A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Mar 2018 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay #1700thPost

Hi Friends,

March is a month where you will start to feel the excitement with MWC products starting to reach your respective countries and there will be local launch events happening. If you have good contacts and you are lucky then you will definitely have all the invites and you might be even flown to outside for the global launch events. I am still trying to be that lucky and I am now working towards making my presence felt in the international markets. I will be there by 2020! 

1. A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Mar 2017 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Feb 2017 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Jan 2017 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay - This has been my favorite series of posts which really is my way to indulge in analysis and introspection of what I am doing in my life. It really gives me perspective but whether I follow the advice it gives me or not, it's my wish. I really love writing these series as these are my own memoirs of my experience with various brands and PR companies. 

2. Product Review - Nokia 8 #NokiaMobileZA #Nokia8 @HMDGlobal @NokiaMobile - http://www.thelifesway.com/2018/03/product-review-nokia-8-nokiamobileza.html - Nokia launched its new smartphones last year and I got this lovely Nokia 8 which I rolled around the city and it took some amazing pictures and some special kind of selfie feature too. I have not heard from them after that in a year now and don't know how these devices are performing in the South African markets. 

3. Celebrating World Monopoly Day #19March @Hasbro #MonopolyTokenMadness - http://www.thelifesway.com/2018/03/celebrating-world-monopoly-day-19march.html - Monopoly remains the most played and loved Boardgame around the world and I really like playing it with my family. 19th March passed this year while I was traveling around the Garden Route and completely missed the show. But wishing Hasbro and Monopoly a happy anniversary. Thanks!

Aashish Rai Jain at the top of Light House in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

4. @SpotifySA Launched In #SouthAfrica #SpotifySouthAfrica #MusicStreaming #SpotifyPremium - http://www.thelifesway.com/2018/03/spotifysa-launched-in-southafrica.html - Spotify celebrated their first birthday in South Africa and still going strong. I was not part of the first year's celebration party but many heartiest congratulations to the brand. I did so many posts for them in the last year. Let's see what the future holds for me and the brand. 

5.  @InspectaCarSA Launched 4 New Dealerships in A Single Day #17March2018 #Tshwane - http://www.thelifesway.com/2018/03/inspectacarsa-launched-4-new.html - Inspecta Car launched their new dealerships and asked some bloggers and celebrities to visit on a day trip to all of them. I was not able to join the same because of the birth of my second child but it was a nice outing for those who joined. Cars are something which is everyone's necessity and for some, it's pride too. Inspecta Cars takes care of both the requirements for people of all age groups. 

I have so many things to do in my life but I am not getting disciplined and not feeling powerful enough to even open my laptop in the evenings these few months. It's the lowest amount of screen time ever in my life in this first quarter of 2019. Earlier I was thinking Dell laptop (9 years old) as the main reason which is very slow but then I am not even opening my office Dell Laptop (4 years old) to write or share stuff. I think I need to focus on my health and keep my energy levels high with proper sleep and food habits. Let's see what Q2 of 2019 is in store for me! 

Cheers!!!

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Product Review - Nokia 8 #NokiaMobileZA #Nokia8 @HMDGlobal @NokiaMobile

Dear Friends, 

A long time ago in 2010 when I used to live in London, I received Nokia N8 for review before it's launch so that the faults can be identified before the smartphone was launched in the market. At that time it had Symbian v3.0 Operating System and in my comments for the review devices, I specifically mentioned that kindly change OS to Android v2.2 at that time and the phone will be a huge hit because of its 12MP rear camera. Fast Forward to 8 years later, Nokia launched their Android devices and here I have Nokia 8 in my hands for review since last 2 weeks. 

This was my first time after Nokia relaunched themselves and that I saw Nokia 8 smartphone and immediately I fell in love with the form factor of the device. The curved metallic back is marked with soft plastic sides to reduce any damage in case of fall or otherwise.  The color I received was Tempered Blue and it looks awesome. The front panel is beautifully carved with Nokia logo on top right end along with a speaker and camera and bottom part has one fingerprint scanner which works as Home button along with 2 touch buttons for back and all open apps. 

