Fonua Magazine - Issue 12

Service Offering - Page 4Customer Dealer Portal

Industry News - Pages 6-7Stay up to date

Christmas Products - Page 10Top 10 Consumer Electronics

ISSUE 12

Store of the QuarterFind out who won

Bursting with Christmas Gifts

CompetitionPlantronics BackBeat Pro

ReviewSennheiser Urbanite Headphones

Hello from FónfixTips and Tricks

www.fonua.com

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Saturday December 20th 9am-1pm Nationwide dispatch for delivery Monday 22nd

Tuesday December 23rd 9am-6pm Business as normal – next day delivery

Wednesday December 24th 9am – 12noon Customer care support

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Friday December 26th Closed

Monday December 29th 9am-6pm Business as normal – next day delivery

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Wednesday December 31st 9am – 1pm Customer Care Support

Thursday January 1st Closed

Friday January 2nd 9am-6pm Business as normal

*Full next day ordering service available Monday - Friday 9am-5pm from the 8th of December throughout the month.

Christmas Opening Hours

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SummaryChristmas Opening Hours Page 2

Fónua Customer Dealer Portal Page 4

Christmas Wish Page 5

Industry News Pages 6-7

MVNO Service Offering Page 8

Review - Sennheiser Urbanite Page 9

Christmas Products – CE Top 10 Page 10

Christmas Best Bits - Music Page 12

Christmas Best Bits - iPhone 6 Page 13

Christmas Best Bits - Licensed Gifts Page 14

Christmas Best Bits – Gifts for All Page 15

Health & Activity Pages 16-17

Hello from Fónfix Pages 18-19

Christmas Gifts - Samsung Page 20

New Launches - Samsung Page 21

Competition Page 22

Store of the Quarter Award Page 23

ReviewSennheiser UrbanitePage 9

Hello from FónfixYour accredited repair partner

Competition - Win a Plantronics BackBeat PRO - Page 22

CongratulationsCarphone Warehouse, Mahon Point Page 23

Hi Everyone,Welcome to the Christmas issue of the Fónua Magazine. The festive time of year is almost upon us and hasn’t that come around fast! We hope you guys are all set for the busy period ahead!! Our Christmas issue, as always, is a bumper one so you will notice plenty of extra pages packed full of exciting new product!From page 12-17 we cover all the best buys for Christmas including gifts for all ages, music, protection and a massive one for this year - health & activity.Flick to page 18 where you will find out all the latest from Fónifix including some handy tips, their latest repair accreditations and their Christmas opening hours.On page 22 you’ll find out how you could be in with a chance of winning a pair of the amazing Plantronics BackBeat Pro headphones, whether you want them for yourself or to give

as a Christmas present make sure to get your entries in quick!Within this edition we also introduce you to the newest members of our Retail Executive Team – with the busiest time of the year approaching fast you are sure to see the guys hard at work in stores in the coming weeks!

So that’s all from us for this year, we hope you enjoy this issue! Finally on behalf of the Fónua team, I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year! I hope you join us again in 2015 for more from the Fónua team. Have a safe and very happy Christmas!

Warm Regards,Edel Ronan

First Word

In this Issue

If you are interested in featuring in the Fónua Magazine please contact [email protected]

If you are interested in any of the products featured within or have any sales related queries please contact [email protected]

Pages 18-19

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Fónua Customer Dealer PortalService Offering

Online Q&A:- Dynamic knowledge base- Contact us facility directs to the relevant company department- Contact us responses are then added

to the knowledge bank for future users

Fónua Product Catalogue:- View a range of handsets,

accessories and point of sale - Product specification information- Product image bank- Product compatibility- Product key selling points- Live data feeds

Trade In:- Range of 200+ devices- Pricing by condition- Device identification by IMEI- Integrated with Apple servers to

check if ‘Find my iPhone’ is active- Device logging and back end

management- Promotion and incentive support

Returns Applications:- Returns / DOA logging- Recall logging- Status tracking- Reporting

Supplier Portal:- Review open orders- Confirm delivery dates- Schedule delivery slots

Fónua Online Ordering Platform:- Range of handsets, accessories and point of sale - Sales express- Live stock data feeds- Stock and news announcements- Easy reorder facility- Special offers- Order tracking

DEALER PORTAL

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Christmas Wish

Fónua would like to offer you allseason’s greetings and to thank you for

your support throughout the year. We atFónua look forward to continuing to workwith you and helping your businesses to

prosper into 2015 and beyond!

