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Saturday, 24 September 2016

All New @XenderApp #Free Interactive #Mobile Sharing App #Android #iOS #Windows

Hi Guys,

How many times we go to some party with some friends or incidentally meet someone and discuss about some old photo or app which we want to share and could not because of difference of platforms. Sometimes transferring files via Bluetooth becomes a pain as the file size is too big for the every increasing pixels and 4K video recording mobile cameras.

XENDER, a file transfer and sharing application, has announced the launch of its new version – with comprehensive functions and better user experience. XENDER has maintained a leading position as the world’s fastest, most convenient mobile sharing tool at zero cost. XENDER offers seamless transmission between Android, iPhone, Windows Mobile, Windows PC and Apple MAC system. XENDER was launched in 2013, the current global cumulative user 330 million, India has more than 110 million users, and hopes next three years, the global cumulative users reached 800 million.

Installation Size Reduced
The new version of XENDER has been reduced to 4.5M which gets further compressed in the absence of Wifi. Sharing of XENDER is now more rapid and convenient.

Interactive Management Made Convenient
XENDER does not need a USB connection or PC software installation. It can be used to transfer files anywhere, anytime – from documents, music, pictures, to videos and apps or any other file types of unlimited file size. XENDER also allows users to view, move or delete files received and even to make a backup copy whenever needed to clean the phone storage.

No Replacement Trouble
You can also switch mobile data like contacts, SMS, pictures, music, videos, games and any other files from your old phone to the new one in one simple step.

Friendly Design
XENDER satisfies all operating needs with functions related to transfer of files: opening, installing, uninstalling, deleting, viewing etc.

Sliding Mass Map: Connect two mobile phones and browse photos at the same time. Smoothly share photos with just a slide
Search: Use the search function and search for any file
Hidden Files: Protect your privacy and hide anything from prying eyes

Download Xender from Google Play and check more info at - http://www.flashtransfer.cn/

Xender is a comprehensive app for all file sharing needs. It allows users to share any type of file, at any time, without any mobile data usage. Xender supports Android, IOS, Windows, PC/ Mac cross-platform transferring with over 200 times Bluetooth transfer speed. Xender currently supports over 22 languages including English, Hindi, Arabic, Chinese Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Thai and Bengali. For India users better experience Xender, the new version also added a choice of 12 kinds of India dialect.

Cheers!!!

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Wednesday, 10 June 2015

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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Wednesday, 3 June 2015

#Lumia apps for the busy mom @MicrosoftSA

Hi Guys,

Being a working mom or even a stay home mom can be quite a challenging job with tasks from running errands, ensuring that the kids’ needs are met, helping with homework etc. Knowing how hectic things get we thought we’d share some apps from the Windows Phone store that all moms will love making use of (even dads!). We hope this list includes something all moms will find useful, no matter her interests from gaming to baking, to the creative or entrepreneur.

PicknPay

The Pick n Pay app is free and lets you manage your account anywhere and everywhere. Keep track of your Smart Shopper points, view shopping history, see current promotions and view or use vouchers. You will really appreciate the convenience the PicknPay apps brings to your Lumia handset with features like getting cash back on your card or getting airtime, in exchange for points. Other services include getting travel rewards with Avios or purchasing Webtickets.

PriceCheck
Are you too busy to shop around for deals in store? Download the PriceCheck app and at your convenience, compare the best deals on an extensive range of products before heading out. PriceCheck says it has more than 30 million products listed. You can sift through by category or location. It’s also useful when you are in-store and want to scan a barcode. Results include prices, description, images and user reviews.

Home Remedies

For moms who rely on home remedies to keep the family in good health, look no further than the Home Remedies app. It has more than 50 recipes made from herbs, vegetables, spices or fruit, and claims no side effects. There are options for colds, coughs, acne, hair loss, etc. You can also sift through kids, women, obesity, diabetes etc.

Dictate Now!
For the moms who always have their hands full, the Dictate Now! app is a life saver. We all know that typing takes up more time, so why not just speak to your phone? If you are on any app, just hold down the Windows button (WP8) or Search button (WP8.1) and say “dictate now to clipboard”. The Dictate Now! app will then listen to what you say next and copy it to the clipboard, which you can then paste into whatever app you are in. Or, you can run the app on its own.

