Just read post on Bluetooth app, I've been looking for suitable Bluetooth piece, but was told the ones that were available were useless for the function I wanted them for, which was mainly listen to lectures etc. Instead I ended up buying corded ear phones from cfwh....which I've still got unopened, as I'm thinking of returning them, as ideally I had set out to by a Bluetooth peice, if this app does what it says I could replace them. Anyway they were very expensive so I don't think the cost is justifiably for a pair of ear phones.
Anyway any advice on bluetooth piece would be really appreciated, as I've no idea what will work best with this app, and what I should look out for but it has to be from cfwh.�
I bought a pair from CPWH (that's Carphonewarehouse for those who aren't familiar with the stores in the UK.)
I tried the app with the plantronic headset and it worked for me, I even tried calling myself to see if the audio would continue after hanging up, (using the second app) and it worked for me. But remember, Bluetooth will drain the battery and the headset will need charging at least once a week, depending on how heavily you use it.
I bought mine via a friend who worked there. At the time it was on offer, so I got one and got the other free plus the staff discount. I ended up with 2 for �15 and its been about 3-4 years since and I haven't even opened the second pair which I picked up for the wife.
See if they will allow you to try someone's headset so you are satisfied before you buy it.
The plugs were another �15 each, apple sure know how to make money out of their customers.
I was gutted, but prefer to get original because you just cant trust the unoriginal products....I bought a charger once and it was getting heated within minutes that I had to dispose it, the risk of it causing a fire just wasn't worth it.
Get a refund and by the original but not from Apple.
I've seen them not so far from the Apple store, for example, there is an indoor market in Stratford not so far from the Westfield, they sell originals too but cheaper. I'm sire you can get it cheaper.
There's even a post office near my work place that sell it for �3 each (just the cable)
Just imagine the money you save, it could be given to charity.
Samsung Galaxy S5, specs and release slightly disappointing
The time has finally come and Samsung has taken the wraps off the Galaxy S5 officially and revealed the specifications that some may find a slightly disappointing ahead of the handsets release.
As you can see the handset that was leaked in all its glory earlier today has been unveiled to the world at the Mobile World Congress, and many of the Samsung Galaxy S5 specs were already known before the company revealed them officially a short time ago.
The device features a 5.1-inch Full HD touchscreen display that is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 quad core processor clocked at 2.5Ghz, which is coupled with 2GB of RAM. There will be either 16GB or 32GB of internal memory expandable by up to 64GB via microSD card.
On the back of the device is a 16-megapixel camera capable of 4K video capture at 30fps while around the front is a 2.1-megapixel shooter. There is now a swipe based fingerprint scanner on the home button along with an IP67 rating meaning the Galaxy S5 is both dust and waterproof.
Other features include NFC, 2,800 mAh battery, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, heart rate sensor, and an IR remote. The device will ship with Android 4.4.2 KitKat on board with the handset measuring 142mm x 72.5mm x 8.1mm weighing 145 grams.
As you can see the handset has a new soft touch removable rear cover that looks a little like the Nexus 7, and the handset has been promised to be available on April 11th. The device has of course got a number of new features that include an Ultra Power Saving Mode that is promised to provide 24 hours of battery life with only 10% of juice left.
The new fingerprint scanner can be used for payments and unlocking private videos and photos, and already a number of carriers in both the UK and US are stating they will be stocking the device once it is finally released.
HTC Launches Desire 816, 610 And 'Power To Give' App, For HTC One Users To Donate Computing Power To Scientists
HTC launched two unremarkable, mid-range smartphones today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. But while the HTC Desire 816 and 610 leave much to be desired, the Taiwanese company did unveil an exciting "Power To Give" app that allows HTC One and Butterfly users to donate spare mobile computing power to help scientific research projects. The reason for HTC's ho-hum smartphone launches is because the company is saving the launch of its actual flagship, an updated HTC One, for a big HTC event in New York on March 25. �
The HTC "Power To Give" app is currently available to just HTC One and Butterfly users, with compatibility for other Android coming over the next six months, PC Mag reported. The app crowdsources the spare mobile computing power of HTC smartphones to compete small parts of scientific research projects. While your smartphone won't cure cancer or find extraterrestrial life on its own, it will help scientists incrementally in their work.
The HTC "Power To Give" app lets you choose which project you want to help, from environment, medical, space and other scientific research. The app only works when your phone is plugged in and charging, with over 90 percent battery life and connected to Wi-Fi, so it won't drain your phone's power or use up your data. �The HTC app was built using BOINC, open source software, and there is already a BOINC app that allows users to donate power from their Android smartphone and tablets to science.