Nollaig faoi shéan is faoi mhaise daoibh go léir.

Trade In:- Range of 200+ devices- Pricing by condition- Device identification by IMEI- Integrated with Apple servers to

check if ‘Find my iPhone’ is active- Device logging and back end

management- Promotion and incentive support

Returns Applications:- Returns / DOA logging- Recall logging- Status tracking- Reporting

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Industry NewsStay up to date

Facebook Finalises WhatsApp AcquisitionFacebook announced on the 6th of October it was closing its $22 billion deal to buy WhatsApp after declaring its intentions to take over the cross-platform mobile messaging app back in February. The announcement comes three days after the deal cleared its last hurdle and received approval from the European Commission, which ruled that the purchase wouldn't hurt competition. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission gave the deal its regulatory blessing in April. As part of the deal, WhatsApp cofounder Jan Koum will join Facebook's board of directors. Facebook has promised to run WhatsApp as a separate entity, and WhatsApp's founders are not planning to bring any advertising to the platform. WhatsApp currently claims more than 600 million users.Facebook could have acquired some pretty interesting things for the takeover price tag of $22 billion such as buying 17 homes for every homeless person in America, purchase 381 tons of Gold Bullion, or buy an entire fleet of brand new Boeing 747s.

iOS 8 Updates SlowWith the introduction of custom keyboards, Notification Center widgets and lots more, upgrading your Apple device with the iOS 8 update seems like an obvious choice. The reality of the statistics made available by Apple tells a different story with acceptance of the update being far lower than expected.According to stats displayed on the company's developer portal, the proportion of iPhone and iPad owners currently running the latest version on their devices stands at 47 percent, only an increase of 1 percentage point from two weeks previous. By this point last year, iOS 7 uptake was already holding strong at around 60 percent. The drop in the updates popularity could be down to many things but it seems likely a combination of very large install files, the bungled point updates, and the dropping of iPhone 4 support. This could

be reason enough for many users to stick with what they know, for now. The update is crammed with new features making the lack of downloads surprising. In iOS 8, when an email arrives with details that aren’t already in your contacts, a box appears at the top of the message. Tap either to ignore so it just vanishes or pick add to contacts and the new info is folded into a new or existing contact. It’s painless and satisfying to use and keeps you up to date in the process. The introduction of SwiftKey is a popular feature with the typing system having multiple input choices including SwiftKey Flow where you swipe your finger around the keyboard without lifting it.

Web Browser for Samsung Gear SThe Samsung Gear S has received its first web browser, the Smartwatch will boast the latest Opera Mini Browser technology to utilize the devices online capability.Announcing the news, Opera said "The Internet is something we are used to accessing wherever we are and on practically every device we use. But, for some reason, the smartwatch has been stripped of an Internet browser - until today. We're happy to announce that Opera Mini has become the first web browser on a Tizen-based smartwatch, the new Samsung Gear S."Opera claim the browser for the Gear S "includes many touch-friendly features that become extra handy on a smartwatch" Some of the highlight features of the new browser are the website shortcuts that appear as large buttons on Opera Mini's Speed Dial, easy navigation with gesture shortcuts and swipe support for forward and back.The Opera Mini browser also comes with the Smart Page feature that displays links based on the sites visited frequently. The company says, "The Smart Page connects you to your social networks, news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more. You can easily switch between the Smart Page and your Speed Dial by selecting a tab at the top of your screen."

