Thursday 30 November 2017

Equipping Gen Z For The 4th Industrial Revolution @SamsungMobileSA #GalaxyJPro #5YearsofTheLifesWay

Hi Friends,

Generation Z – those born between 1996 and the present – are watching less television than their predecessors. Instead they are spending all that free time on their phones. In fact, they are spending over 15 hours a week on their smartphones, which are a mode of introduction into global technology. To better usher Gen Z’ers into this era of hyper connectivity, Samsung introduced the next level of sophistication to its Galaxy J series range.

“The new and exciting Galaxy J Pro series consists of the Galaxy J5 Pro and Galaxy J7 Pro models and is poised to enable Gen Z’ers to enjoy a smarter life with a phone that has premium Samsung Galaxy range features, a stylish body design and enhanced camera technology at an affordable price,” says Rui Brits Senior Manager of Product Marketing, Samsung South Africa.

Those Gen Z’ers old enough to enter the workplace are already jacked into the connected era of the internet, memes and social media. They are an always-on generation and demand quick access to the information they need. Which is why the J7 Pro’s Always-On Display, which enables consumers to check information at a glance without waking up the screen, is the perfect feature for these users.

Equipping Gen Z For The 4th Industrial Revolution @SamsungMobileSA #GalaxyJPro #5YearsofTheLifesWay

Not only is this device practical, but it is also beautiful and comfortable to hold. The J Pro series models introduce a sleek design with a body made of metal and 2.5D glass. The curved back accentuates its fluid lines and provides a perfect grip for watching movies or playing games. It comes in a range of colours to suit everyone’s style.

But what would any smartphone be without the ever-evolving camera? The Galaxy J5 and J7 Pro series helps consumers take clear, bright photos. With its bright (rear: F1.7; front: F1.9), high-resolution, 13 MP cameras, it’s especially perfect for taking selfies in low light conditions. The Selfie Flash complements the front LED flash by turning the entire screen into a second flash to brighten your face, while a great selfie with friends can be taken by show of palm - without touching the shutter button.

Samsung wanted to bring our customers a new and exciting smartphone that meets their lifestyles, tastes and budgets. We are confident that the Galaxy J Series Pro (2017) will appeal to existing and new customers seeking a beautifully designed, powerful smartphone from a premium brand, all at an affordable price point,” Brits said.

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Wednesday 29 November 2017

The ‘Melts in Your Mouth’ Goodness of #YumYum #PeanutButter #RCLfoods #5YearsofTheLifesWay

Hi Friends,

Being a modern parent has its own unique challenges, especially when it comes to preparing lunch boxes or tasty, wholesome treats that the kids will love. Luckily for parents and children alike, the creamy nuttiness of Yum Yum peanut butter not only helps spread the fun, but it is ‘Melts in Your Mouth’ delicious too.

“Yum Yum offers that ‘Melts in Your Mouth’ smoothness and creaminess as a result of our specially designed three-phase grinding process. This means that the delicious taste and flavour of the peanuts is retained, while creating a silky texture that leaves your taste buds wanting more,” says Yum Yum Assistant Brand Manager, Terreisha Naidoo.
The ‘Melts in Your Mouth’ Goodness of #YumYum #PeanutButter #RCLfoods #5YearsofTheLifesWay
MC, Mapaseka Koetle and the kids
Whether it is spread on a sandwich, drizzled on top of an ice-cream treat or used as a creamy addition to your baking, Yum Yum peanut butter is so deliciously smooth it ‘Melts in your Mouth’ every time you use it, another reason why 80% prefer Yum Yum. In fact it’s so tasty, you’ll be tempted to eat it straight from the jar.

Yum Yum ‘Melts in your Mouth’ taste is available in 6 nutty flavours. It is easy to spread & doesn’t break the bread and an all-round easy option for moms and kids. So next time you are looking for something truly delicious, be sure to spread the fun, smoothness and nutty goodness – it’s so creamy, you will go nuts for the #MeltsInYourMouth texture of Yum Yum.
The ‘Melts in Your Mouth’ Goodness of #YumYum #PeanutButter #RCLfoods #5YearsofTheLifesWay
Celebrity Chef Lucia Mthiyane and RCL Brand mananger Lonwabo Thinta
Yum Yum also launched Go Sachet containing 15 grams of smooth peanut butter to carry around and priced at around ZAR 1.79 only it can bring deliciousness to you all the time. The launch event was well planned but the rains has something else in store. I was part of the event with my family and some of the images from the event is shared on my instagram.com/araijain channel. I also won the dance competition with my daughter and awaiting the gift hamper for the same from the brand and I hope it will contain the sheer awesomeness of recipes that can be made out of Yum Yum Peanut Butter. Thanks a lot to the Yum Yum brand manager Lonwabo Thinta for making me a winner.

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Phone Protection – It’s A Clear Cut Case @Moshi_Life #iPhoneX #5YearsofTheLifesWay

Hi Friends,

The much-anticipated local launch of the iPhone X is upon us. Apple's 10th anniversary offering is loaded with plenty of high-end hardware and new features, including Face ID that unlocks the phone when users look at it, and wireless charging.

But getting the latest smartphone in-hand is only half the battle won. Sure, you’ll have the best technology at your fingertips, but all that will mean nothing if your device is not adequately protected - and personalised (a floral touch is not for everyone, after all).

