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NOVEMBER SEEMS TO be the month of updates as all three of the major smartphone platforms introducing upgrades.
The biggest one by far was the new upgrade to Android Lollipop which rolled out last night. While you were able to get it by downloading the image files from Google’s Developer site directly, the main download arrived for Nexus 5, 7 and 10 devices first with 4 and 6 to arrive soon.
Not only is it quick and stylish, thanks to its material design look, the service has a number of changes including notifications appearing on the lock screen, almost instantaneous boot up times for the camera and the speed of the OS have been greatly improved. To install it, you will need 500MB free.
Those with non-Google phones (Samsung, HTC, Sony, LG, etc.) will have to wait a little while longer with HTC committing to having it released within 90 days. Other manufacturers have yet to give a specific date.
For those with older iPhone and iPad devices, Apple released another update iOS 8.1.1 which is designed to fix many of the bugs associated with the previous updates, mainly speed and performance for the iPhone 4S and iPad Mini.
The update has removed much of the sluggishness involved although Apple won’t be happy to hear that iOS 8 was regarded as one of the buggiest iOS updates in a long time. So far this update has managed to quash most of the bugs that were present in previous versions meaning everyone should download it when they get the chance.
Those with Lumia devices will have to wait a little while longer for the latest update arrives with Denim expected to arrive in January.
Those who have the developer preview of Windows Phone 8.1 have had access to the latest version (build 14203) for the past few days. It has a few new improvements such as upgrades to battery saver mode, which now has a real-time Live tile, and can also be accessed through quick actions.
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R.I.P. but a worker with no flotation device, near water? Someone has to answer for this.
@Paul Culligan: Yes RIP, indeed. Why so quick to blame someone before the HSA or Gardai have established any facts? Your reaction typifies our collective attitude as a nation.
@Paul Culligan: if the poor man fell between a vessell and the pier wall most likely his flotation device inhibited his ability to move freely in a confined space. Either way makes no difference now. RIP and condolences to his family.
@Paul Culligan: yes his employer should have told him the dangers of water. But this is ireland so the Hsa is going to have an inquest no doubt. I hate accidents R.I.P.
@Paul Culligan: where does it say he wasn’t wearing a flotation device. He could have banged his head, suffered trauma to the body, with this weather and that early the water would have been freezing, etc. Wearing a flotation device doesn’t guarantee your survival if you find yourself in water.
@Ciarán McPhillips: couldn’t agree more
@Ciarán McPhillips: I’ll get back to you on that one.
Surprised they took him to the mater. I would have thought the port would have to have some sort of medical facility on site.
@The Dublinist: Major hospital 5 minutes away or a docks medical centre. Which would you prefer?
@Heffos Army: Considering the wait and staffing issues in the hospitals at the moment a dockside medical center probably wouldn’t look too bad…
@Jason: is being stupid something you practice Jason?
A tragic case which brings back bad memories of a similar accident while working in the construction if the linkspans (roll on, roll off) about ten years ago. It is often the case that people dont follow safety procedures resulting in harm. Tragic either way
@ChuckE: We have no idea what happened here. Can we please wait before we pass or suggest any cause. Accidents happen. The circumstances described here are not unusual. Water can be a very unforgiving environment. Deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones.
RIP.
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