Plastc Replaces Credit CardsFor those who are fed up of a jam packed wallet that is next to impossible to coerce from your pocket there is finally an answer. Plastc is a high-tech credit card with an E Ink touchscreen that aims to replace every card and coupon in your wallet.This clever little card which is the size of a normal credit card, connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth Low Energy, once connected to the app you can add all your different accounts, credit cards, discount cards, and more to it. This essentially removes the need to have any more than one card in your wallet at any time, reducing the bulkiness and inconvenience of your wallet overflowing with cards.The card can hold up to 20 cards simultaneously and you can save an unlimited amount of accounts on the app, this means you can switch accounts at any time if needs be. Plastc can also transform into an ID including your picture and signature so a retailer can check if the card is yours. Plastc works like a normal credit card at the pay point, it comes with Chip and PIN hardware, meaning that it will work worldwide after it receives a firmware update in late 2015. It also has a rewritable magnetic strip that changes every time you switch accounts. The Plastc card is extremely secure with a password on the card itself to unlock it, anyone who would try to access your data would need your smartphone, the card, and passwords for both. The card can also send a notification to your smartphone if you stray too far to avoid loss. If you do lose it or suspect that it’s being used by someone else, you can remotely wipe the card, Plastc will sync up with the Wallet app on your phone and all your accounts will be restored. Plastc says you should get a 30-day battery life from the card and you can recharge it with a wireless charging pad. A built-in light sensor can tell when you place the Plastc Card in your wallet triggering the card to go into sleep mode prolonging the battery life.

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HTC Holds Off on Wearable WatchIt has been a big year for Smartwatches with Samsung, Motorola, and Apple all unveiling the latest in Smartwatch technology. This leaves HTC, one of the world’s largest mobile phone vendors, remaining quiet on the matter until now. The mobile giants were supposed to unveil a Smartwatch of their own by the end of the year, but rumours began circulating in recent months that the entire project was scrapped. It just so happens that the rumours had some truth to them. HTC isn’t launching a wearable device this year as expected. They wanted to be able to introduce a smartwatch into the budding market, but the company has decided to hold off until next year to discuss its wearable strategy instead.“We had originally planned to have a wearable launch in this time frame,” HTC’s Jason Mackenzie commented. “It ended up just not being ready.” Drew Bamford, the head of the team behind HTC’s future wearables, wants to make sure his company’s device is actually worth wearing, unlike many of the wearables that have been released in recent months.

iPhone Fever Thousands of Apple fans stormed Regent Street as the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus went on sale with record crowds and record sales proving that popularity in Apple iPhone handsets shows no signs of slowing down.It was revealed that over 10 million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus phones were sold in the first 72 hours of being released in various countries around the world. This is up a million on the 5s and 5c a year ago. A massive 4 million of those were pre-orders which is twice the original iPhone 5. “Sales for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus exceeded our expectations for the launch weekend,” said Apple chief executive Tim Cook. “While our team managed the manufacturing ramp better than ever before, we could have sold many more iPhones with greater supply and we are working hard to fill orders as quickly as possible.” Scenes outside Apple’s UK flagship store in London’s Regent Street on the opening day showed off Apple’s seven-year success story in the Smartphone market.

Parrot To Launch New Zik HeadphonesMobile headset firm Parrot has partnered up with French designer Phillipe Starck for

the second time on its Zik 2.0 headphones, which are due to be available in November. Starck is famous for his design work in architecture and interior design, most notably designing a yacht for late Apple CEO Steve Jobs. The headphones, which are a second instalment in the Zik headphones range, come in six colours: black, white, mocha, blue, orange and yellow. Zik 2.0 comes with a capacitive command system that allows users to toggle volume settings, skip songs and answer incoming calls with just one finger. It also has text-to-speech capability which can speak the name of an incoming caller and the ability to make outbound calls when connected with a smartphone.

O2 & Vodafone Eco-Rating System O2 and Vodafone plan to launch an eco-rating system for devices within their range. Eco Rating 2.0 provides a score from zero to five for devices based on manufacturers’ answers to a range of questions, which cover information on the lifecycle of devices, responsible design features and manufacturing choices. Further questions evaluate the material composition of the devices, efficiency of their transport, longevity and ways they enable more sustainable lifestyles. Some manufacturers and network providers have reported the social and environmental impacts of devices but the lack of comparability between the independent approaches has prevented consumers from comparing one mobile against another. O2 head of sustainability Bill Eyres said: “We see Eco Rating 2.0 as the first step in the journey towards an industry standard, building on the pioneering work we carried out with Forum for the Future to bring this innovation to market in 2010. We believe this kind of product transparency will ultimately help empower consumers to make more informed and greener choices.”

