Big Zulu to Release His Album #IchwaneLenyoka Exclusively on #TelkomMusic Powered by JOOX @BigZulu_ZN

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South African rapper, songwriter and actor – Big Zulu will release 10 tracks from his forthcoming album exclusively on the newly-launched streaming music app, Telkom Music Powered by JOOX. This new body of work entitled ‘Ichwane Lenyoka’ by the isiZulu-speaking lyricist is expected to drop on Friday, 27 August 2021 and for some time, will only be available for download or streaming on the all-new, exciting music app hailed for data-saving.

Big Zulu, whose real name is Siyabonga Nene, explained: “I’m thrilled! For me, the synergy is clear: I want to make simple but good music that people can relate to and enjoy without any barriers to access; like Telkom Music Powered by JOOX is also doing with its platform: making access to good music, simple. Accessibility is the DNA of the Big Zulu brand and partnering with a platform that gives my work that kind of access is a match made in heaven.”

“Telkom is a legacy brand we grew up knowing and JOOX is a streaming platform that’s been big in the live performances space during the initial lockdown. It’s like two worlds of legacy and present-day coming together. If you look at the Big Zulu brand, I'm inspired by the legacy of KZN's traditional music and Hip Hop is an ever-evolving, dare I say, a fresh trend that I'm incorporating into my music. I'm also taking two worlds and making them one.”

Telkom Music Powered by JOOX has been commended for its approach coming into the music-streaming market, placing data at the centre of its offering and eliminating limitations around access to it. The music app is proven to consume the least data of any DPS in the market when listening to music.

According to data tests done by Software company Bitcube, Telkom Music Powered by JOOX consumes significantly less data than its competitors. The app consumed just 173MB to stream 100 high-quality songs, Apple Music consumed 1001MB, while Spotify consumed 1112MB and Deezer 564MB.

The app also takes just 10MB of download space in any Android smartphone. Zulu says this is an important factor for him: “It’s the mass market my music appeals to. There's a huge part of my audience that doesn’t have the most sophisticated phones with memory and storage, for example, so this will be very helpful.”

The Bergville-born star says fans can expect thoughtful music from his forthcoming album, adding that there are songs that will be great for celebrations as well as incredible features: “I had to tap into my core. Although I've moved to Jo’burg I'm still primarily rooted in KZN. I had to take all those inspirations and bring them to life while still staying true to what one would call the Hip Hop art form,” he concluded.

“Look out for my artists on Nkabi Records and don’t touch the dial, Big Zulu is only getting started!”

Users will be able to listen to the album for free on Telkom Music Powered by JOOX when It drops on 27 August 2021, with limited features or get the all-access VIP package for just R59.99 per month.

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Telkom Music Powered by JOOX is for Android devices only. Telkom Mobile customers can enjoy ad-free music, unlimited music downloads and access to millions of songs from just R59,99pm. For more information visit: https://telkommusic.co.za/

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@TelkomZA Reveals Its New Music Streaming App Powered by JOOX #TelkomMusic

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Telkom Music Powered by JOOX is the newest addition to Telkom Mobile’s product offering. The leading telecommunications company in South Africa revealed its new music streaming platform, in partnership with Tencent-owned JOOX, available from the Huawei AppGallery and Google Play Store.

Telkom recognizes that the landscape of music streaming is changing and highlights that the stand-out feature of its music app is the fact that it focuses on data-saving and shared music experiences between users: “In true Telkom style, our mission is to leave no man behind and we are thrilled to introduce this offering. We’ve introduced a bouquet of products recently to cater to the content needs of our customers, including video-on-demand and gaming services; and this closes the loop neatly for us from a content viewpoint,” commented Wanda Mkhize – Telkom Executive Smarthome and Content.

“The future of music streaming will include shared, social experiences,” says Tencent Africa Services CEO Brett Loubser. “With lockdown changing the way we connect, Telkom Music Powered by JOOX will include ‘Mods’ focused on sharing one’s music experience.”

