations, on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod. Tune in to live streams of radio, or browse our on-demand programmes and podcasts.
This radio app has everything from news and sport – to pop, rock, indie, dance, jazz, and classical. It’s perfect for football, hurling, rugby, and UK soccer at the weekend.
Launching the app, the Minister for Communications, Alex White, said: “The Irish Radioplayer app will be of great benefit to all Irish radio stations that take part in it. Listeners will benefit from having a quality audio stream of their favourite local, regional or national radio shows available, regardless of where they are. It’s also an innovative way of promoting Irish stations in an increasingly competitive multi-platform environment.”
Irish Radioplayer is a partnership between RTÉ and the Independent Broadcasters of Ireland, aimed at making radio listening easier. The partnership is backed by RTÉ (owners of stations like RTÉ Radio 1, RTÉ 2fm, RTÉ lyric fm, RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, RTÉ Gold, RTÉ 2XM, RTÉ Jr Radio, RTÉ Pulse and RTÉ Radio 1 extra).
The IBI includes UTV (who run FM104, Q102, C103, Cork’s 96FM, Galway Bay FM, WLRFM, Live 95FM and LMFM), and Communicorp (operators of Newstalk, Today FM, TX FM, Spin 103.8 and Spin Southwest).
Other IBI member stations in Radioplayer include Beat, Clare FM, Classic Hits 4fm, East Coast Radio, Highland Radio, iRadio, KCLR 96FM, Kfm, Midlands 103, Midwest Radio, Northern Sound, Ocean FM, Radio Kerry, Radio Nova, Red FM, Shannonside 104, South East Radio, Sunshine and Tipp FM.
Overall the app works well, sounds and looks good too with an easy UI.
Access Earth is an app that can help you find reliable up-to-date accessibility information about a place or a business,its gathered together by a volunteer network which has collected data from a number cities around the globe,and constantly adding new data to their database..Access Earth is a mission to provide people with any relevant accessibility information about various points of interest around the world,This app will be super beneficial to those with a physical disability.
Also there is a web version available which is free to use which will look like this below you can get to this page by following THISlink.