Smart Wearable Sales to Quadruple Wearable device sales are predicted to quadruple from 27 million this year to 116 million in 2017, according to a report from juniper research. The prediction goes further to suggest that by 2017 less than 5% of all smartphone will be used with a smart wearable device.The report also states that the market for fitness specific Smart watches will be severally damaged by the wave of Smart watch devices that can carry out the same functions. The report suggests that fitness devices that also offer notifications, such as the Samsung Gear Fit and Razer Nabu could assimilate Smart watch sales, predicting that it will not be until 2017

when Smart watches will be used more than fitness wearables. Juniper also claims that the decline in technological barriers will see larger market players focus on software, such as data banks and operating systems.

European airlines given green light for in-flight mobile callsThe turning off of all of portable electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops etc) during flights may be a thing of the past after The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) said there were no longer any restrictions on the use of PEDs on flights. Passengers travelling on European airlines could soon be allowed to use their mobile phones after their usage was cleared by airline authorities but whether passengers can make in-flight calls will be at the discretion of individual airlines. “It is up to each airline to decide to allow the use of PEDs. In order to do this, the airline will have to go through an assessment process, ensuring aircraft systems are not affected in any way by the transmission signals from the PEDs,” the EASA said in a statement. ”For this reason, there may be differences among airlines whether and when PEDs can be used. Passengers must at all times follow the airline crew instructions. Safety always comes first on-board of an aircraft.”

HTC's First Camera HTC has launched its first ever standalone camera and surprisingly it has no screen or viewfinder of any kind. This is an effort for you to actively take part in and enjoy the activity you are recording and not miss out on the important bits while staring at a screen. The HTC RE camera has a grand total of two buttons, the big silver one on the back is the capture button, press it once to snap a still photo, press and hold to record video, the gadget emits an audible cue so you know what you're doing. All photos and footage are saved to the 8GB microSD card that comes with the camera.HTC makes up for the lack of viewfinder or screen by giving the RE an extremely wide-angle lens which is able to capture imagery within a 146-degree field of view. It handles focus by zeroing in on the closest object. The Re doesn't have an "on" switch, instead HTC built a capacitive layer into the handle of the camera so when you touch it, it immediately comes out of standby mode. It also comes alive if you press the capture button (useful if you're wearing gloves) and the exterior of the camera is water-resistant.

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Sennheiser UrbaniteReview

What product are you reviewing?Sennheiser Urbanite Headphones

What are your favourite features?The sound quality is excellent, you can feel a real depth to the music. The style is also very distinct and the over ear cups are very soft and comfortable

What are your least favourite features?Despite the large cushion on your ears you are still aware that you are wearing large headphones due to the weight

What do you think of the look and feel of the product?The overall feel is very sturdy without compromising the stylish look. In fact whilst wearing them I had several compliments and requests to know where to get them. I also love the unique feel and touch of the headband!

What do you think of the product performance?Being a music nerd I tested the Urbanites with the new Aphex twin

album, an artist who is famous for his attention to sound and it’s most intricate details. These headphones definitely helped me get the most out of the album and appreciate the quality of the production. One of the main strengths of the headphones is that you can hear the detail within the music you are listening to and this is due to the headphones high quality sound definition

Is there anything you would change or enhance?There is a space of about an inch and half between the headband and the wearers head (above the ears), making you feel self-conscious at times. Other Headphones often bring the ear cups in at an angle to counter this, this is however only a small detail

Do you think the product was value for money?The overall look, feel and sound quality definitely make the Urbanites value for money! In fact the sound quality is so good that it’s probably as close to noise cancelling as you can

get through design without adding additional batteries. All of the above and the added fact that they are also very comfortable to wear confirms that they are most definitely value!

Would you recommend the product?I already have more than once!