JOOX has worked with Telkom Mobile to launch Telkom Music Powered by JOOX. With an app size of just 10MB, the all-new, exciting music app is designed to save data usage and space on one’s smartphone. Telkom Music allows you to stream and download songs while using less data than any other music streaming app. Users are able to listen for free with limited features, while Telkom customers can subscribe to the all-access VIP package for just R59.99 per month.

“We are very excited to embark on this endeavour with Telkom Mobile,” Loubser adds. “The team at Telkom Mobile and at Tencent Africa have put a huge amount of effort into delivering the most accessible music streaming product possible. Our app size reduces the amount of memory used in a listener’s phone, and integration with Telkom’s app ecosystem makes it easy for millions of people to have millions of songs in their pocket.”

Mkhize concluded: “We couldn’t have chosen a better partner; the technical know-how of the Tencent Africa and JOOX team in this space with our inclusive product portfolio has culminated in the perfect marriage. We can’t wait for everyone to sample the final product, we are confident it’s going to be a hit with them!”

Powered by JOOX, music fans can expect the app to include a host of new features, including a button where users can turn on and off their data usage. In addition, Telkom Music Powered by JOOX will include a variety of other innovative features under the ‘Mods’ section of the app.

Feature ‘Music Guru’ tests your music knowledge against other users. The interactive feature plays a song clip for users to identify within a few seconds. The goal? To get the highest score against other users in various genres and categories.

The music app’s ‘Radio’ feature allows you to find new tracks to share. The feature offers a non-stop listening experience that enables users to discover new music, aligned with and relevant to music they love.

Music Together is better. And that’s why the ‘Flock’ feature allows users to create playlists together for their next big event - whether in person or virtual. With Flock, it doesn’t matter who has their phone connected to the aux.

Download Telkom Music Powered by JOOX today - 

Telkom Music Powered by JOOX is for Android devices only. Download it from the Google Play Store here. Download it from Huawei AppGallery here.

Telkom Mobile customers can enjoy ad-free music, unlimited music downloads and access to millions of songs from just R59,99pm. For more information visit: https://telkommusic.co.za/

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Make Travel Easier and More Enriching With Your Smartphone @HuaweiZA #HuaweiPsmart2021

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In this day and age, smartphones have become almost permanent extensions of our lives. The reason most people keep their phones so close is not just purely entertainment value but because of the fact that our phones are very useful, especially when on the go. From things like navigation apps, translations, photography and making reservations, our phones have radically changed the way we travel. And the HUAWEI P Smart 2021 will prove invaluable to you when planning your next trip.

Capture beautiful memories

As much as going on a holiday is about being present and limiting screen time, this doesn’t mean you have to stow your phone away for the entire trip; how else are you going to capture beautiful sunsets? Especially because the HUAWEI P Smart 2021 is equipped with a quad AI camera that includes a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth camera. Together, these cameras, and their impressive resolutions, will capture even the smallest details to the widest landscapes.

Also, safari selfies are a thing on Instagram, and we all know it’s bad manners to deprive followers of an Instaworthy out-in-the wild selfie. The phone’s front-facing camera, which delivers crystal-clear selfies, and the automatically activated circular flash will ensure you look sharp and vivid even in low-light environments. So, go ahead and snap away and don’t forget to post on Instagram (because without a safari picture, were you even there?).

Stay on track

Being on vacation is mostly about rest, but exploring your new space can also be fun. The last thing you want to do is for your smartphone to run out of battery, especially if you don’t know your way around. How else are you going to find your way back to your Airbnb? With the phone’s 5000mAh, AI power-saving, eight power reduction solutions and 22.5W SuperCharge, which allows you to charge your battery in no time, you can rest assured that you won’t be needing to remember where the yellow brick road is, as your phone’s battery will still be powered up.

Yes, to plenty of storage space!