Moshi, a San Francisco-based lifestyle brand, and a global leader in mobile accessories, gives us the lowdown on choosing the right cover for your phone.

Supreme Screen
If you’re going to buy a screen protector, go for one that’s designed specifically for your device – and make sure it’s durable, shock-proof and scratch-proof. With the high cost of repairing an iPhone screen (and repairing the new iPhone X’s screen set to be more expensive than any of the previous versions), it’s a good idea to have a solid case at hand. You wouldn’t want to be one of the 23%* of iPhone users walking around with a cracked screen – it’s not a good look! You’ll also want to choose a screen protector that’s as thin as possible with rounded edges (like Moshi's AirFoil Glass) so that screen clarity and touch sensitivity is maintained.

Oh flip
Flip-open or wallet-style covers are stylish and pocket-friendly. They’re a particularly good option if you intend on transporting your phone in a bag, because they offer all-round protection. Wallet cases also allow you to carry your cards, cash, and iPhone in one sleek form factor. Plus, they double as convenient stands for watching videos and browsing the web. When choosing a wallet case, make sure it has a weather-proof and durable exterior and a shatter-proof frame. Also, make sure all buttons and cameras remain fully accessible so you don’t need to remove your iPhone to take photos or videos.
Phone Protection – It’s A Clear Cut Case @Moshi_Life #iPhoneX
Slim and Clear Cases
Many iPhone lovers choose to go cover-free because they don’t want to ruin the inherent beauty of a slim, sleek phone – especially when they select a metallic finish that they love. The good news is that some of the latest sleek cases mimic the look of an iPhone, and in the ultimate fusion of design and functionality, offer drop-protection. When choosing a sleek case, make sure you don’t skimp on quality that will leave your phone exposed. Another bonus that the Moshi covers have over other brands is that the case is made of a hybrid material instead of pure silicon that tends to turn yellow over time.

Convinced? Here are Moshi’s top picks to fit your phone and your lifestyle:

1. For the girls who set trends
- Vesta X in Bahama Blue, Herringbone Grey or Blossom Pink

This protective patterned case, made from fabric and with a metal frame, will add a touch of chic to your phone. The ultra-slim design allows you to show off your new toy and the TriClear coating makes sure your device is protected from dirt and scratches while in your handbag. What’s more, if your foundation or any other make-up product gets on the case, don’t stress about stains – all you need to do is wipe off the case with a cloth.

2. Calling all adventure seekers

- Moshi Running Kit or Biking Kit

Tired of having your phone damaged with every jog or jump? Moshi has the solution to getting the perfect picture or action clip without damaging your phone. Each kit is made using HexCore architecture to protect your phone from falls, as well as a quick-release function for when you need to access your device.

3. The glam guide
- iGlaze X in Armour Black, Pearl White or Taupe Pink

Looking for an accessory that will add instant glam to your iPhone? Look no further than the iGlaze – its sleek, glossy look will fit right into your urban lifestyle.

4. Social media stars, this one’s for you

- Vitros X in Crystal Clear, Raven Black, Jet Silver, Orchid Pink or Crimson Red

An affordable cover for those who like options, Vitros comes in a range of fun colours with a high-gloss finish. Your phone remains fully functional even when it’s laid flat, thanks to the raised bezel.

5. Why so serious?

- StealthCover X in Champagne Pink or Gunmetal grey

This magnetic cover offers 360° protection, allows you to check your notifications without opening the cover, and its sophisticated design looks great paired with a suit and tie.

6. Catch me on the move
Overture X in Caramel Brown, Luna Pink or Charcoal Black

An all-round organiser, this leather wallet case has space for three cards and features a folding stand for watching videos on-the-go. It doesn’t stop you from accessing your buttons or camera either. What more could you want?

Where to find Moshi

Moshi phone covers and accessories are available at the following stores in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Pretoria: Digicape, Digital Experience, New World, as well as online at Shop and Ship and Takealot.com. To view additional authorised resellers, go to www.moshi.com/where-to-buy

* https://www.cnet.com/news/quarter-of-iphones-have-a-broken-screen-says-new-poll


More information about Moshi …..

Moshi is serious about product design. A rarity in the accessories business, all of Moshi's products - including tooling - are designed in-house, from the ground up. These factors are key in ensuring that every Moshi product is consistently of the utmost quality, reasonably priced and unique from what is commonly found in the marketplace.

International presence

Moshi began with one product - a camera pouch - and today produces more than 450 products in an array of categories, ranging from phone cases, screen protectors and portable batteries, to audio cables, adapters and travel essentials. The brand has a sales footprint across all continents and its products can be found in more than 80 countries. Plus, it has enjoyed a presence in South Africa for over seven years.
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Nokia 8 Takes Its First Bite of Oreo™ @HMDGlobal #AnroidOreo #Nokia8 #5YearsofTheLifesWay


Hi Friends,

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, is excited to announce that Android™ 8.0 Oreo™ is now available for the Nokia 8. If you own a Nokia 8, you can enjoy a truly pure and secure version of Android Oreo, packed with the latest features to make content creation and sharing even more fun.