The smartphone camera is ZEISS optics enabled 13MP dual rear cameras along with the 13MP front camera. One of the dual cameras at the back is monochromatic which is capable of taking awesome black and white photographs. This feature I was thinking till date only in Huawei P series devices and totally loved it in Nokia 8. The dual camera works very well in daylights and in low-light also it tries to give it's best which I found to be good too. The photos taken using Nokia 8 are on my instagram.com/thelifesway social media pages for your references. Not only that the software in Nokia 8 gives features like watermarking your photos, altitude tag and compass tag which is way more than the location tag we found on many smartphones. 

The 5.3inch WQHD display offers a pixel density of 554ppi which is the nearly 2k screen. The colors look bright and text crisp and sharp. The brightness automatically increases in direct sunlight to max capacity and you can see the display without any problems. Not only that Nokia has taken the Night Light a notch higher as compared to other smartphones. You can not only schedule the same to turn ON automatically from sunset to sunshine or as per your requirements but can also control the tint of your amber screen based on your smartphone usage at night. Always On display is also one of the features which notifies you of time, battery level, day and date, along with calls, SMS and emails notifications in screen off mode. 

Taking 2 images from both the front and rear camera and then combining them has been used in many smartphones earlier by multiple brands like Samsung and HTC but Nokia has topped it up in Nokia 8 with #Bothie feature which can also take videos in this mode and take photos is a cake-walk. What I found difficult was to adjust photos clicked in vertical mode in the Instagram frame as one or the other portions get cut in case of photos. It works fine if you have taken them by tilting the phone in old point and shoot camera modes in which mode I had taken a video at the #VIVOnation music event. The audio is clear because of the Nokia OZO audio which is capable of taking 3D spatial surround sound 360-degree audio capture and playback.

The Nokia 8 smartphone comes with 4GB RAM and 64GB inbuilt storage which can be expanded using the MicroSD card. Powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 mobile platform chipset, the phone performs at its best always. It has Type-C USB port and comes with Android 7.1.1 Nougat which is upgradable to Android 8.1.0 Oreo. The earphones that are supplied are smartphone has good bass and surround sound effects and phone still maintains its 3.5mm jack for your audio pleasures. I have fallen in love with the earphones that are packaged inside the Nokia 8 box which are enough if you are fan of Beats by Dre or Skullcandy bass oriented headphones.

The smartphone is equipped with 3090mAh battery comes with a fast charging power charger and cable. It's sufficient to go for complete 12-15 hours unless you are so much on videos and games. The in-built torch gives warm light as compared to many others which gives cool light. The type-C usb cable supplied is the very thick and almost tangle free as it takes effort to rotate the same into carryable position. I also loved that while using GPS on to go, even if the phone screen is off - it will always announce the directions as compared to my old smartphone HTC M8. Also, there is an option to have picture in picture (PiP) which means the phone can have dual apps open at the same time and MAPS can be made smaller while you take photos etc which I really liked a lot.

Taken using Nokia 8 Smartphone at the Volkswagen #VivoNation Music Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa

Somethings which I was not happy was that the Hotspot or tethering was not up to the mark as compared with my old HTC One M8 smartphone, the internet speed output was too slow for the connected smartphone or laptop. Secondly, the phone is too silky that it can easily slip off your hands but it's great to hold the same otherwise. Overall, this is one of the best smartphones from the house of NOKIA that will keep you connected in the social media as well as take awesome #Bothies and #Selfies with it's three ZEISS Optics 13MP camera all around and videos will be fully capturing the surround sound using NOKIA OZO audio while you listen to them on the packaged bass earphones. Also, Nokia wants to do the right things so most of their smartphones are now Android Enterprise Recommended which means they fulfill certain strict criteria and their stock Android OS is as close to Google's release with Nokia releasing security patches every month. What else can I say other than Welcome Back NOKIA and HMD Global! Go for it!

Cheers!!!

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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.”

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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