Cozi Family Organiser

Cozi Family Organiser has won the award for Best Family App in the Appy awards and for good reason. It has a colour-coded shared calendar to view schedules of individuals or the family, set reminders, shared shopping lists, see items added by family members, and to do lists. The whole family shares one account but each individual can access it using their own email addresses. Another bonus is the cross platform support.

Sometimes these mobile apps really makes it very easy for us to order stuff and other times we want to De-stress ourselves via going to the actual stores and have our own say what to buy and what not? Smartphones have taken the market via storm and Windows Phones is also gaining market share from Android and iOS as more and more apps are being developed for this platform also.

Cheers!!!

Monday, 25 May 2015

SocialMedia #Lumia apps connecting @MicrosoftSA

Hi Guys,

The most popular social networking sites sure have changed over the years and as time goes by they are expected to change even further. Old social media trends will die and new ones will surface and you never know what will come soon and take the market by storm. Since the introduction of social networks there has been a significant shift toward mobile-based social media consumption. A recent Mobile Africa 2015 study conducted by the mobile surveying company GeoPoll and World Wide Worx on mobile phone usage in five African countries has delivered startling findings on the rise of Internet access via phones. The most significant finding was that internet browsing via phones now stands at 40 per cent across these markets, with 51% of respondents in Ghana and 47% in Nigeria reporting that they use their phones to access the internet. South Africa lags behind at 40%, and Kenya (34%) and Uganda (29%) are slowest on the uptake.

Here are some of the most popular Lumia social media apps:

2Go

2go is a mobile social network that allows you to chat, share with friends, and meet new people. Users can create their profiles and upload profile pictures. The app allows you to message friends instantly, receive notifications of new messages, share photos and files as well as invite friends using their phone number or username.

Viber
Viber is an app that allows everyone in the world to connect, freely. More than 500 million Viber users text, call, and send photo and video messages worldwide over Wifi or 3G - for free. Viber Out can be used to make calls to non-Viber mobile and landline numbers at low rates. This app is available for many mobile and desktop platforms. On Viber, your phone number is your ID. The app syncs with your mobile contact list, automatically detecting which of your contacts have Viber.

Instagram BETA

It's a simple, fast and fun way to capture and share life with your family and friends on your Windows Phone. The app allows you to transform everyday moments into works of art you'll want to share with friends and family and gives you access to a world of inspiration as you view photos from near and far.

Facebook
Facebook is a social platform that connects people with current and old friends, people they went to school or work with, acquaintances and besties alike. It allows you to keep up with friends, share photos, videos, news, thoughts and commentary. Facebook for Windows Phone v5 has been completely overhauled, with faster performance, a new user interface, improved navigation, support for multiple resolutions and tile sizes, and more. Keeping up with friends is now faster than ever before.

Whatsapp

WhatsApp Messenger is a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows you to exchange messages without having to pay for SMS. This app allows you to send and receive messages, pictures, voice messages, and video messages. This one doesn't need any introduction and also now comes with the latest voice calling facility which will soon be enabled for Windows phones too.

Staying connected is the life we are all following at the moment but it's also a necessity to stay personal and close with people in our own houses and locality by meeting and greeting offline too. Think about it!

Cheers!!!

Saturday, 23 May 2015

Origami helps fight Anxiety #Lumia @MicrosoftSA

Hi Guys,

Our busy lives can lead to us experiencing high levels of anxiety, suffering from memory loss or even a decrease in cognitive function. But adding a simple hobby to your life can help you in focusing your mind away from the stress in your day and letting you learn a new skill. One such hobby is the ancient art of paper folding, Origami.

Why Origami?

Learning origami has great benefits for both your mental and creative capabilities. Often used in therapeutic settings, Origami is also regarded as a great treatment for anxiety. People who take up the hobby also report that their hand-eye coordination has improved and, for children, it can help teach sequencing skills. Importantly too, learning Origami helps all of us to analyze and carefully follow instructions.

The fun stuff

But it’s not just a hobby for the mind, as it can also be used to create a wide range of beautiful things. From birthday party decorations to décor items you can use for your home, the products of your new found hobby can be used in a number of ways. Your child is turning three and loves animals? Decorate their party venue with a bunch of paper-folded animals for a cute touch.

How to learn Origami

Because it’s an ancient art, many books, resources & youtube videos have been created to teach this delicate skill. But, with your trusty Lumia in your hand, you don’t need them. Head on over to the Windows Phone store on your handset to discover funky tutorial apps that will help you get folding.

