A Memoir - This Month Last Year - May 2015 www.thelifesway.com

Hi Guys, 

May 2015 is the month I can never forget as I was chosen the Grand Finale Winner of #MissionSamsung Challenge which was like a dream come true for me. I really loved the journey to reach it's final destination which was of-course a roller coaster ride. Thanks to Samsung SA for launching this initiative and giving me an opportunity to win the same. Here is a blog post on the same - Journey towards #MissionSamsung @SamsungSA Blogger Challenge Winner

1. Jenda – the place to be seen @MontecasinoZA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/05/jenda-place-to-be-seen-montecasinoza.html - Montecasino is one of the most happening place in Johannesburg and has some of the amazing restaurants including Jenda which I totally loved. Thanks to Montecasino for inviting me to their several launch events from time to time.

2. Product Review - @FitbitSAfrica Charge HR - Activity Wristband - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/05/product-review-fitbitsafrica-charge-hr.html - Fitbit sent me a fitness band for review and I immediately fell in love with this one such that I have to buy myself one this year. Fitbit has launched several new bands after that including the smartwatch kind which is becoming popular too. Not only these bands gives you deep insights into your lifestyle but also makes you aware about yourself. 

3. How #MissionSamsung Spiced Up My Honeymoon in SA! @SamsungSA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/05/how-missionsamsung-spiced-up-my.html - This is the entry I loved writing for Mission Samsung Finale and the brand only gave me 4 hours to write this one. I played with two ideas and then went on with this one and luckily I was carrying my portable HDD that day to get the pictures I clicked and could link with. 

4. New Image Capture features on #Lumia #Denim @MicrosoftSA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/05/new-image-capture-features-on-lumia.html - I posted several posts for Microsoft SA and Lumia devices. Check out some of them - 

http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/05/socialmedia-lumia-apps-connecting.html

http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/05/lumia-apps-to-spoil-mom-mothersday.html

http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/05/origami-helps-fight-anxiety-lumia.html

http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/05/top-lumia-apps-for-smartphones.html

5. @SavannaCider #JoziComdey VIP Encounter #SavannaNewBottle - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/05/savannacider-jozicomdey-vip-encounter.html - Savanna launched a new avatar of itself as brand brought out a new bottle. It was a lovely event in Melrose Arch and the goodies bag contained awesome Beats By Dre Solo HD headphones. This is one of the coolest goodies bag I have ever got. Thanks to the brand. 

Looking forward to have a great May 2016 as the strategy for The Life's Way has been revamped and I look forward to blog and review a lot of new gadgets. I simply love my blog and the time I spend on my the same gives me a lot of pleasure. Once again I am hopeful to get the results that I want for my blog. 

Cheers!!!

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Feb 2015 www.thelifesway.com

Hi Guys,

February for me is always to build on what I have missed in January. I try to change the goals and resolutions which didn't worked in the first month of the year. 

1. @ZEEWORLD Launches @DSTV Channel #166 - Indian TV meets SA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/02/zeeworld-launches-dstv-channel-166.html - It was the first time that I sat inside the car and loved the ride on the same. The launch event was really nice and thanks to Jodene from Chat Factory for the invite. 

2. #MissionSamsung - My Love Affair with #GalaxyNote4 @SamsungSA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/02/missionsamsung-my-love-affair-with.html - This was my entry to the Misson Samsung challenge that started in 2014 and I totally loved using the Note 4 phablet. I even won myself the #TravelExpo15 prize using the Note4 to click pictures and tweet them. It was great to use the device and I am still in love with the Samsung's phablet series and wants one in my hands forever. 

3. Product Launch - Microsoft Lumia 535 - Let's #MakeItHappen - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/02/product-launch-microsoft-lumia-535-lets.html - Microsoft has ventured into it's own version of Lumia devices with Windows Phone logo and branding all over. I really loved the lumia range of devices but it's a little bit difficult to adjust to Windows environment once you have used Android and iOS devices in the past. 