Patrick Henchie – Head of Product, Sub-Sahara Africa, said:
“We’re proud to deliver our pure and secure take of Android 8.0 Oreo on the Nokia 8. We always want to give our fans the best possible Android experience. That’s why we’ve taken the time to test, optimise and refine the platform.

“Working together with our fans under our newly setup up Nokia phones beta labs, we’ve created a pure version of this highly anticipated mobile platform, delivering all the exciting new features with none of the unnecessary clutter paired with great performance and even better battery life. Android 8.0 Oreo is packed with new features that make communicating, creating, gaming and exploring even more fun.”

Nokia 8 takes its first bite of Oreo™ @HMDGlobal #AnroidOreo #Nokia8

Always pure, secure and up-to-date Android experience
Nokia 8 delivers a pure version of Android 8.0 Oreo with no skins and no changes in the user interface. And with no pre-installed apps you don’t need or hidden processes that eat up battery life, it guarantees a snappy experience every time you pick up your smartphone. Monthly security updates come as standard to keep your smartphone safe, and give you real peace of mind in the palm of your hand.

Super powers that give you the best real-life experiences
Android 8.0 Oreo update on Nokia 8 enables fans to enjoy new features that will enhance their day-to-day experiences with none of the gimmicks:
  • Picture-in-Picture mode gives you the power to multi-task while processing power of Nokia 8 ensures the smooth operation of even the most demanding apps. Watch a YouTube clip while catching up with friends or check your bank balance while ordering from Amazon – the Nokia 8 processor ensures smooth operation.
  • No unnecessary apps come pre-installed on Nokia 8 and with Android Instant Apps, you can de-clutter your software even further. Just go to the supported link on Chrome and you’ll be able to use new apps without having to install them. Google Play Protect works to keep your device and data safe from misbehaving apps by scanning over 50 billion apps per day, even the ones you haven't installed yet.
  • Smart software helps the Nokia 8 power up even faster, letting you create content quicker than ever as moments unfold in front of you. Exclusive to Nokia smartphones, Dual-Sight™ mode means you can also stream your reaction to events on social media in real time, using both the front and back cameras simultaneously.
  • Android Oreo smart features limit background activity on the apps you use least, maximising battery life so your Nokia 8 will be ready for action when you are.
  • Because Nokia 8 stands for self-expression through content creation, fans can now visualise their emotions better than ever before thanks to the fully redesigned set of emojis on Android 8.0 Oreo – more than 60 of them being brand new!
Your Nokia 8 will automatically update with Android Oreo. You will receive a notification on your smartphone when it becomes available in your country. Android Oreo will be coming soon to other Nokia smartphones, stay tuned for updates.

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28 Days To www.TheLifesWay.com 5th Birthday Celebrations #5YearsofTheLifesWay #27Dec2017 #Perseverance

Hi Friends, 

#Perseverance Part 2

Nobody believed my luck that day as I called my friend who was with me and also that day I had my house owner's daughter's birthday party so I returned immediately after getting the Sony Handycam from UEFA executives. As I was sitting in Jubilee Line to go to Wembley Park, I was all smiles as I always wanted a Handycam and thought that now I can make awesome videos from the same. London really fulfilled many of my small and big dreams and I simply love and adore this city!

Coming back to Perseverance, as it was London Summer time the sun used to set very late in the evenings and UEFA stalls used to get closed around 630-700pm. I used to leave office around 530 and reach Hyde Park to participate in the online contest at the stalls. I did it continuously on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and right on Thursday afternoon, I got another call from UEFA that I have won 2 tickets to the Finals between Manchester United and Football Club Barcelona. Again, I was overjoyed and collected the tickets in the evening that day. I couldn't believe my luck and it was awesome to win the prestigious tickets to the Finals of Champions League Trophy. 

Perseverance is what kept me going on my blog www.thelifesway.com as I continue to face discrimination despite creating content which is above average and giving ROI to brands much more than they deserve too for free. I have used my channels to promote a lot of brands from whom I have never got anything in return. As I celebrate my 5th anniversary of the #TheLifesWay I won't work for brands those who are not invested in me unless it's their first or second post with me. I also have family and also need time and money to work on myself and all these social media handles so there has to be a reward for the same. 

28 Days To www.TheLifesWay.com 5th Birthday Celebrations #5YearsofTheLifesWay #27Dec2017 #Perseverance
Somewhere in Scotland, United Kingdom on a Road Trip in April 2011
Another story of perseverance in my life is all the facebook contests where there is some app and you need to play certain levels to win once you clear all the levels. Similarly, an Indian gaming website once had a campaign where you can redeem the points collected by playing their mini-games for a Hand Blender. I had heard earlier from my mom how much she desired the hand-blender so I thought it to be the right opportunity to work out the plan to reach that levels of points and earn the hand-blender for my mom. I worked for continuous 10 days playing a lot of games each evening after office hours at home till the time my eyes automatically used to shut down. I reached the level and ordered the hand-blender without the knowledge of my mom and took the delivery of the same in my office and then when I traveled back to my mom's place 275 kilometers far and gifted her the same she was so happy. I thought that my perseverance has paid off big time that day. 

Once I have set my mind to achieve something no one can change the same until I get that thing. I have that in me but it doesn't mean I have not struggled in my life. My life has always been a Life of Pi because I was born on 22 July so numerically its 22/7 which is a Pi value. The Life's Way is my love and passion which gives me smiles all the time I look at and some unfulfilled expectations which I am working towards on a daily basis. 