Origami on your Lumia

To start you off with learning how to fold basic shapes, Origami (Free) has easy lessons and schematics for you to follow, as you work towards acing more complex shapes and folds.

And when you’re feeling confident enough to try more complex shapes, check out Origami 3D. Listing more than one hundred shapes and forms to set your fingers folding, this app includes 3-D animations to help you learn as you fold and check that you’re on the right path to creating your paper masterpiece.

Origami Book (Free) gives you step-by-step instructions on how to create cute animals using just a single sheet of paper. Learn how to fold a crane, dog or even a frog, and get the kids to colour in your creations.

Or if your children would prefer to paper-fold for themselves, check out Origami for Kids (Free). With cute illustrations and great guidelines, your kids will be folding away like they were born to do it in no time.

No paper? No problem. Paperama 2015 (Free) lets you get your Origami game on without needing a sheet. With 3-D folding effects and more than seventy puzzles to choose from, Paperama challenges you to create shapes using a set number of folds.

So grab your paper, open your Lumia and let’s get folding. You can do it during a lunch break or during a rainy afternoon with the kids. And mind it. it's not as easy as it seems as sometimes you will be stuck at some of the folds that you need to do but with more practice you will become a master of the same.

Cheers!!!

Tuesday, 12 May 2015

Top #Lumia apps for Smartphones @MicrosoftSA

Hi Guys,

With the countless apps in the ever growing Windows Phone Store, here are some of the Top apps for May:

Standard Bank Masterpass
We are all looking for simplicity when it comes to the way we shop whether at home, in store or on the go. This app offers the perfect combination of security and convenience, safely storing payment and shipping information so that consumers can spend less time checking out and more time enjoying things they love.

DStv
The DStv app will ensure you don’t miss your favourite shows. It is an ultimate guide to DStv which features all the latest highlights, news and a full 10 day schedule and allows you to elect your favourite channels, set reminders for shows and share what you watch on social networks.

FNB
Going to the bank to do banking should be a thing of the past. The FNB Banking App provides you with the freedom to bank when and where you choose. The app performs all your traditional banking transactions eg. Making payments and adding recipients, doing transfers between your accounts and viewing account balances and transaction history. All at the palm of your hand!

One Drop of Life
Water is a scarce resource and everyday people are encouraged to consciously save water. With One Drop of Life, learn while having fun about the importance of water in our world. Navigate your drop to water the crops, but be careful not to have it contaminated! Interesting facts are provided throughout the game to help you learn more about water issues worldwide. Share with friends this great game and help ONE DROP raise awareness about water issues that affect the daily lives of so many.

WFS
Want to keep track of your account payments and have access to your account information? WFS is an app that allows Woolworths Cardholders to do just that using a mobile phone.

miCoach train & run
If you are working towards that fitness goal and need some assistance and encouragement to get there, miCoach train and run app is the best companion to help you do that. miCoach works with adidas top athletes and coaches to offer the best in training - building speed, endurance, and strength. This version now supports the adidas miCoach Fit Smart device! The app gives you access to hundreds of strength & flex exercises to achieve your fitness goal.

Threes

Now here is a game that will grow on you. Explore this little game’s deep challenge and grow your mind beyond imagination with endless challenge from one simple game mode, an endearing cast of characters, a heart-warming soundtrack.

VCpay
VCpay is the only app you’ll ever need to pay online! Instantly create anywhere, anytime Mobile Virtual MasterCards® using your phone.

Mango Airlines Booking and viewing your flight can be a simple process with the Mango App. The Mango app is your gateway to South Africa’s most innovative airline. Mango offers on-board Wi-Fi, consistent on-time performance, affordable airfares and app functionality that allows you to book and view bookings in an offline mode and receive specials and promotions. Download it today.

Simfy Africa
Music is a universal language that has a special power to move us and stir our emotions. Get yourself unlimited access to 27 million tracks - anywhere, anytime. Simfy Africa gives you access to all the top International artists as well as the biggest range of South African and Africa music.

Some of these apps I have also talked about earlier also but these continue to grow as they are downloaded the most in the smartphones that are taking the market slowly and steadily amongst all the competition. I still want to own the Lumia 1020 for it's awesome camera capabilities. Check more info on Microsoft twitter and facebook pages.