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Christmas ProductsAlcatel OneTouch

Pixi Tablets1

BeeWi Connected Multicolour LED Bulb Selfie Stick Jabra Sport

Pulse HeadphonesAlcatel OneTouch

A100 HotSpot

Vivitar DVR 785HD Pro Action Camcorder

Huawei Talkband B1

Vivitar DVR 508HD Pro Action Camcorder

Cellularline Portable PowerBank

Ksix Miracast Dongle

RRP: €59.99

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Top 10 Consumer Electronics

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Christmas Products


Marshall

Plantronics Sennheiser

iFrogz

Divoom

Vivitar Gear4

Nude Audio Skullcandy

Sony

Bluetune Bean RRP: €24.99

Voombox Travel RRP: €39.99

On Beat 200 RRP: €59.99

Voombox Outdoor RRP: €99.99

MusicChristmas Best Bits

Stanmore RRP: €399.99

Woburn RRP: €499.99

Minor RRP: €59.99

SRS-X2 RRP: €99.99

SRS-X3 RRP: €159.99

XB450AP RRP: €69.99

ZX110 RRP: €29.99

Move M RRP: €49.99

Move L RRP: €124.99

BackBeat Pro RRP: €249.99

Krusher RRP: €99.99

Rhythmix RRP: €24.99

Agent RRP: €15.99

RIG RRP: €99.99

Urbanites RRP: €179.99

Urbanites XL RRP: €229.99

Knockout RRP: €99.99

Major RRP: €99.99

Square Speaker RRP: €24.99

Espresso Speaker RRP: €24.99

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Apple iPhone 6Christmas Best Bits

Muvit Folio Cases

Skech Hard Shell and Folio Cases

Cellularline Folio and TPU Cases

OtterBox Protective Cases

Case Scenario Hard Shell Cases

Zagg invisibleSHIELD Tempered Glass

Xqisit Flip and Folio Cases

Adidas Hard Shell and Folio Cases

White Diamonds Designer Cases

RRP: €19.99-€29.99

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Licensed GiftsChristmas Best Bits

Selfie Stick

Superman / Batman

Accessorize

Speakers

Disney's Frozen

Converse

Hello Kitty

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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Gifts for EveryoneChristmas Products

Gifts for Her

Gifts for Kids

Gifts for Him

Music Enthusiast

Music Earmuffs• In-line microphone

& answer button• Analogic volume regulation• Adjustable headband

RRP: €24.99

Jabra Streamer Hands Free Carkit• Wireless music & hands-free

calls through your car speakers• Connects automatically when

you turn on your car

RRP: €59.99

Mini Buddy Speakers• Big sound• Ultra-portable• Easy to Use

RRP: €14.99

Steepletone Retro Radio • Retro record

player • MW/FM stereo

radio• Rotary controls

RRP: €49.99

Steepletone Retro Record Player • Sixties style look• 3-Speed turntable

(33/45/78 rpm)• Illuminated

dial scale

RRP: €139.99

Steepletone Retro Turntable • Portable MW-LW-FM radio• Easy to read dial scale

with rotary tuning• Retro design

RRP: €149.99

Music Earmuffs• Stylish design• Comfortable & warm• 3.5 mm jack

RRP: €24.99

Music Beanies• Integrated removable

headphones • In-line microphone

& answer button• Volume analogic setting

RRP: €24.99

White Diamond Cases• Handcrafted with

Swarovski elements• Made with high quality PET• Scratch resistant and dirt repellent

RRP: €19.99-€34.99

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Health & ActivityMyKronoz ZeSplash Smartwatch

Scosche RHYTHM + Protrack PT5200 Fitness Tracker Plantronics BackBeat FIT Wireless Headphones

Protrack PT2600 Fitness Tracker

Sony Smartwatch 3 SWR50

Scosche FitRAIL Exercise Mount

Sony Smartband Talk SWR30

Scosche RHYTHM Bluetooth Pulse Monitor

RRP: €49.99

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Health & ActivityKsix Licra Sports Armband

Sony Smartband SWR10 MyKronoz Fit MyKronoz ZeBracelet

Alcatel OT Boomband

Ksix LED Sports Armband

Huawei Talkband B1

i-Gotu Bluetooth Smart Speed Cadence Bike Sensor

Samsung Gear Fit

RRP: €39.99

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Hello from FónfixYour accredited repair partner

Find my iPhone integrationWe have been working hard on our services and have completed an integration project with Apple.Our online tools can now check whether ‘Find my iPhone’ is active for both trade-in and repair services and will prompt you to ask the customer to disable the service before the unit can be logged. This fantastic improvement will deliver an improved repair service as we will be able to process all received iPhones and won’t need to return any unrepaired. It will also protect you from taking any iPhones as trade-ins which still have ‘Find my iPhone’ active and as such have no value!