Invest in me and your ROI will be beyond your thinking! Check out my instagram.com/araijain

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Tuesday 28 November 2017

29 Days To www.TheLifesWay.com 5th Birthday Celebrations #5YearsofTheLifesWay #27Dec2017 #Perseverance


Hi Friends, 

#Perseverance

Continuing the journey of the 5th year anniversary for my baby whom I grew from strength to strength and which kept me alive by giving me enough motivation and passion to carry on despite nothing turning out as I desired. Perseverance is a powerful skill and if you have the same, you can do wonders. I will tell you a story from my life where I got something great in my life by following this principle of life. 

I created my twitter handle @araijain long back on 14 Dec 2009 when I got the first Google Android Smartphone G1 from my brother who used to work for Google. It was a lovely smartphone which defined what is Smart and what lies beyond in the world of technology. I really loved the Google G1 because of its full-fledged sliding keyboard and ability to increase the memory using the micro-SD card. As it was the first smartphone from Google, it used to get the latest android updates till version 2.3 it got and after that it was kind of incompatible with the next versions of Android Operating System. I used it throughout my London Stay before getting migrated to Google's Nexus One smartphone so as to play Angry Birds on the same. 

29 Days To www.TheLifesWay.com 5th Birthday Celebrations #5YearsofTheLifesWay #27Dec2017
At the Hyde Park Venue for UEFA Champions League Wembley Finals 2011
Coming back to the story of perseverance, it was during those times in London, I came across an advertisement in the Metro newspaper for the UEFA Champions League Trophy 2011 where the finals were to be held in Wembley Stadium and UEFA is organizing an awareness campaign in Hyde Park, London for the week following the finals. I had no clue about the football but only used to see people buying and wearing merchandise from Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and many such teams sponsored by many brands. Though I used to live right next to Wembley Stadium but never watched any football match before that time. I asked my friends if they want to go to Hyde Park on Saturday to attend the Road to Finals event but they declined other than 1 who said he wants to come and see the trophy live. 

We reached and venue and saw all the stalls setup and tried our luck in various competitions all day long. UEFA stall girls who were from Germany and were not fluent in English did some partiality in terms of handing out the right prizes to us when we answered some of the questions in one of their main stalls. We were happy with what we got and visited several of the stalls from video games to actual tshirts signed by biggest players. Messi was gaining much popularity and people were supporting him a lot. Meanwhile, my friend figured out all the 12 questions answers using a gang of Chinese people who were non-stop participating in the contest. We were not aware as to why and what’s the top prize but came to know when we also go our 12 questions correct in the online system. Not only I got the bagpack or the football as the prize but also stood a chance to see the finals at Wembley Stadium. Till that time our strategy was to get all the prizes nominated for 1 to 11 right answers and collect all the unique UEFA memorabilia. Crazy huh!!!

29 Days To www.TheLifesWay.com 5th Birthday Celebrations #5YearsofTheLifesWay #27Dec2017
With one of the Adidas soccer balls to be used in the Wembley Finals 2011
After a hectic day where I also got into the finals for that game where you have touch the blinking light in the fastest hands with the fastest time around to be called for the next round on Sunday, I reached and slept in my room. Next morning again I went alone to play the second round but could not perform better than the first day so couldn’t reach next round. 

Disappointed with my performance I was walking and enjoying the Hyde Park when I received a call from the UEFA team that I have won a Digital Camera to come and collect by a certain time. I became so excited that I ran to the main stall and waited there till the time the executives came and handed me a brand new Sony HDR 120GB Handycam in my hands. It was a moment of true joy and I thanked all Gods and everyone and immediately followed the principle of perseverance again by participating in the quiz contest. Rest story will be in another post tomorrow.

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30 Days To www.TheLifesWay.com 5th Birthday Celebrations #5YearsofTheLifesWay #27Dec2017 #Hope

Hi Friends,

#Hope

It all started when we visited one of my wife’s friend and she told that she had won a Kindle from a contest from writing a blog post. After some days, she visited our house and I asked her how and where she won the same?

Before that time I used to participate in Facebook contests and used to win 1 or 2 every week or month and was happy with the goodies received from the same. Then I tried participating in twitter contests and my winning rate multiplied significantly by 7 to 15 per week. It was awesome where I need to track which contests I won on which date and then whether the goodies/prizes have been received or not? It was awesome and then there were times when I didn’t win even a single contest for 3 months at one go despite more efforts and it was really devastating. So I thought about the same later and connected the dots and the results was that you need to be grateful for every small as well as big wins and you have to stay in the attitude of winner. It’s something that take time to come but can be mastered with practice. I really loved learning new things as social media channels grew and worked on many different social media channels.

30 Days To www.TheLifesWay.com 5th Birthday Celebrations #5YearsofTheLifesWay #27Dec2017
One of the dreams came true to visit Wimbledon and see all the Tennis Stars live

As she hesitated but finally introduced me to the website after several requests on the same, I only focussed on remembering the website she logged on my laptop and this way I came to know about Indiblogger. Indiblogger is the biggest bloggers community with their unique and advanced platforms in India and they used to organize several bloggers events collaborating with brands. As I was good with my tweets and continued to win several contests, I blogged about all the goodies received from several brands.

