Notify Update V 1.8 Review For Android

Notify Beta app is a nice  Heads-Up app for Android. It a notification that floats on screen and disappears in a matter of seconds if you don't reply or respond to the notifications. There are now more than 60 apps that work very well with this application. This notification app won't interfere you with what you are already doing on screen.  You can swipe it away or jump right into the action of the notification. A few months ago, I did a app review on this application. I even was contacted by the developers (Skyler Martin) about it for a follow up. So this is fellow up on how the app has progressed and changed. Now from the past few days it has been working just fine on my Motorola Moto G3 and my Motorola Nexus 6. But the only CON I have seen with this app is that on my Motorola Nexus 6, it uses up 127MB of RAM, but on my Motorola Moto G 3rd Gen, it only took up 27MB. Which is a little odd. But I have reached out to the developer about this and there will  be a patch fixed in the next update.  Other than that, this app is great! It does what it says it will. Thats notify you.  Below are some screenshots in what app looks like and how it works, I will also leave a video below.  For those of you who havent tried this app, I do recommend it.  One more thing, for those of you on Android Lollipop, you will need to download the app called "Heads-Off" to disable the default heads-up settings.

DOWNLOAD NOTIFY BETA APP HERE...

NOTIFY APP VIDEO

Google's Project Fi 1 Month Later - My Impressions

Project Fi is one month old for me. I know users have had it for 2-3 months now.  Pretty sure there were a lot of issues and difficulties in the beginning.  Well, this is my experience, my side of the story and my honest opinion so far. 

Day 1, I get the sim and the welcome kit. I will leave my unboxing videos and reviews below.  So I set up my account or finish setting up on my Google's Nexus 6. I created me a new number to use on Google Voice. At first I didn't think I would like this  service dealing that it was using Wifi and two carriers (T-Mobile & Sprint).  Now, I know you all thinking, why did Google choose those two carriers instead of At&t and Verizon? Right? Well T-Mobile is HSPA and Sprint is CMDA networks. How does connecting between 2 different networks wrok? Well Google gives you this special sim card that will conncet between them both whenever one gets a better signal, itll seamless switch to better network with good signal.  This I have witness with all four of my eyes.  Sometimes it would switch me while Im even in home.  But, at home, I'm on Wi-Fi.  This really didnt affect me as much.  It pretty easy to understand. Now, next my full experience with the network.

I live in East Saint Louis, IL, and I normally have T-Mobile as the better Network with LTE.  But, I seen sometimes it would switch me to Sprint even when the coverage map online tells me that T-Mobile is the stronger LTE signal. But, thanks to an app called "Fi Spy" that I downloaded from a Google developer, I was able to connect to the better Network in my area. Now, another instance,  while I was visiting a friend in Belleville, IL, it seems that Sprint LTE signal was stronger in some areas of Belleville than T-Mobile was. Which was true. I also had great signal when I was in Collinsville, Caseyville, Fairview Heights, Ofallo, IL., and St. Louis, MO with the T-Mobile LTE.    But, I had no problems sending or receiving SMS messages via Project Fi. This is what you will see if you have on all of the Project Fi settings turned on in messaging apps and phone calling and via Google Hangouts and your stock dialer app. With my Google Voice number, I have added call forwarding as well. So when I am away from my phone, I can answer on my PC or tablet. Very useful at times.

Now for the wifi hotspots.  Google says that with this service to keep your Wifi settings turned on at all times.  Like I mentioned earlier, your phone can be used over Wifi.  It detects what Wifi signal is free and open to use. So, Im in a StarBucks, it will connect me seamlessly to StarBucks Wifi connection. This also happened to me as I was in Best Buy and as well as JC Penny's.  Even when I seemed like I was at my weakest signal, I was able to stay connected due to a Wi-Fi hotspot that connected me.  I also have this free Wifi Hotspot app finder called "WiMan" which finds me free wifi in the area and allows me to download a map of the wifi locations for offline use. Oh, dont worry, Google is on the back end protecting all of my data via VPns and keys.  As I said earlier too, I was on WiFi all the time at home.  So no need to even have had my data turned on.  You get WiFi calling also on Google's Project Fi. Things just seemed  much in placed.

 I have been on the $20 unlimited talk and text which everyone gets the basic plan and than I added 2GB of data for an extra $20.  So for unlimited talk and text and 2GB of data, my plan for the month was $40.  I know for some 2GB of data isnt enough and that people probably can go through that amount in one day.  But, with Google's Project Fi you get credited back for what you dont use.  I have only used up 1.4GB out of 2GB.  What does this mean? I will be credit back $6. So this month my bill was really $34. Now, can you say the carrier you with will do that? Plus, Google doesnt throttle your data at all.  So, if you do go over your limit, Google will only charge you for what you used.  Google only allows you to use up 10GB of data each month and that would be a cost of $100 for the data plus $20 for just unlimited talk and text.  But, you think about it, since google is running off Sprint and T-Mobile's towers, you are paying for 2 carriers in one. That is a pretty cool deal. Which in the end this could be cheaper on an individual plan without unlimited.  But Google's phone plans aren't for everyone as i seen a lot of users and reviewers down play Google's plans and services. I must admit, this is not for hardcore data users.  What I mean by that is that you if use more than 10GB of data each month, than its not for you.  But, if you are like me and always around Wi-Fi and can stay under 10GB of data, then you will love this phone service. 