Sony Level 4 Repair AccreditationFónfix has been awarded level 4 Repair Accreditation from Sony. This allows Fónfix to carry out chip-level repairs on Sony devices. As these repairs can now be carried out in-house this will result in a quicker service for you and for your customers!

Service improvements

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Help is here – Hints and tips

According to McAfee, the average user stores €30,000 worth of “digital assets” on our mobile devices including media, professional information and personal correspondence. However many of us don’t protect ourselves as well as we should - 50% of us don’t even use a lock code! Poor phone security leaves our sensitive/personal information including photos, videos, online login details, banking information and work files vulnerable. If this information is not adequately protected a 3rd party could gain access to your data and the services you use on your phone.

Intel recommend the following steps to keep your mobile phone secure:1. Use a lock code2. Only install apps from trusted App stores or Developers3. Back up your data4. Keep your phone updated with the most recent software and security updates5. Don’t hack or jailbreak your device as this can open up security flaws6. Always log out of banking and shopping sites and only use these on trusted Wi-Fi networks7. Turn off Wi-Fi, location services and Bluetooth when not in use8. Avoid texting or emailing personal information9. Don’t open links/attachments from unsolicited emails

Happy Christmas from Fonfix!Wishing you all the best for the festive period and the New Year!Should anything happen to your device over the Christmas period don’t forget that we’re here to bring your damaged device back to life!

Our Christmas Opening hours:Tuesday December 23rd – OpenWednesday December 24th – ClosedThursday December 25th – ClosedFriday December 26th – ClosedSaturday December 27th – ClosedSunday December 28th – ClosedMonday December 29th – ClosedTuesday December 30th – OpenWednesday December 31st – ClosedThursday January 1st – ClosedFriday January 2nd - Open

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SamsungSamsung Galaxy Tab 4 - 7.0 & 10.1

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, 7", 10" Book Covers Samsung Level Box Speaker Samsung Level Headphones

Samsung Galaxy Note Pro 12.2 Universal Bluetooth Keyboard

Samsung Galaxy Tab S - 8.4 & 10.5

Samsung Galaxy Tab S, 10.5" Cover

Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Keyboard Case

Samsung Galaxy Tab 4, 7" Kids Grip Cover

RRP: €79.90

RRP: €349.99

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Christmas Gifts

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Samsung Gear S & Gear CircleSamsung have recently unveiled the Samsung Gear S, the next generation smart wearable device that expands the Smartphone experience to the wrist. The new Samsung Gear S delivers an up-to-date smart wearable experience with 3G connectivity and wearable optimised features to meet the evolving needs of consumers.

Designed with an elegant, curved Super AMOLED display and flexible band, Samsung Gear S fits comfortably on the user’s wrist. Through 3G connectivity, the Samsung Gear S offers a new, powerful wearable experience and gives consumers the freedom to live their life on the go.The Samsung Gear S extends its communication capabilities to include 3G as well as Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity, allowing users to stay informed with seamless notifications from social networks, calendars and applications even when away from their phone. It lets users instantly reply to incoming messages using the onscreen keyboard, or utilise enhanced S voice functionality to ensure tasks can be completed immediately. With the Samsung Gear S people can seamlessly make and receive calls directly from their wrist, or get calls forwarded from their Smartphones.The Samsung Gear S is also a perfect health and fitness companion with more enhanced multi-sensors, built-in GPS, and robust S Health features. In addition, applications such as Nike+ Running allow users to track their runs and stay motivated while on the move, without their Smartphone.Also announced with the Samsung Gear

S is the new Samsung Gear Circle. When paired with a Smartphone, users can easily receive calls, listen to music, and make voice commands in style through a Bluetooth connection. It features a magnetic lock which clasps around the user’s neck when not in use, as well as a vibrate function to signal incoming calls and notifications.