Cheers!!!

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Wednesday, 6 May 2015

#Lumia apps to spoil Mom #MothersDay #MakeitHappen

Hi Guys,

Mother’s Day is coming up soon and I thought to share some apps to help you make your mom feel like she really is the best mom in the world. We also encourage Dads to lend a hand in making the day even more special. Mother is the supreme power and she will remain the core of our existence so no matter what small or big you can do for her, never leave it on later! Do it right now! #MakeitHappen

Zomato
If you want to treat mom for breakfast or brunch on Sunday morning, we highly recommend downloading the Zomato app. It has an impressive directory of restaurants in South Africa which includes, contact details, full menu, operating hours, directions, and most importantly, user-generated reviews. Check out Zomato Collections to find the ideal, indulgent spot for mom. Cities covered are Cape Town, Durban, Garden Route, Hartbeespoort, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Richards Bay.

Allrecipes

If you want to go a step further and pull out all the stops, try making a meal from scratch. One of the best resources online, with over 50 000 options is Allrecipes. It has a community of more than 40 million cooks. Sift for ideas by cuisine, ingredient, dish type, etc; recipes include photos, nutritional information, or step-by-step video instructions.

Edgars
Spoil mom with her favourite perfume, beauty products or even clothes by browsing first on the Edgars app. Use the app to see if the product or correct size item is available at your nearest store. Once you order it, you can have the product delivered to your closest branch.

PhotoCollage
If you live away from mom, one of the best personalised messages you can send are photos of you together. Download the PhotoCollage app, which is free, and start putting your special moments together in one picture. There are a variety of layouts to choose from, including wallpapers and photo walls.

Simfy Africa (Free)

A really nice surprise would be to create a music playlist of mom’s favourite songs. Giving you instant access to more than 27 million tracks, Simfy Africa offers the ultimate music experience on the move. Sign up for Simfy Africa with your Lumia and enjoy a free 3-month subscription worth R170. Once you’re done creating her playlist, just save it for offline listening so she wouldn’t need an internet connection to listen to it, from anywhere!

Mango (Free) Mango and Microsoft celebrate launch of the Mango app with R 1 flights. The app is available for all devices operating Microsoft’s Windows 8.1 operating system. In celebration of the app launch, the airline has made Windows exclusive fares available from R 1 for a limited time (Terms & Conditions do apply). If you live away from mom download this app and book a flight and surprise her. Offer is limited to the first 10 000 seats!

Have a great day with your creator who have and always will support you throughout her life. Make this one special for her and cherish the memories of being with her!

Cheers!!!

Thursday, 23 April 2015

Be prepared for #Loadshedding #Jozi #Lumia

Hi Guys,

With scheduled loadshedding now making a comeback, Microsoft would like to help you be prepared so you know when the lights are due to go off and better plan your lives with these loadshedding apps available on the Windows Phone Store. It also helps you to buy those candles to light or better buy some of the Solar chargeable lights so as to keep you company and save you from the trouble of lighting candles and thinking about all the Carbon-dioxide it is producing.

SA Power Alert (Free)
See the current electricity load status in South Africa. Worried about load shedding, see what is the latest from PowerAlert.co.za. The national power state is displayed on the front page. Use the links under areas to go to PowerAlert.co.za for a more detailed description of power in your area.

Powertime (Free) With this app you can buy Prepaid Electricity tokens 24/7 anywhere in SOUTH AFRICA and check out your usage stats. Pay via credit card, EFT and PayGenius wallet. Currently only South African meters are supported by this app. More than 50 municipalities are supported for prepaid electricity purchase: Cape Town, Eskom, Knysna, Ethekwini, Stellenbosch, Drakenstein and much more! Get the list on http://www.powertime.co.za/en/blog/exclusive-interactive-tariff-map/

Eishkom (Free)
Keep track of Eskom's power struggle & know your schedule for different load shedding stages.

You can’t control when the lights go off but you can rely on these Lumia apps to make things easier when it comes to preparing your life around loadshedding and monitoring electricity usage. Follow Windows Phones on twitter and facebook.

Do buy these Solar lights as I have done and will post about the ones I have got. It's really cool devices to have and will save you from all the trouble of loadshedding from many perspectives.

Cheers!!!

