Tag: #windowsphone

Windows10 will be the only fully supported OS for newer hardware By @VicenteA_George #Intel #AMD #W10

As the year is starting many of you are planning on upgrade you PC’s or laptops but if you’re thinking of getting the latest and greatest specs the only version of Windows you can use is Windows 10

Although as today, there’s more than 200 millions devices running Windows 10 there’s also millions of other that still prefer to use the old but reliable Windows 8/8.1 or even Windows 7, (specially companies)

And given the fact this versions of the OS are going to get updates ’till 2020 and 2023 is not a bad idea at all, but there’s a catch.

After CES las week, Microsoft has made official their commitment to Windows 10 as a “One OS to rule them all” therefore, they want to W10 to be on more and more devices.

So with the announcements of the upcoming silicon such as :

Intel’s “Kaby Lake”

Qualcomm’s “8996” 

and AMD’s “Bristol Ridge”

Microsoft is planning on rely on this manufactures “a better integration between software and hardware to improve performance” on every device.

How? There’s going to be limitations on how the devices will perform under certain OS, if you have W7 or W8 your system is not going to be well optimize, but if you have W10 you will get up to 30x better graphics and 3x battery life (which is certainly unfair as it’s a really big difference in graphics)

You still are going to be able to install any of the former versions but without the proper optimizations your system will be very vulnerable.

Actually, even the recently announced Skylake silicon is going to have a downfall as those who are still on W7 or W8.1 just going to get security updates until July 17th of 2017.

So this is one of those situation in which you have to choose between to two worst options.

But, what are your thoughts on this matter? Are you happy with this decision?

Or do you think is worth the risk keeping up the old W7 or the not so old W8.1 around?

Let us know in the comment below or tweet us at @jimboireland or @VicenteA_George

Source: Microsoft

 

Word Flow keyboard is coming to iPhone By @VicenteA_George #Windows #iPhone #Keyboard

Windows fans all over the world has always been proud of the built-in keyboard of W8 and W8.1 as it broke a Guinness World Record for the fastest typing when it was launched.

But ever since Microsoft took over the Nokia Cell phone Division some of those key features of WP are starting to be ported to other platforms, one of the “most infamous moves” was when Cortana became available in other platforms even before being completely available on the WP ecosystem.

Well, this time is the same famous keyboard the one being ported, as accordingly to an e-mail sent to some Windows insiders, they want to have the app available on iOS and possibly on Android.

What does this mean to the WP ecosystem?

Well, it depends on you and if you see the glass half full or half empty.

The Word Flow keyboard resembles what third party apps like Swipe or SwiftKey can do on both operative systems, which is not a warm welcome.

The app is apparently being developed for iPhone 5s and above, although the real question is:

Would you use the WP Keyboard on your device if you already have some of the aforementioned apps?

What’s you opinion on Microsoft and multiple apps going outside of their “home”? Let us know in the comment section or tweet us using #techbuzzireland

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#MixRadio exits beta and is now availabe on #Android and #iOS #Streaming #Music #MixRadioLive

MixRadio fans will know that its been in beta for some time now on Android and iOS but not any more,its now available to download direct from the store.Up until recently its been always available on Windows Phone,today that’s now changed its cross platform.But it will always remain on Windows Phone unless MS change that so its not forgot its loyal Windows Phone fans from where it all began.

“We will also continue to deliver a great service to existing users on Windows Phone,” says MixRadio CEO Jyrki Rosenberg. Also today they have announced a partnership with HTC to integrate with Blinkfeed.

What is MixRadio – MixRadio is the perfect FREE app for music lovers who like to discover fresh new tunes every day. As you listen, MixRadio learns the artists you like, giving you a PERSONALISED experience. The more you listen, the better it gets. So, with a whole world of songs out there, you can spend more time listening and less time searching.Enjoy playlists custom-made to your unique taste from our library of over 35 million tracks. Play them in high quality audio to experience them at their best. Then download your favourite mixes to listen OFFLINE without the hefty data charges!Discover your perfect playlist with My Mix
– MixRadio learns what you like, to play new music you love
– Select a handful of your favourite artists
– Heart a track as it’s playing and we’ll learn about what you like
– Discover fresh new tracks intelligently tailored to your music tastes, as well as hearing old favourites.Thousands of handcrafted mixes
– Curated mixes put together by a host of global music gurus from around the world
– Personally ordered and suggested based on what you like
– Everything from the latest charts and party soundtracks, to genre specific mixes.

You can even listen offline!
– Download your top mixes, go offline and avoid data costs
– Swap your offline mixes when you feel like a change
– Keep the music flowing wherever you go with access to hundreds of tunes

Let your friends in on your winning mixes. Share them via Facebook and Twitter to show off your skills.

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#AccessEarth – Find reliable and up-to-date accessibility information about a place or business.#WindowsPhone #Apps

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 THIS link.

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We’re safe! Windows Phone Recovery Tool confirmed by Microsoft By @VicenteA_George #microsoft #windows #windowsphone

A couple of days ago we spoke that Microsoft is going to release a Preview of Windows 10 for phones some point this month, and now we can be safe that if something goes wrong and is to much to look at, we can go back to WP 8.1.1


Thanks to a Tweet of  the man who apparently never sleeps has now confirmed that such tool exists and will be able to all of us.
The process as well all the features of W10 for phones are still unknown but a Video is coming too and there we can take a closer look at what W10 will do with our phones.

Stay tuned for more Buzz!

PicHit.Me App launches on Android and iOS,Windows Phone update soon.by @jimboireland #PicHitMe

PicHit.Me is an exciting app where you can upload photos and make money it launched initially on Windows Phone last year and now has spread its wings to two more platforms which is Android and iOS,Often the case with well known apps its the reverse order here as Windows Phone users had the chance to use this app before any other..