4. DISNEY ON ICE PRESENTS LET’S CELEBRATE! - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/02/disney-on-ice-presents-lets-celebrate.html - Disney On Ice is an annual event which you shall always take your kids to as there is always change in the story. It's the biggest Disney extravaganza on ice. From kids to adults, all love some or the other Disney character and this show brings all of them to life. Go for it! 

5. Windows Phone - Valentine's Apps for #Lumia - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/02/windows-phone-valentines-apps-for-lumia.html - Apps these days not only makes smartphones smarter but also keeps you entertained and effective. As the apps are getting smarter so are you as now you can do a lot on the phones which you can generally miss. 

Cheers!!!

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Oct 2014

Hi Guys,

October last year was the time when some of the friends left for India and this year also this happened. It gives a lot of pain when someone close to you leaves the town and you suddenly starts feeling alone in the city. Last year, October brought me a lot of event invites as well as goodies coming my way for the first time. My first CapeTown trip happened for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 launch and I made some new friends also.

1. #PIHT - POLO Pink Pony Brunch - Kyalami Johannesburg 3 Oct 2014 - http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/10/piht-polo-pink-pony-brunch-kyalami.html - This one was a high profile event and I really loved visiting the same. I got some nice Polo branded goodies at the end of the event as well as took some awesome photographs learning from the professional photographers at the fashion show. Check out some of the photographs on my instagram handle - @araijain

2. Product Review - COCOON Boutique Spa @ Radisson Blu Hotel, Johannesburg - http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/10/product-review-cocoon-boutique-spa.html - This was my first ever trip to the spa and I really felt relaxed after the full body massage treatment. I took some photographs and became good friends with the fellow blogger who runs this spa. Do check out the deals on GroupON in case you want to visit the spa or call them directly.

3. Product Launch - Microsoft Lumia 730 #LoveThySelfie -

http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/10/product-launch-microsoft-lumia-730.html - This was my first product launch event with Microsoft here in Johannesburg and I really loved winning the Selfie competition. This was the last time till this year, I have won something in twitter competitions. They also gifted each one of us with the caricature photographs of us drawn live by two artists and framed it for us too.

4. @Zomato - The delicious evening @WalnutGroveSA @SandtonCity Johannesburg -

http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/10/zomato-delicious-evening-walnutgrovesa.html - This is the one and only meet I attended for Zomato SA. I really took some great food photographs and really enjoyed the vegetarian options at Walnut Grove. I loved their rainbow cake and it is simply delicious. Zomato is a nice app to check about the new places where you have not tried eating before with customer's reviews as well as photographs posted of the food, drinks and ambience.

5. #TheEmptyShop - Charity begins @SandtonCity Johannesburg -

http://www.thelifesway.com/2014/10/theemptyshop-charity-begins-sandtoncity.html - The Empty Shop was a nice concept to donate your clothes to the needy. It was a great event which generated a lot of support from all the who's who of Johannesburg. I really enjoyed the event and met a lot of new people. 

Sometimes in life you get so adamant or confident that you know everything and that's the path of failure. I am also going through that phase of life so I have thought to re-learn everything from the scratch in terms of what I understand of blogging and social media. I will be reviewing all my social media channels and will create proposals/campaigns to be sent to brands for sponsorship in this festive season. I will get what I rightfully deserve for every blog post, every photograph and every tweet I post on the social media for the brands.

Cheers!!!

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Connect, Capture and Share - Nokia 222 @MicrosoftSA

Hi Guys, 

From time to time, we do want to run away from all the latest touch screen smartphones with features that brings everything at your fingertips. I still remember the time when Nokia 3310 and 3315 was in every hand and people were showing the SMS they received or the wallpapers they had in black and white or it was snakes game score. 

Now Nokia again has launched a new device called Nokia 222 which can connect, capture and share your world at the price range of USD 37 only. You can access popular web content with the Opera Mini Browser, Bing Search, and MSN Weather. The phone can capture photos with the 2 megapixel camera and share your moments using apps like GroupMe by Skype, Facebook, Messenger, and Twitter. It comes with an expandable microSD card slot (up to 32GB) to store your photos, music, and videos and SLAM your content between devices to share them with friends and family.