My final thoughts about Google's Project Fi is  for me, it just works! It goes out and it keeps me connected.   The prices for these plans are great, for my living it is just right for me.  Google's Project Fi is the best phone service that I have ever had. It is also the cheapest.  I definitely would recommend this service to anyone that wants to try something new and different.  Just a reminder, that Google's phone service will ONLY work with the Goole's Nexus 6.  But, luckily enough Amazon and Best Buy both dropped the prices now on the Nexus 6 to $349 for the 32GB and $399 for the 64GB model in colors blue and white.  The Nexus phones are also unlocked as well so you don't have to worry about being stuck in one carrier and as for  Google's Project Fi, you are using 2 networks in one. This is how you kill 2 birds with 1 stone.  This is my 30 day review on the Google's Project Fi.  Let me know your takes on it.  

GOOGLE PROJECT Fi 1 MONTH LATER 

PROJECT Fi SWTICHED ME TO SPRINT FROM TMOBILE

HOW TO REQUEST INVITE FOR GOOGLE PROJECT Fi

GOOGLE PROJECT Fi WELCOME SIM KIT UNBOXING

GOOGLE PROJECT Fi 2 DAYS LATER VIDEO

MOTO G 3RD GEN REVIEW!

On July 28th, Motolora announced and launched the 3rd gen Moto G smartphone. It is the best in it class.  It is one of the best at the low price points.  What is helping the Moto G take the thrown is its premium look and feel and specs in the low budget category.  This phone is also unlocked as well. So you will be able to switch from At&t, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon Wireless. No more being stuck on a contract or just with one carrier.   This year, the Moto G shows us that it withstand some underwater adventure with its IPX7 water resistance.  It will survive 30 minutes under water and in 3 feet of water. What helps it with this is the back covers or removable. The phone will alert you if the cover isn’t snapped back in place to where the back covers will keep your phone from water damage.  Another neat feature about the Moto G 3rd edition is that it is all the way customizable! Yes! Motorola included the latest Moto G to the Moto Maker.  You can now pick your front face color, your back cover, and even engrave on the back of the device. So, now you can stand out from the crowd.  The Moto G also sports a 5” inch Full HD display! Its nothing to be shooting fireworks off for, but with corner gorilla glass 3, the display shows great clarity and not washed out at all. For a budget phone you cant wish anything bad about a screen. Now the camera.  Motorola said that with the new Moto G, the rear camera is 13MP and has the same camera that is in the Motorola Nexus 6! To be honest in way that is pretty silly and insane at the same time.  But, they havent mentioned any improvements on that 13MP camera. So if you didnt like the Nexus 6 rear facing images, you might not like the Moto G’s either as it has f/2.0.  Also the front facing camera is 5 MP.  So this is a great selfie phone more than anything.  For those of you that want to know the processor, it has 4 cores of quad with a Snapdragon 410.  Now, for those of you who dont know. this is the same SD that is in the low bduget Moto E 2nd gen.  Although Motorola said that this 410 is upgraded to Cortex A53 chip, you would have to spend more time with this device to see how well it holds up even against a phone like the Moto E and possibly the iPhone 6 and Zenfone 2.  The model that I chosen is the 1GB of RAM and 8GB of ROM with included SD Card slot inside that can expand your memory up to 32GB.  Like the Moto X, the Moto G does come with some cool Moto features.  It includes the Moto Assist, Actions, and display.  The coolest one is the one where you flick your wrist to open camera and snap a quick capture. This is convenient when it comes to those precious memories that are hard to get back.  This phone has pure and stock Android on the device.  This means, no bloatware, no OEMs apps installed on the device.  It just has the basic Google essential apps and of course a couple Motorola apps for the phone.  The Moto G is for everyone and anyone.  Even if you already have a high-end phone, the Moto G is great backup phone  if something is to ever go wrong with your main phone.  For those that can’t afford the Galaxy S6, iphone 6, or the Nexus 6, you have the Moto X Style, X Play, and definitely the Moto G! But, I must say even with Moto G being a very good low price phone, it still has some competition in the cheaper price point range. We all seen the Zenfone 2 and the Alcaltel Idol 3 earlier this year and what they have accomplished just to be under the $250 mark.  But the Moto G 3rd gen starts off at $179.99! You can purchase on Motorola website, in stores at Best Buy and on Amazon.com.  

The Google Handwriting Input App

A couple of days ago, Google somewhat quietly released a handwriting tool app called "Google Handwriting Input" application on the play store.  This app will allow you to handwrite almost anything.  From your messages, to emails, to note taking.  Instead of typing, swyping, or voice input, you are now able to use your own handwriting to input into words.  Now, if you don't have very good handwriting, you are not alone.  The application will auto correct your writing.  This app also includes over 82 different languages for inputs.  You can even draw out you ejimos and symbols as well. Below in the videos will show you hands on on how to use this app on your Android device and how to setup the app as well.  If you have this application, tell me what do you think about this app so far?  Is it coming in handy for you now than ever before? Why do you think it took Google so long to release such an app?  Thanks for your reading and viewing. 

Google Handwriting Input App Review

Google Handwriting Input App Hands-on Video

Hp bluetooth mouse z8000 review

The HP Bluetooth Mouse Z8000! Boy! That is a long name.  But besides the name, this Bluetooth Mouse is top of the line. It is very slick and super thin! There no buttons at all on this mouse. Just two clicks underneath it.  You have a click for the left and a click for the right.  Also with this mouse, you have scrolling options as well.  It is great with using Windows 8.1 in all the right places. It works much better than a standard trackpad.  I definitely would recommend this Bluetooth mouse for those of you who are using a Windows 8.1 laptop or desktop.  For video hands-on, check out the video link below.

HP Bluetooth Mouse Z8000 REVIEW: http://youtu.be/EeUcZT-E_Xw