What is PicHit.Me.

PicHit.Me contains three basic sections.

  • Market – A fun and vast photo market, where you get access to people’s photos and can request the photos you need. The photo market’s goal is to be where the photo need is big (starting of in PowerPoint and Word).
  • Missions – Photo missions where you can participate and upload your photos in order to earn money, win prizes, get rewarded with coupons, learn more about photographing, show your photo skills, compete or get reviews and ratings from others.
  • Me – Your account where you collect all your rewards, create your profile, gather your favorite photos in albums, connect to other members and interact with the community.

 

PicHit.Me is an eco-system that connects billions of people in need of photos with the billions of people with a camera.

PicHit.Me is global. PicHit.Me targets everyone. PicHit.Me opens up new ways to learn and earn money by taking photos.

PicHit.Me offers a fun, easy and affordable way to legally use photos

 

PicHitMe has been on WindowsPhone and has been a big success so if you have not tried it yet now is the time..

 

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Now PicHit.Me has hit Android and iOS this is great news for them and its great new for those who have been waiting to use the App.

PicHit.Me is the perfect app for both photographers and people looking for legally cleared images. Those in need of photos have the ability to find the perfect image by requesting photos from the community of photographers. The request feature engages a crowd of photographers to capture the images straight from your imagination. Photographers can in turn accomplish these missions for a chance to be rewarded.

 

You can download PicHit.Me on here  on  iOS  Android and Windows Phone ,also to note the Windows Phone app will be getting updated next month which is good news for users..

Also said today

Simply download the app, create a PicHit.Me account and post your fantastic photos to the relevant missions. There is even a $250 reward up for grabs in our latest Challenge, as we search for the perfect PowerPoint background – so be sure to upload to this mission to be in with a chance of winning.

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Twitter for Windows Phone gets an update AT LAST. by @jimboireland #Twitter #WindowsPhone

Well its been how many months now since twitter last seen an update on Windows Phone yes it was way back then when Android and iOS reaped updates quite regular especially Twitter for Android.

Todays news will be welcome for many users of the app but i fear third party apps have took over the official with apps like Tweetium and Twabbit for example,Windows Phone users have given up along time ago on the official app so can it claw back any of its old friends,well lets see what is new..

Much awaited was to add photos via DM and to have the ability to upload more than one photo at a time and this is now possible which will help current users of the app.We also have people hub integration also you can now ask Cortana (where available) to send tweet when in the app..You can now also share websites from IE to the app from your device,Apart from that there is no cosmetic changes either so it still looks a bit on the outdated side there and notifications are still an issue and sharing is also missing although you can via IE.

Source   Thanks for the tip Milorad.

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Browse the news from the entire Internet in one app with #FeedViewer #WindowsPhone by @jimboireland

There is many news apps out there today on any platform and plenty of new aggregators examples on Windows Phone would be Magnify and Flipboard which are kind of similar but nice apps all the same and new apps are always welcome on Windows Phone

This is a new app made by Václav Dajbych who sent it in for us to test out and it seems nice and i like the layout too,you can select from already loaded news sources and then you can add more yourself using the add sources option.

 

The app is quite new so i found one bug initially on testing it out such as not been able to add some RSS feeds giving an error but other than that its quite a nice app and looks well,you can also view the content off line once read,the app initially shows you the main story and some text then you can view the entire article with one tap then you can mark the article as read when finished,to move from one article to another you simply swipe to the left.

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As you can see its mostly BBC thats pre-installed on the app but you can add more sources if required,you can pick from News,Sports,Tech,Business etc and you will have an option with your active feeds which of course can be removed if you wish,there is also a nice live tile too for your homescreen.

What do you think ? Sound off below in the comments..

DOWNLOAD FEED VIEWER.

Clock O’ Matic. Give your Windows Phone a taste of Lollipop #Clocks #Multipurpose by @jimboireland

There is no shortage of alarm clock apps on any OS today which its fair to say but we now how a new alarm clock which gives you windows phone users a taste of lollipop on your device,and been an Android user myself these two are more or less identical to each other as pictured below on the Nexus 6 and Lumia 535

Clock o Matic does however give you much more that just the time. It gives you alarms,stopwatch and countdown timers just to begin with..

Clock O’ Matic Unique than other Apps
– It’s All Purpose
– It functions even if the App is switched OFF the Stopwatch and Timer will continue ticking
– Notification Center Access for Adding Quick Alarms,Timers,World Time and Stopwatch
-Live Transparent Beautiful Background
-Randomized Textured Background
– Complete User Customization with 300+ Color Swatches

Alarms:-
1. Adding Unlimited Number of Alarms
2. Alarms can be DISABLED and Old Alarms can be RE-ENABLED
3. Collection of Alarm Sounds from Soothing Sounds to Extreme Wake up Sounds
4. Clockface Animation in Adding Alarms for Retro Effect
5. Alarms added via Timepicker option also available

 

Clock:-
1. Digital Clock with Changing Shades during the Day similar to Android Lollipop Clock
2. Tapping On Clock will open a Night Shade Clock with dim lights
3. World Clock includes ALL TimeZones
4. Clocks Update Every Minute

Stopwatch:-
1. Clean UI with only Necessary Buttons under an Event
2. Faint HeartBeat Animation
3. Results are in TEXT Format that makes it Easy for Sharing unlike .csv formats
4. Stopwatch Clock Ticks In and OUT of App without Battery Loss
5. Remembers your Lap times

Countdown Timer:-
1. Clean UI with Elegant Design
2. Add Unlimited Number of Timers
3. Timers Tick IN and OUT of App

Live Tile Clock Updates Every Minute when Start Screen is Awakened
Transparent Tile Clock.

Download by clicking the image below..