Further Nokia has granted access to download one free Gameloft game per month for a year and stay entertained with popular titles like Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood and Midnight Pool 3. How these games perform on this device will be seen when we review the unit. The battery life on these devices is generally outstanding. The device also has everyday essentials such as built-in torchlight, FM Radio, MP3 and video player, with up to 20 hours talk time, up to 29 days standby time, Bluetooth 3.0 and Bluetooth audio support for headsets. 

To make it even value for money it comes with beautiful and durable design with glossy phone cover and color-matching keys, available in Black and White. The user interface is Nokia Series 30+ with display of 2.4 inch QVGA and weighing only 79 grams. The connectivity options are micro USB to charge and transfer content, 3.5mm AV connector for earphones etc and Bluetooth 3.0 with SLAM and HSP/HFP profile. Nokia 222 sales package includes Battery: BL-5C (1100 mAh); Charger AC-18; Headset WH-108 (available in select markets). 

Nokia 222 is the kind of phone which will help you on your trails and long journeys when your smartphone has died on you. This will help you stay connected to your loved ones and will be an easy choice who wants to stay connected with everyone around their own worlds. 

Cheers!!!

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Product Review - Lumia 535 @MicrosoftSA #WindowsPhone

Hi Guys,

Microsoft could have been late to enter the buzzing smartphone market but since the time it has arrived, it has taken the world by storm with its Lumia devices which have some of the best features in all the range of products. Though Lumia was earlier Nokia's range of products but Microsoft has enhanced it further and taken it to the next level with all new range of smartphones. Even the Microsoft App store now has a lot of popular apps that are launched for iOS and Android and gives you some decent options to choose which apps you want to install on your smartphone. 

Microsoft Phone has launched it's own very first phone with all Microsoft branding named Microsoft 535. The phone is launched for value segment featuring 5MP selfie (front) camera and Windows 8.1 operating system with Lumia Denim.Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Quad Core processor is clocked at 1200 MHz with 1GB RAM gives enough power to meet your day to day requirements. The phone looks good and feels nice.

The phone has very nice form factor with minimalistic buttons on its sides. Right hand side has power button in the middle and above the same volume rocker buttons captures the side. The left hand side of the phone has no buttons. The bottom has only micro-USB charging point. The top side has 3.5mm jack towards the left to take care of your headphones/earphones etc. The back covers are interchangeable and are available in six colors.

The phone comes with a wall charger, Microsoft earphones (old style) and interchangeable battery. The battery is 1905mAh (3.7V 7.0 Wh) rechargeable Li-ion with Microsoft Mobile branding. The battery gives sufficient power to last 12 hours under moderate usage. Underneath the back cover is the micro-SD card slot for expanding the memory upto 128GB for your music etc and micro-SIM card slot. Dual-SIM version is also available in the market and Lumia 535 is going at around R1700-1900 pay-as-you-go.

Microsoft Lumia 535 has 5inch qHD (IPS LCD) display with 220 ppi pixel density. It has Corning Gorilla Glass 3 which is a scratch resistance glass and seen very less in this price range. The phone has 8gb ROM out of which only half (nearly 3.7GB) is available for the user for media etc. The phone only weighs 146 grams and feels really light to carry around. 

The front camera is 5MP with focal length 24mm and rear camera which is also 5MP has focal length of 28mm. The camera can shoot video with 30fps in FWVGA resolution (848x480). Lumia 535 comes with a lot of apps pre-installed which helps a lot as straight out of the box you can start using them if you have a Microsoft account. A single-sign-on enables all the Microsoft enabled apps. Lumia Selfie, Lumia Camera, Creative Studio etc are vaious apps that helps you to better your photographs. 

Overall, this is a phone for the value segment with large display and 3G capability. The phone has trendy  looks to cater to students segment with changeable covers and battery.  The phone doesn't comes with any micro-USB cable to transfer your content to laptop but has features by which you can share your content with others. Also, the Lumia Selfie camera doesn't inverts the picture making alphabets written go mirror-imaged which has been same since last phone I tried. This is an error in the software for the front cameras they have installed in the phone. 

Cheers!!!

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