The first year of blogging was slow till March, when I just launched the online blogpost page and did some posts to get into the Indiblogger community. After I got some posts done and I got chance to be on the Blogadda bloggers platform too where they has these fastest blogger wins sure shot gift vouchers. I participated in the same and got some gift vouchers from the branded posts. My biggest break came in my first Indiblogger meet for Microsoft where I met some of local bloggers and they gave me some good ideas to advance my blogging skills. I won several gifts at the event and at the second meet, I won my first big prize of HP Sleekbook for one of my posts on HP Connected Music. 

Blogadda and Indiblogger became my family networks as I continued to win several prizes in many of their contests. With Blogadda I even got their esteemed Notable Newbie Blogger award and many books and products to review on their platforms. 

I will continue my journey during these 30 days to the 5th Birthday of The Life’s Way on 27th Dec 2017 and write more about my experience with the social media channels. 

Any brand or company wants to sponsor any of  my social media channels or to do sponsored posts are welcome to contact me on email - thelifesway@gmail.com
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Sunday 26 November 2017

A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Nov 2016 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

Hi Friends, 

November is the time when you plan to finish all your pending tasks and I am also busy completing all the pending review posts for some of the devices I either bought or got it for review. It's also the time to meet and start new associations for the next year. As my blog www.thelifesway.com will be completing 5 Years on 27th Dec 2017, I have upped my Instagram game and also associating all the channels across all my handles and some days ago only, I switched to Business account on Instagram. I have also started seeking help from many in the industry to learn from their experiences which I was not doing earlier. This has opened my world further and I am getting a lot of ideas. 

1. @HuaweiZA Introduces the #HuaweiMate9 #Android #Phablet #aStepAhead - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/11/huaweiza-introduces-huaweimate9-android.html - Huawei launches their Mate Editions range of smartphones during this time and this year Mate 10 was launched in CapeTown but I was not the chosen blogger to be flown to the launch but anyhow I watched the same live on facebook as my love for the brand. Let's see what happens as I try again and again to get sponsored a smartphone by Huawei. 

2. A #Trolls Movie Experience of Lifetime @FantaFunZA #FantaPhotoBomb - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/11/a-trolls-movie-experience-of-lifetime.html - This was such a great campaign I was part of last year which gave me a lot of fun along with fun with family too. I also won the Samsung A5 Smartphone as a lucky draw prize when I attended the Trolls movie at Sterkinekor. I gifted the same to my mom as she was looking for something new and always was getting old smartphones from either my brother or myself. She was very happy to get this gift. Thanks to Fanta South Africa for the same. 

A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Nov 2016 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay
http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/11/come-and-celebrate-festive-season-with.html - Silverstar Casino is the only brand which calls me to most of their without any fail and I have also done a lot for them on social media promoting all their events. Recently, I am not doing much for anyone as I am now looking to go sponsored so totally taking away all the free posts. If I am not getting the pageviews, I want to achieve, then only I will go and post press releases but it will be only my wish.

4. Halloween Just Got Real With @DStv #DStvHalloween @MNet #NightRun - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/11/halloween-just-got-real-with-dstv.html - I attended this unique launch for a Night Run with the Zombies and it was amazing. The amount of detail in the setup was awesome and checkout some of the images from the night run in this post. 

http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/11/a-memoir-this-month-last-year-oct-2015.html  - I simply love my memoir series of posts as it brings back those memories and thoughts which I was having that time of the year. I am very lazy sometimes and too busy sometimes to write these but last year November I covered for all the pending ones. It also gives me perspective and benchmarks the amount of clients I have currently and who left me and I left whom. There were many companies from whom I have not got anything in return so I have simply stopped working for them or covering them on my blog.

The next big thing that is happening in November 2017 is the launch of Anytime Anywhere Magazine Print Edition in UK and South Africa along with Online edition where I will be writing articles on Travel and Technology. In case, you want to sponsor my pages on the monthly magazine, do contact me either via aashish@anytimemagazine.co.za or thelifesway@gmail.com and I will introduce you to our Sales Team and Editor for further advertisement rates in the print editions. In case you want to sponsor my personal blog and channels, you can do that too. Follow Anytime Magazine on facebook, twitter and instagram. Looking forward to this associations!

