A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Oct 2015 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

Hi Guys, 

October generally is the most busiest month for bloggers and social media influencers as there are many launch events planned. I was too part of so many events last year in 2015 including rAge Expo, Montecasino launches and winners and some of the new smartphones from HTC. 

1. Desire 626 comes to @HTCSouthAfrica #HTCOneLifeSA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/10/desire-626-comes-to-htcsouthafrica.html - Desire 626 was the phone I got to review from HTC South Africa and really loved the design of the same, dual color body and light weight with capable processor for a mid-level price range smartphone. 

2. A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Oct 2014 - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/10/a-memoir-this-month-last-year-oct-2014.html - October in 2014 some of the friends left Johannesburg to leave for greener pastures in India and other parts of the world. But I feel that this blog series keeps reminding me of several historical events in my life.

3. A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Nov 2014 - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/10/a-memoir-this-month-last-year-nov-2014.html - November is one of the lazy months in my life as blogging takes a back seat the reason for which is still hidden. It was 0 post in 2013, 8 posts in 2014 and 12 posts in 2015 and 2016 currently stands at 16 posts. 

There are many more posts but I don't feel to share it now as my top 5 posts so let's rest them at 3 this month. However, October is the start of the next years planning and this year I am watching a lot of Lynda.com videos to learn some new skills and trying to implement them in my next year planning for The Life's Way. I have got some of the things I always wanted but still some of the things my heart desires are still far because the methods I have tried are not working in my favor. So that's why a changes of skills is required to refocus on those and get what I want! 

Cheers!!!

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8 Things To Do With Your Old #Smartphone #HTCOneLifeSA #MoreYou

Hi Guys, 

With the HTC Desire 626 now available at MTN stores nationwide, here are a few ideas from HTC on non-wasteful ways to get rid of your old mobile device:

1. Sell it to a buyback service

If you want to get some cash for your old phone, but without the hassle of advertising it in the classifieds, you could sell it to Zwipit. This company will pay you for your smartphone, refurbish it, and sell it to someone else. The online process is relatively simple and painless - Zwipit will arrange the courier and pay you once it has assessed your device. 

2. Trade it in

Some stores and networks offer great trade-in deals – offering you a discount on your new device in exchange for old phone. Phone around to find out what options are on offer. 

3. Advertise it on an online classified service 

You’ll probably get a better price for your smartphone, if you sell it to another individual than if you sell it to a buyback service or trade it in. You can advertise the device on a site such Gumtree or OLX and if you follow these common sense tips (Gumtree), dealing through an online classifieds site can be safe and profitable. 

4. Use it as a hotspot

If you often need mobile internet access, it can be handy to keep an old smartphone as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. You’ll have internet access wherever you go, without running down the battery on your new, primary smartphone. I was doing the same with my old Nexus One phone till Telkom mobile SIM didn't worked on the same and I now use it to post my photographs on Instagram. 

5. Turn it into a mobile gaming console

Provided that it’s not too old to run the newer games, an old smartphone can be an ideal mobile games machine for your child. And if you’re a gaming enthusiast yourself, why not turn it into a retro game arcade? Download those NES emulators and relive all the ages old games or the current games till they are supported by the old android operating system on your mobile device.

6. Play some music

Plug your smartphone into a loudspeaker, and then use an apps such as MixRadio or TuneIn Radio to turn it into a makeshift radio. You could also listen to some podcasts or load your own music onto the smartphone. Can also be used as a car stereo by plugging via aux cable and playing all your favourite songs while you drive or can be used to listen to audio-books or podcasts also. 

7. Give it away

You could also pass your smartphone on to someone else - one of your children, a parent, house helper, or a charity - if you don’t want to sell it. You probably know someone who could use your phone, even if it’s really old and basic. 

8. Recycle it

If your smartphone is broken beyond repair, you should dispose it off in an environmentally friendly manner. Take it to one of the many e-waste disposal sites around the country rather than simply chucking it in the bin. This will ensure that as many components are salvaged for reuse as possible and prevent some of the nastier chemicals that go into a phone from ending up in a landfill. 

The HTC Desire 626 is available at MTN stores nationwide and shop.mtn.co.za for R269 per month over 24 months and includes 30GB data once off. 

Cheers!!!

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Desire 626 comes to @HTCSouthAfrica #HTCOneLifeSA

Hi Guys,

HTC Corporation (“HTC”), a global leader in mobile innovation and design, has announced the HTC Desire 626, the successor to the HTC Desire 620. With a variety of color combinations, endless personalisation options, and an enhanced camera that enables sharper photography, the affordable smartphone lets you express yourself your way like never before.

Unique design and advanced features enable self-expression
The HTC Desire 626 offers vivid colours in a beautifully crafted dual-tone design, and delivers a unique user experience. Easy and intuitive to use, it runs on Android™ 5.1 and features HTC Sense™, which provides an enhanced, fully customised Android functionality. With the HTC Sense interface, you can change the look of your phone’s interface as often as you change your own style; maximum customisation, minimum effort. These endless personalisation possibilities allow you to create, share and realize your full potential.

Powered by a Snapdragon™ 1.2GHz Quad-Core processor, the HTC Desire 626 delivers a smooth and reliable experience with the capability to allow you to effortlessly stream videos, run your latest app, play your favourite games or flick through your latest photos and it all comes to life on the vibrant 5 inch HD LCD screen.

Keeping an eye on breaking stories or your social feeds is made easy with HTC BlinkFeed™, which provides easy access to your own personalised stream of online content in seconds, allowing you to stay updated at a glance, directly from your homescreen.

Capture life from all angles wherever you are
Whether you have a passion for photography or capturing short impactful videos, the HTC Desire 626 can be your perfect pocket companion. With the choice of an enhanced 13MP main camera or a 5MP front camera, photos and selfies can be taken from any angle, ensuring you can fully express yourself with sharper images and selfies.

The HTC Eye™ Experience allows you to easily edit your shots for instant effects thanks to built-in enhancements. The HTC Desire 626 also features the ability to capture high-quality 1080p video using either the front or rear facing cameras, which can be turned into mini movies that can be shared with friends and family using the HTC Zoe Highlights feature.

With a range of storage options, from 16GB internal memory to a MicroSD slot that supports up to 2TB additional storage, you can save and share every photo, video and experience that defines you, as often as you wish.

The HTC Desire 626 will be available from MTN stores nationwide in November 2015. I am looking forward to review the same as soon as it's available for the same. It will be my first HTC phone in affordable range to be reviewed. 

Cheers!!!

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