But HTC's two smartphones that focus on the mid-range market are not without some charm. The HTC Desire 816 is billed as the company's mid-range flagship, boosting an impressive 5-megapixel front camera to vastly improve your selfie-taking game. For comparison, the iPhone 5s has a 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera and the Samsung Galaxy S4 has a 2 megapixel front camera.
The HTC Desire 816 has a 1.6GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and a 5.5-inch, 720 x 1280p display. It also has a 13-megapixel rear camera, 6GB of storage with a MicroSD card slot, as well as dual, front-facing BoomSound speakers with built-in amplifiers. The extra-loud, front-facing speakers would appeal to those who use their smartphones for games and watching videos.
Meanwhile, the HTC Desire 610 has a 4.7-inch 540 x 960p display and runs on a 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 400 processor. It has an 8-megapixel rear camera, 1.3-megapixel front camera, 8GB of storage with a MicroSD card slot. The Desire 610 also has front-facing BoomSound speakers, which could appeal to music lovers.
HTC has yet to release pricing details for the two smartphones. If the price is low enough, it could make up for the less than stellar specs. The Desire 816 is coming out in China in March and globally in April, though it will have to be tweaked to be compatible to our LTE networks. The Desire 610 will come out in Europe in May, with no word on whether it will be released in the U.S.
HTC/Samsung facepalm Samsung/HTC! Interesting, which way round is it. I think HTC have been facepalmed in this case.
HTC Fires Shots At The Galaxy S5 Announcement, Fails To Pay Attention To Details
Shots fired! Shortly after the announcement of Samsung's Galaxy S5, HTC tweeted a message for Samsung fans that hinted, of course, at the upcoming next-gen One refresh, scheduled for March 25
Buyer's remorse, coming soon to S5 owners on March 25th (the day the next One will be announced). Except for the part where the S5 won't actually be out until April, which invalidates the logic of the whole message. Nice try though, HTC. Definitely keep trying, you'll get it right next time (I'm serious, we do enjoy the jabs).
Battle has recommenced!
Enjoying the jabs, but seriously HTC need to deliver something good to avoid becoming the subject of ridicule and mocking come March 25th.
I also wonder how long those that want the new HTC One phone will have to wait for it.
[quote"Ahmeduk"]HTC need to deliver something good to avoid becoming the subject of ridicule and mocking
To be honest, seeing the S5 and some of its specs, I really feel they haven't done well this time. Even the new midrange HTC's "seem" far better.
I also cant see how HTC can better the current One. I really cant fault it (apart from the option of an SD card). Its perfect and the feel of the phone out does anyphone on the market. I have a bad feeling that they wont do justice the new model. How can they improve something so good in design. They only thing they can do is improve on features, but design is A1, no doubt.
Another problem they have is what they would call it, they've run out of names so I guess it'll be something silly and simple. Remember One is separate entity, so they cant really get rid of the One and call it HTC Two.
If the new design isn't as good as the current handset, it'll FAIL big time. But It looks like they don't have a choice and will improve just a little bit on the design, not much.
HTC One wins GSMA's top smartphone of the year at Mobile World Congress
We're all patiently awaiting HTC's March 25 events in London and New York, where it's all but official that we'll get a new version of one of our favorite smartphones of the past year. (We did get a smaller announcement this week, with the Desire 816.) But today, at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, HTC's�current (and very much still relevant) flagship is receiving a pretty major accolade by the GSMA, the group that puts on this little show that we call MWC.
The HTC One wins "Best Smartphone," breaking Samsung's two-year winning streak (for the Galaxy S2 and Galaxy S3).
For HTC and the smartphone industry, from the folks in the suits to the boots on the ground, this is a pretty big deal.�
We all have our favorites, of course. And while some of us here at Android Central were leaning in other directions toward the end of the year (hello, Moto), nobody�- and I do mean nobody�- would not recommend the HTC One. That's a pretty strong statement by us, and validated today by the GSMA, we believe.
And it's also worth another mention that the HTC�One is one of the first carrier-branded phones (this really goes for us in the U.S.) to be updated to Android 4.4 KitKat. That's not a small thing, either.
Other winners of note:
AT&T and Filip Technologies Inc. for FiLIP, and AT&T for Digital Life
A wearable for children that gives them emergency contact capability and parents a little more piece of mind. We've got one in to review, by the way, which will happen once we're home from Spain. Here's a very short preview.
AT&T also was honored for best consumer mobile service with its Digital Life offerings, which tie your home into your smartphone.
LG, most innovative device manufacturer of the year
LG moved the volume and power buttons to the back of the phone starting with the G2�and taught us all to knock-on to wake our devices - and it worked!
Not a bad showing at all from the Android manufacturers.
This cannot be undone and I am sure it will be greatly appreciated.
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