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Monday 13 November 2017

Product Review - @SonyXperiaZA XA1 Ultra #Android #Smartphone #XperiaXA1Ultra

Hi Friends, 

Sony recently launched the second versions of the hit series of smartphones enhancing their capabilities and in some places changing the whole design of the smartphone as compared to the last year's version of the phone. I loved the Sony Xperia XA Ultra smartphone last year and there are a lot of images I shared on my instagram channel using the smartphone. 
Product Review - @SonyXperiaZA XA1 Ultra #Android #Smartphone #XperiaXA1Ultra
This year I got the review unit for 2 weeks and it came in dashing Gold color which looks amazingly beautiful. I totally fell in love with the same and it was heart breaking to let it go back to the PR company. But anyhow, here are some of the features of the smartphone which I really liked and loved. I thing I observed is that all smartphones from Sony in this range has USB Type-C but still has a headphone jack intact.
Product Review - @SonyXperiaZA XA1 Ultra #Android #Smartphone #XperiaXA1Ultra
I feel I am attracted to the devices which have 6 inch display screens and XA1 Ultra has Full HD (1080p) display which acquires the whole property of the smartphone. The six inches of screen covers edge to edge and only top and bottom portions have some metal on this Sony's marvel design.
Product Review - @SonyXperiaZA XA1 Ultra #Android #Smartphone #XperiaXA1Ultra
Low Light Photo at Water Circus Show at Silverstar Casino
This really looks wonderful when you are playing HD games or watching some Youtube video's at 720p or 1080p resolutions as this also includes  the Sony's trademark image enhance technology. The best part is that this smartphone is only 8.1mm thick and display is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass 2.5D. The text and images both looks great and sharp.
Product Review - @SonyXperiaZA XA1 Ultra #Android #Smartphone #XperiaXA1Ultra
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Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is equipped with 23MP rear camera with Hybrid Autofocus, Steadyshot and 5X Clear Image Zoom. I loved the Exmor RS mobile image sensor on this device as it had the capability of ISO to go upto 6400 which can help in low light photos. Talk about the front camera and you will be swooshed to the floor as it takes amazing selfies with its 16MP OIS enabled (Optical Image Stabilizer) and a smart selfie flash is added in the front too instead of screen going white to glow. As in all Sony Smartphones, this one also has a dedicated camera button to open the app in an instance and comes with all the extra apps that you can find in any of the Sony Xperia smartphone like AR effect, Creative effect, Sound Photo, Timeshift burst and Panorama as pre-installed.
Product Review - @SonyXperiaZA XA1 Ultra #Android #Smartphone #XperiaXA1Ultra
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Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is powered with MediaTek Helio P20 Octa Core 64bit (Quad Core 2.3GHz + Quad Core 1.6GHz) processor and 4GB RAM and internal memory on the review unit was 32GB which can be expanded upto 256GB using microSD card. This smartphone has 2700mAh battery which seems small on paper but it performs for a day's operation and can be quick charged using Qnovo Adaptive Charging technology powered by MediaTek Pump Express Plus 2.0.
Product Review - @SonyXperiaZA XA1 Ultra #Android #Smartphone #XperiaXA1Ultra
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In the end, this smartphone weights only 188 grams and is a single SIM phone which takes Nano-SIM to connect you to 2G, 3G and 4G networks. The out of the box smartphone runs on Android v7.0 Nougat and offers amazing features. As in all Sony products, they are known for their audio and video capabilities, this one too doesn't need any introduction. I truly loved this one and here are some of the images I took with this smartphone. The smartphone is retailing at around ZAR 7000 and can be bought during the Black Friday sale if you are looking for a smartphone in that price range.
Product Review - @SonyXperiaZA XA1 Ultra #Android #Smartphone #XperiaXA1Ultra
Selfie using front 16MP with flash ON

At one point of time way back in 2010-11 in London I used to have so many Sony products (from earphones to headphones, ebook reader to iPod dock, CD player to cassette player, mobile phone to Noise cancellation headphones) around me but currently I am not using even a single one. All of those were bought by me in London or gifted to me by my brother back then.

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Sunday 12 November 2017

Product Review - @LGSouthAfrica G4 Beat @LGMobileSA Android #Smartphone

Hi Guys,

LG Electronics have been the front runners in the mobile phone industry along with their South Korean counterpart Samsung. Going on facts which will soon be true or must be true that both of these must be having more than 40-45% shares in the World's Home Appliances and Smartphones industry. They are not as aggressive as Samsung is with their marketing campaigns but they have some great smartphones with top of the edge technology to separate them from other brands. I totally fell in love with the back buttons on LG G2 and the trend continued till LG G4. LG G5 was also launched with its revolutionary modular battery design where they had to go away with rear buttons design. 
Product Review - @LGSouthAfrica G4 Beat @LGMobileSA Android #Smartphone
I got LG G4 Beat unit to review for two weeks and share my experience with the world. It happened since I went to the launch event of LG G4 and the PR company wanted me to review this particular model. Not as powerful as LG G4, G4 Beat still beats your heart at much cheaper price tag. 
Product Review - @LGSouthAfrica G4 Beat @LGMobileSA Android #Smartphone
The first thing that caught my attention was the removable covers in black and brown leather and metallic textures. Once installed on the unit, they really gives a different touch and feel to the handset which can go depending on your mood and setting. I simply loved the black leather cover. The smartphone weights only 140 grams. The phone takes micro SIM which can have network capability to LTE Cat4, HSPA+, EDGE and GPRS.
Product Review - @LGSouthAfrica G4 Beat @LGMobileSA Android #Smartphone
LG G4 Beat is equipped with 8MP rear camera with manual mode and also fast laser auto focus so that you never miss a moment. LG G4 Beat has 5MP selfie camera is equipped with gesture controls to take multiple selfies in succession. The smartphone has 1.5 GB RAM and 8GB ROM but that can be expended using micro-SD card upto 32GB.
Product Review - @LGSouthAfrica G4 Beat @LGMobileSA Android #Smartphone
LG G4 Beat has Qualcomm MSM8939 1.5GHz Octa Core processor along with 2300 mAh battery which runs on Android Lollipop (5.1) operating system. The screen size is 5.2 inch full HD display with True IPS display and In-Cell Touch Technology which means that touch sensors are integrated into the display.
Product Review - @LGSouthAfrica G4 Beat @LGMobileSA Android #Smartphone
Along with that there are many more features which has been incorporated into the smartphone like the state-of-the-art, infrared-sensitive color spectrum sensor which analyzes and measures all of the visible light within a scene before a short is snapped, ensuring that an image’s colors appear natural and vivid even in dim conditions. There are multiple other applications like Glance View, Knock code, Q Slide and Q Memo+.