Whether you’re planning a road trip playlist, or planning Saturday movie night, you won’t need to worry about how much music and how many videos to upload, as storage on the HUAWEI P Smart 2021 is not a problem. The 4GB RAM effectively allows you to run multiple apps simultaneously and switch between them fluidly, while the 128GB ROM brings you large storage for all your favourite photos, videos, games and music.

While vacations are all about relaxation, it may be hard to put the HUAWEI P Smart 2021 down but at least you won’t feel too guilty about it because you will have amazing pictures and videos to reflect on when you’re back to working from home.

The HUAWEI P Smart 2021 is available on contract with this great deal at operators including Vodacom, MTN, Telkom and Cell C starting from R279 for post-paid contracts. You can also purchase it from the Huawei online store.

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4 Great Reasons to Use @HuaweiZA #PetalSearch - A Mobile-first #SearchEngine

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Having given users a new search engine for the mobile era, Huawei’s Petal Search is specially developed and designed primarily for the online user experience of its device users. As an internet user, you likely interact with the web mostly via your mobile device, so it’s useful to have a search service that has a mobile-first approach, providing an optimal search experience for your handheld device.

Petal Search is that search service. Here are just four reasons why it’s a cool tool to use.

1. Find just about anything you are looking for

With vast search capabilities on Petal Search, you can get any information, apps, and services easily in more than 20 categories. Whether you heard about a new cool mobile app you would like to download and try out, or you simply want to keep abreast of the latest global and local news, or you need to quickly and conveniently shop for items online, Petal Search has all your needs covered. Providing localised search services, you can search for services from local businesses, book flights, and much more. 

2. Search results are neatly presented in information cards

When you search, rather than presenting your search results in numerous visually bland links, Petal Search collates the search results into 300-plus types of information cards in a way that is visually engaging and easy to navigate for the user, and according to the users’ needs.

3. Multi-search inputs: Text, voice and visual search for your search convenience

Sometimes your hands can get tied up in a time when you really need to do a quick online search. Luckily, with Petal Search, you can just use your voice in place of a text search when you press the mic icon and speak into the device speaker, and Petal Search will give you your required search results. 

Think about how convenient that is. Imagine you are baking, hands all covered in a mess of flour and dough, but you need to grab your phone to check the next step in the recipe. Thankfully, Petal Search’s voice search tool can come to your rescue.

In addition, a picture speaks a thousand words and sometimes you may be so intrigued by an image that you want to trace it to its source. With Petal Search’s visual feature, you are able to do a search via images. Petal Search leverages AI to recognise objects in the pictures such as people, animals, landmarks, products, recipes and more. 

4. A secure search experience

When using a search engine, you need assurance that your information is safe and secure as you are dealing with personal details such as banking details for shopping, or location tracking. With Petal Search, you can browse in Safe Search and Incognito modes for privacy.

Petal Search uses industry-leading privacy and security technologies to ensure users’ privacy and security. The search engine is compliant with security policies, laws, and regulations in South Africa.

Overall, Petal Search is an awesome tool and search service because it provides a more convenient and enjoyable search experience. Download it today on HUAWEI AppGallery and get exploring on the web by accessing it via the home screen widget.

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#HuaweiPay is About to Make Life Much Simpler for @HuaweiZA Users @ZapperTM

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Who can imagine a life without their mobile phone? They are our constant companions, ensuring we stay in touch, informed and entertained. They also help us manage our daily lives, with calendar and notepad functions, as well as food delivery and banking apps.

Knowing how integral your phone is to every aspect of your life, Huawei has now taken that convenience a step further with Huawei Pay, their mobile payment service.

Likun Zhao, Vice President at Huawei Consumer Business Group for Southern Africa, says, “We are proud to launch Huawei Pay in South Africa in partnership with Zapper. With Huawei Pay, you add your bank cards to the app and then pay in stores simply by scanning the Zapper QR Payment Code on the bill when you check out. All local debit and credit cards from all local banks are supported. It’s a simple and convenient payment solution that we know will make the lives of South African consumers easier.”