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Tuesday, 14 April 2015

#MakeItHappen - Parenting apps for #Lumia Smartphones

Hi Guys!

Thanks to the abundance of apps out there, Lumia smartphones really do help us stay on track professionally. But, when it comes to family quality time, that nifty little Lumia 435 handset can help you and your family #MakeItHappen too. Whether it’s staying in touch or keeping the little ones entertained while you whip up a quick dinner, here are a few apps that can help you make the best of family time:

Kids Play and Learn (Free)

Suitable for kids between the ages of 2 and 10, Kids Play and Learn is one of those apps you can ponder over with your kid or let them loose on while you take care of those important emails. Using a range of puzzles and enchanting educational tools, Kids Play and Learn will keep little hands not only occupied but learning too.

ABC (Free)
This is must have app for toddlers to learn and write ABC with help of Mother's voice. It helps child to learn and write ABC skill faster. The simple design of the app, integrated with beautiful pictures and mothers voice keeps toddler interest for long time in this app which help them to learn alphabet fast. Learning is fun if it happens in form of play. The mother's voice asks to touch one among the list of different alphabet and on touch of correct alphabet mother's voice appreciates toddler. It is a great educational app.

Draw Free! (Free)

Draw! is the popular finger drawing tool for kids and adults, now free! Make drawings with your fingers or entertain the kids anywhere. Load pictures from your phone, from the camera, or from the internet and draw on top of them or modify them with fun special effects. The interface can be customized for babies, children, and grownups, but is easy to use for everyone.

Toddler Counting (Free)
This is a must have app for toddlers to learn counting with help of Mother's voice. It helps child to learn counting skill faster. When the count of all the objects in particular screen completes, Mother's voice gives appreciation like "Well done...", "Awesome" etc which motivates the toddler to learn more.

These apps will help you realize parenting doesn’t have to be difficult – it can be much easier and fun. Sometimes you will be so glued to these apps that you will be reliving your childhood all over once again.

Cheers!!!

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Saturday, 21 March 2015

#MakeItHappen - Spend less and save more with Lumia Apps

Hi Guys,

How are you tracking against your goals for 2015 so far? It requires a persistence effort to do so and smartphones these days helps us do so with their apps. Improving finances was the most popular goal from the survey results conducted by Microsoft South Africa because financial freedom is ultimately what we are all aiming to achieve. To help you achieve this goal, here is a list of some great apps from the Windows Phone store to help you better manage your finances and accomplish those goals set out for this year.

Spending Tracker (Free)

Spending Tracker is the easiest and most user friendly Personal Finance App in the store. And best of all, it's free. The simple fact is, by tracking your spending you will be able to stick to a budget and therefore SAVE MONEY. This app helps you track your spending quickly and easily and it also offers an option of choosing to track weekly, monthly and yearly. So give it a try and have instant control over your spending.

Budget Buddy (Free)
A multi-functional expense tracker and budget manager featuring the ability to track expenses by taking a photo. Just snap a picture of your bill, receipt, cash register total, or whatever is available when you are making a purchase. No fumbling around with your phone while you are paying your bill or checking out. The Live Tile feature makes it easy to track your spending and manage your budget. You can know exactly how much you've spent and how much is left in your monthly budget simply by looking at the live tile on your home screen.

My Budget (R9.99)

My Budget is an easy solution to balance your accounts, track your expenditure, and manage your money and more. As a personal finance application one can enter receipts, assign each transaction to a category and to an account. My Budget day view, week view and month view gives you quick snap shot of your pending and upcoming activities.

Money Wallet (R23.99)
Money Wallet is a simple, useful and intuitive personal finance assistant with online synchronization between several devices. The application combines all your accounts in one place, monitors budgets and always reminds you about scheduled transactions.

Financial freedom is what we all have to achieve and work towards. It keeps us happy and ensures our living continues as per our lifestyle for the times to come. A lot of books and websites are made to teach and guide those who seek the same. Keep looking and learn from them and finally do execute those ideas.

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#MakeitHappen - Resolutions South Africans made!

Hi Guys,

This year, a staggering 91% of South Africans made a New Year’s resolutions. According to a survey commissioned by Microsoft South Africa, and carried out by Columinate, the number one reason for not sticking to a New Year’s resolution is lack of motivation (50%), followed by not having enough time (33%) and lack of support (22%).