Samsung Level Box MiniThe Samsung Level Box Mini is the latest addition to the Samsung Level series of premium audio products. It offers users a smart, seamless user experience combined with Samsung’s iconic design and premium sound technology. The Samsung Level Box Mini delivers the same high-quality sound as the Level Box but within a lighter, more compact metallic body. The Level Box Mini comes

in an assortment of rich, vivid colours giving consumers a stylish, affordable and exceptional listening experience.The Samsung Level Box Mini sports a large (55mm) stereo speaker and a passive radiator, optimised to deliver premium-quality sound that is powerful, crisp and balanced. The Level Box mini is compatible with the Samsung Level App which provides volume Control, text-to-speech, S Voice and SoundAlive. To pair the device, users can simply place a Near-Field Communications (NFC) enabled Smartphone near the Level Box Mini to quickly make a connection. Controlling the speaker is also simple with its built-in buttons that allow you to play or stop a song, adjust the volume, and even accept or reject calls.

Samsung Galaxy AlphaSamsung recently unveiled its new design approach with the Galaxy Alpha. The latest addition to Samsung’s Galaxy

Smartphone line, the Galaxy Alpha features a sophisticated design in a carefully constructed compact body with a metal frame and a solid finish, while still maintaining the flagship Galaxy experience. Elegant and practical, the Galaxy Alpha is the optimal convergence of style and cutting-edge technology.Created to help consumers express their unique style without sacrificing functionality, the refined Galaxy Alpha features a sophisticated design with a metal frame, elegantly curved corners and a tactile soft back cover. In addition, it is visually balanced, with the perfect contrast of both a calming, soft matte finish and an eye-catching reflection from the metal frame. At less than 7mm thick, the Galaxy Alpha is also one of the slimmest Galaxy devices ever.Despite its slim and light design, the Galaxy Alpha provides users with the same powerful hardware and features users expect from a flagship Galaxy mobile device. The device is equipped with a brilliant 4.7-inch HD Super AMOLED display as well as an advanced camera and real time HDR for an unrivalled viewing and photo experience, it also includes Ultra-Power Saving Mode, S Health, Finger Print Scanner, Private Mode and connectivity with the latest Samsung Gear Fit, Gear Live and Gear 2 wearables.

For more information regarding any of the above Samsung products please contact your Fónua Account Manager or email [email protected]

New Launches

Samsung

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Win a Plantronics BackBeat Pro

Competition Time

Immerse yourself in music and block out the noise whether working, travelling, or relaxing. Plantronics® BackBeat PRO wireless, active noise cancelling headphones deliver all the brilliance and nuance of your music while tuning out distractions so you can hear yourself think. With up to 24 hours of continuous wireless use. You’re going to need a longer playlist!

KEY FEATURES• Up to 24 hours continuous wireless streaming• On-demand Active Noise Cancelling (ANC)• Plantronics signature audio• Stays charged longer using smart power management• OpenMic feature lets you hear your surroundings• Automatic music play/pause when headphones are

put on/removed• Switch audio between two connected Bluetooth®

devices• Cushioned over-the ear design for long wearing comfort• Ballistic nylon travel sleeve protects headphones• On-screen headset battery meter• Hear status alerts for remaining battery and more

WIN PLANTRONICS BACKBEAT PRO HEADPHONES

To be in with a chance of winning Plantronics® BackBeat PRO headphones simply answer the following question:

Q. HOW MANY HOURS OF WIRELESS STREAMING DO THE PLANTRONICS® BACKBEAT PRO HEADPHONES PROVIDE?

Email your answers to [email protected]

WIN

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Store of the QuarterHi Fónua,

I would like to nominate our Samsung Experience Store in Mahon Point for the Fónua Store of the Quarter award.Since launching the new Experience Store, Derry and his team have always outperformed the targets that have been set. The appetite for excellent customer service, enthusiasm for top class sales, and expert product knowledge across the full range of Samsung Genuine accessories is displayed by every member on a daily basis. Derry and the team, first and foremost, aim to understand their customers’ needs before making recommendations on any product, displaying an aptitude for great customer experience, which is evident in the excellent customer feedback that is consistently received.

Many Thanks,Gary Cronin - Commercial Executive (Non Cellular & Tablets) Carphone Warehouse Ireland

Congratulations Carphone Warehouse, Mahon Point

If you would like to see your store receive the award next quarter please send in your nomination. Winners are chosen on the nomination supplied so please include as much information as possible. Please send the nomination to [email protected]

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Your Perfect Workout PartnerThese stable, comfortable Bluetooth® headphones provide all the power, safety features, and premium audio you need to stay motivated and moving, indoors or out.

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