Brett White, CEO of Zapper notes, “Huawei is a favourite among a large portion of smartphone owners in South Africa and equipping them with access to Zapper’s scan-to-pay platform will empower them to make fast, safe payments across the country. We are in the business of facilitating transactions and by putting the Zapper solution in the hands of millions of South African consumers, many more merchants can now also confidently offer cashless transactions. It is clear this partnership is a win for the local mobile payments market and we look forward to continued innovation together.”

Huawei Pay is a digital wallet that helps you buy everything from your groceries at your local supermarket to your guilty pleasures at your favourite department store. It also eliminates the need for bulky wallets, which can not only be cumbersome but can also make you a target for thieves.

Huawei Pay is also secure. Every transaction has to be authenticated by your passcode or fingerprint and Huawei Pay receives the same fraud protection as you get on your bank cards. In addition, Huawei Pay doesn’t use your bank card number to handle transactions, it isn’t stored on your device or on Huawei Pay servers, and is not shared with merchants. Your information is also kept private, as Huawei does not keep the transaction details.

Huawei Pay launched in SA on 3 December 2020. To start your Huawei Pay journey, simply download Huawei Wallet from HUAWEI AppGallery. I will check it out once I have Huawei Smartphone in my hands which I don't have currently. 

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@HuaweiZA #PetalSearch Ensures The Privacy and Security of Users

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As part of the expansion of its Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) ecosystem, the company recently announced the launch of its own search engine app, Petal Search. This follows the launch of its HUAWEI Browser earlier this year.

On Petal Search, which is available on HUAWEI AppGallery, users can search for and find virtually any information and multimedia. Offering several ways to search content with its multi-search inputs functionality, Petal Search is a convenient search engine that enables users to search content by way of text, voice or visual search.

The need for security 

Search engines have made access to information, multimedia content, and services incredibly easy as they are a gateway to a rich array of websites and a path to a wealth of information.

In the process of using and interacting with a search engine, users must also exchange their information for a good user experience. This raises the need for the security of personal information and the search activity of users. 

With over 4.5 billion internet users across the world, the internet has extremely vast data trails of personal information being generated and recorded from all the searches and activities by users. Internet data is collected for reasons such as marketing and consumer profiling – from the terms, users submit to a search engine, to their browsing history, to IP address, to cookies.

Huawei’s Petal Search prioritises privacy and security

Huawei understands the sensitivity of search data and users’ need for privacy and security, and so it has made it a priority to ensure that Search Petal safeguards users against these pain points. Huawei has adopted effective methods to continuously detect threats and identify risks so that the privacy of consumers is protected. 

Built with industry-leading privacy and security technologies, Petal Search complies with security, privacy laws and regulations. With an ePrivacyseal, Petal Search is a certified secure digital platform, having met the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for digital products in Europe. In addition, to provide a more secure search experience across the board, user data is stored in users’ local regions.

How Petal Search ensures privacy and security

Petal Search gives users a Safe Search function which enables them to filter the content displayed in the search results through strict, medium, and disabled filter modes. This way users can place restrictions on their content to filter out illegal and other age-inappropriate content.

For a fully private browsing experience, users can switch to incognito browsing mode, which is a privacy feature. While surfing the internet, users’ personal information is neither tracked nor analysed in the process. Users can rest assured that Petal Search does not associate search records with their user account. 

While search engines are amazing tools to access all kinds of information needed, there are many risks associated with the collection and use of personal data, which can be compromising to users. Huawei’s Petal Search addresses these concerns for the privacy and security of users by complying with high privacy security standards.

To download Petal Search from HUAWEI AppGallery, go to https://appgallery.cloud.huawei.com/ag/n/app/C100995735?locale=en_US&source=appshare&subsource=C100995735

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