In 2015, South Africa has money on its mind, with 60% of all resolutions made relating to finances, specifically spending less and saving more – which should please the Minister of Finance. This beats out regular New Year’s resolution chart-topper: weight-loss.

How many resolutions does the average South African make every year? According to the survey results: 8% only made one resolution, 29% made 2 – 4 resolutions, 50% made 5 – 10 resolutions, and 13% made more than 10.

Do you recognize some of these resolutions:

· Eat healthier (listed by 48% of respondents)
· Be a better person (34%)
· Get a better job (33%)
· Spend more time with my family (26%)
· Buy a house (20%)
· Finish that degree (17%)
· Quit smoking (14%)
· Do more charity work (11%)

How to make a resolution stick -

Whatever your resolution, it’s sticking to it that proves a challenge for everyone. The question is how to fix this? Support from family helps said 48% of those surveyed, as well as support from friends, said a further 29%.

Another factor that helps you achieve the goals you set for yourself is tracking your progress. The most popular ways to do this is using a calendar, a to do list and a journal. Overall, 79% respondents agreed that it would be ideal to use technology – like a smartphone app – to help you measure your progress towards your goal.

With this in mind, Microsoft Lumia has launched the #MakeItHappen campaign. It’s goodbye flakey New Year’s resolutions and hello to making a pledge that shows results. Lumia fans are encouraged to enter their pledge at www.lumialiving.com, and set a target date by which they aim to achieve their goal. Once completed, you upload a photo or video as proof of completion. You can share your progress online with the #MakeItHappen hashtag, and check out what other people are pledging, as well as completed pledges. You are encouraged to set tangible goals, paired with a sense of community, and powered by technology and Microsoft Lumia.

The infographic that condenses the findings of the survey on South Africa’s New Year’s resolutions can give you more insights into your habits.

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Wednesday, 4 March 2015

#MakeItHappen - 8 Apps to Travel the Smart Way

Hi Guys,

Yearning for open roads and adventure? Before you dust off your passport and your camping gear, download these Windows Phone travel apps to your Lumia 535 and #MakeItHappen.

HERE Maps (Free)
It won’t matter if you’re in Rome or Rondebosch, HERE Maps will know where you are. Using augmented reality with LiveSight, hold your phone up, focus, and HERE Maps will point you in the direction of top places to explore. Even if you’re offline, HERE Maps will give you turn-by-turn walking directions in more than 90 countries. Use voice navigation so you don’t need to fiddle while your eyes are on the road.

Find Free WiFi (Free)
Stay connected wherever you are, with Find Free WiFi. This nifty app will suss out WiFi hotspots for you where you don’t have to pay to logon. Everyone needs to stop and tap out that urgent email once in a while, and Find Free WiFi lets you do that with ease.

Where Am I? (Free)
You’re at your holiday spot but don’t know where to grab a bite or draw cash? Where Am I? will pinpoint your exact location and help you find the nearest restaurant, mall, bank or hotel.

Currency Converter (Free)
Every adventurer needs a little caffeine kick! Currency converter helps you figure out how much that cappuccino on the go cost you in your home currency. This app updates currency exchange rates every hour and lets you quickly convert currencies in more than 160 countries.

MixRadio (Free)
Every great road trip needs a soundtrack and MixRadio spins up your best tunes to belt out along the way. Using the music you love as a starting point, MixRadio is your own personal radio station, without the annoying adverts or DJ talking over your favourite song.

Uber (Free)
Need to hail a cab? Don’t put your hand up or dial for a driver, simply Uber! Having taken public transport by storm, Uber is now available in more than 50 countries. Simply download the app, create a profile, punch in where you need to be and the Uber app will calculate the cost. You can also track where your driver is while you’re waiting.

FlySAA (Free)
The FlySAA app doesn’t just tell you when you’re next due at the airport or help you find out where your baggage is – it’s also a great travel guide, packed with useful information on destinations around the world. You can check into your flight using the app and find out the status of any South African Airways flight.

Translator (Free)
Expand your foreign language vocabulary with the useful “Word of the Day” function that’s included in Translator or order with confidence off any menu with the app’s camera translation tool. Avoid a nasty bill surprise by using Translator’s downloadable language packs and enjoying offline access to the translation facilities you need while travelling.

Keep travelling and exploring the world as that's the best one can do in his life to learn about different cultures and nations.

Cheers!!!

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