In  the end this is the last smartphone from LG which has buttons in the rear of the smartphone and I really liked the same. 8MP camera is enough as it gives you power to control the camera with manual mode. The smartphone is going at around ZAR3-4k but still a wonderful device to have.


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Product Review - @Vodacom Smart Prime 7 and Smart Turbo 7 #Android #Smartphone

Hi Friends, 

Vodacom launched a series of their own branded smartphones for the mass market in South Africa. The price range is good enough for those who really needs an android smartphone and looking for a budget feature rich phones. I had the opportunity to go their office for the media launch and was given these 2 models to review for 8-12 weeks. The models given to me was Prime 7 and Turbo 7. I didn't wanted to take them on my first instance as those were the bottom models and I didn't wanted to waste my time reviewing them. But to maintain the relationship with the brand, I took them home and used them for a while. Here are the pointers for these Value for money smartphones:
Product Review - @Vodacom Smart Prime 7 and Smart Turbo 7 #Android #Smartphone
Vodacom Smart Prime 7
Vodacom Prime 7 is a smartphone for Selfies enthusiast as the same has a 5MP front camera and rear camera is 8MP which takes ok photographs but don't expect much from this auto-focus camera. I don't think the camera has OIS (Optical Image Stabalizer) but at the price range the product itself has many features which other brands are not able to provide. It has internal RAM of 1GB which is sufficient but not enough but atleast better than many other smartphones coming at 512MB. 
Product Review - @Vodacom Smart Prime 7 and Smart Turbo 7 #Android #Smartphone
Display is 5 inch gives bright colors on its High definition screen powered by Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 processor which is Quad-core 1.3 GHZ. This smartphone runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. The smartphone is available in 2 colors and internally provides 8GB storage and expandable using the microSD card.  The smartphone has cellular data LTE, HSPA+ enabled with Battery Li-Ion 2540 mAh battery which provides enough power for a single day. 
Product Review - @Vodacom Smart Prime 7 and Smart Turbo 7 #Android #Smartphone

Vodacom Smart Turbo 7
Product Review - @Vodacom Smart Prime 7 and Smart Turbo 7 #Android #Smartphone
 Vodacom's Turbo 7 is equipped with 5inch FWVGA display (480x854) which is driven by a Quad Core processor with 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of ROM. The smartphone is expandable upto 32 GB using the micro-SD card slot. Available in Silver and Dary Grey colors, the maximum retail price of handset is around ZAR 999. The smartphone has 5MP rear camera with flash and front camera is only 2 MP. Powered by Android 6.0 marshmallow operating system, there won't be any updates on these value for money smartphones. They look good at the price range and does most of the daily tasks. The Vodacom's Turbo 7 has a battery capacity of 2000mAh which is enough for half a day usage at ful capacity. The smartphone weights only 168 grams and has sturdy design which will last long. 
Product Review - @Vodacom Smart Prime 7 and Smart Turbo 7 #Android #Smartphone

In the end, Vodacom always has some or the other schemes running to sell their branded products and you can visit any of the Vodacom shops or the Vodacom World in Midrand, Johannesburg for a walk through to check out all the models the brand has in its store. May be you might like something which will bring you fun.
 Product Review - @Vodacom Smart Prime 7 and Smart Turbo 7 #Android #Smartphone
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Saturday 11 November 2017

Product Review - Bang & Olufsen H3 ANC #Earphones @BangOlufsenSA

Hi Friends, 

Bang and Olufsen needs no introduction as their products are unique audio products each worthy of drooling over before you start using them. H3 is another one of their marvellous product designed by Jakob Wagner and this time it has an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) unit attached to these small wired earphones. 

The ANC unit is attached next to the 3.5mm jack as then it can stay connected to you phone and can be left hanging or inside your pockets. But it's an odd looking circular device with a micro USB charging port and an On-Off button on the body. I didn't like the circular unit as it only has Bang and Olufsen branding. If it has some clip to attach the same to pockets or if there was something like where wires can be tangled, it would have served a better purpose because now the center of gravity of the earphones due to this unit's weight is not proper. 
Product Review - Bang & Olufsen H3 ANC #Earphones @BangOlufsenSA
Let's come to the unit itself, which is crafted using extremely light weight metal which feels good quality and robust to use. There are 29 air vents drilled into the housing of Beoplay H3 ANC to provide amazing acoustics. This was the first time I was using ANC in these kinds of earphones and though they are internally noise isolated because of the memory foam based eartips, you feel a little bit later that the noise cancellation has kicked in already when someone comes to talk to you. Noise cancellation is not as effective as in the over ear models or on ear models from the same brand or any other brands in the market.
Product Review - Bang & Olufsen H3 ANC #Earphones @BangOlufsenSA
The ANC unit can provide around 20hrs of playtime with its rechargeable battery capacity of 350mAh. The device can be fully charged in around 2.5 to 3 hours. You can switch On and Off using a small button on the side of the attachment. The overall weight of the earphones is 40 grams and cord length is 1.35m. The cable also has a remote to control the music and receive the calls etc which works better with iOS devices. The inbuilt microphone is good enough to talk and works on Micro-electrical mechanical system (MEMS) as called by Bang and Olufsen.
Product Review - Bang & Olufsen H3 ANC #Earphones @BangOlufsenSA
The sound quality is unmatched and gives you amazing details in all kinds of music genres. The speakers inside the earplugs is electro-dymanic 10.8mm drivers. The frequency range of the product is 20 to 160000 Hz and is available in Gunmetal Grey color. The packaging also includes a carry case along with a flight adapter and silicon ear tips.

Overall, I would say it's a nice ANC earphones but if you are running short on budget, you can always buy the normal H3 earphones. Some of the Bang and Olufsen products are on Sale at Mall of Africa showroom at the moment. Check out the same and this review was done on a review device which was taken back after 2 weeks. 

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Thursday 9 November 2017

Product Review - @SamsungSA Level Over Ear #Bluetooth #Headphones @SamsungMobileSA

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Samsung Electronics is one of my favourite brands and why not - I have been the winner of their first-ever Blogger's Challenge in South Africa. I have been asking them to send me one of the Level Over-Ear headphones but it was only some time back I got to test the same as they were in-between PR company changes. Samsung is not made to do small things, they always Aim and Achieve Big Things.  Product Review - @SamsungSA Level Over Ear #Bluetooth #Headphones @SamsungMobileSA
As I simply love headphones and earphones and I attract a lot of them in my life for example if I win some contest - the prize will be headphones, If I attend some event the goodies bag will have headphones or earphones etc. So my whole life revolves around Earphones and Headphones. But now I really want to have a smartphone as my need and desire on my 5th year anniversary of The Life's Way.
Product Review - @SamsungSA Level Over Ear #Bluetooth #Headphones @SamsungMobileSA
Samsung Level Over Headsets are Bluetooth (3.0) and NFC enabled which covers your ears comfortably and can be worn for many hours without any discomfort which has been made possible due to the soft and supple polyurethane cushioning on both headsets. The Level-Over Headphone has ergonomic features and a sleek, minimalist design which not only makes it good to look at but beauty when you wear the same on your ears. Not only this, once you switch ON the ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) you are in your own world as it totally cancels the exterior noise and you can focus on the task at hand.
Product Review - @SamsungSA Level Over Ear #Bluetooth #Headphones @SamsungMobileSA

The Samsung Level Over also gives the option to work wirelessly (Bluetooth range is up to 10 m) and with wire when you forget to charge the unit or due to extreme travel you could not. Music will never stop on this headset and with NFC you can just connect it to any smartphone with just a TAP. The headset comes with a carry case and cable with 3 buttons remote controller and MIC. The headset Li-Ion battery is charged using the micro-USB cable supplied in the package. The battery provides with playtime of 15h (Bluetooth Mode with ANC), 30h (Bluetooth Mode without ANC), 25h (Wired Mode with ANC), Unlimited Listening Time (Wired Mode without ANC).
Product Review - @SamsungSA Level Over Ear #Bluetooth #Headphones @SamsungMobileSA
Samsung Level Over weighs around 350 grams and comes with a 1.2 M cable with a 3.5mm headphone jack to plug into your devices. Samsung has also introduced several little features into the device such as a Volume monitor which cautions users to reduce the volume in case you are exploding the headphones at full volume for a long period of time. Also, when you are calling someone from a noisy environment, voices can still be clearly heard. While you are listening to music, you can enable the message alerts and scheduling reminders to be heard on the Level Over as notifications.
Product Review - @SamsungSA Level Over Ear #Bluetooth #Headphones @SamsungMobileSA
The next best feature is the smart touch panel on the side of the headset to control the play, pause, song movement and volume up and down buttons along with call receiving and call rejection. This takes time to get adjusted to in case you are using touch kind of headphones for the first time. The smart touch panel works with S-voice or may be Bixby now if you are connected to a Samsung smartphone only.
Product Review - @SamsungSA Level Over Ear #Bluetooth #Headphones @SamsungMobileSA
In the end, let's talk about the feature we all buy headphones is for its sound quality. Powered by a 50mm driver unit with high-quality neodymium magnets this Samsung Level Over produces an amazingly strong and realistic sound. I really loved listening to some of the Bollywood tunes as well as my favourite singer Taylor Swift. Samsung's Sound Alive equalizer gives more customized features in case you are using Samsung smartphone. The impedance of headsets is 41 Ohms and 50mm speakers are fitted with Bio-Cellurose Diaphragm. The sound is balanced with not too much of bass but you can control that with Sound alive to make it as you like it. I generally like the Classic equalizer setting or on the Voice mode.
Product Review - @SamsungSA Level Over Ear #Bluetooth #Headphones @SamsungMobileSA
In the end, this model is now out of the market (launched in 2014) but as I have received it later in it's life (August 2016), I just wanted to finish using those images I have taken of the headset. The new model is already launched by Samsung as Level Pro, go check out the same and I know you won't be disappointed with the quality.

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