Vodafone Introduce Whole New App Experience For Their Users

Earlier was the time when Vodafone customers are confused with operating their MyVodfone App. Earlier Vodafone customers have to struggle a bit for getting used to with MyVodafone App. But on Dec 17th  2015 Vodafone as made drastically changes their MyVodafone app and made it very easy to use it. We are going to cover an overview and what other officials say about it in this article.

You can now get powerful personalized experience of customers using the MyVodafone App that can be accessed by Vodafone customers as per their convenience 24X7, free of any internet charges (in India)

Developed on a state-of-the-art platform with intuitive and customized interface, the MyVodafone App provides a personalized experience to postpaid and prepaid customers.

The new app that has been introduce by Vodafone has made it very easy and convenient to their users. What you want to see when you open the app ?

• If you are prepaid customer then you want to check what is your balance status and internet balance at that point of time.
• If you are post paid customer then you can check your last billing amount and internet usage for the same.(Can check in above image)

Beside this user also want to know which are others schemes that are being activated. So overall we can say user want how much resources he/ she has used and how much is remaining that they are paying for.

The MyVodafone App is everything that a customer desires -check their usage, plan details, pay bills, buy recharges and bonus cards, get best offers, access their M-Pesa account, recharge/pay bills for friends and family and so much more, giving him/her the power to manage their Vodafone number with their fingertips

Another exiting features added by Vodafone in this app is Vodafone Offer engine and M-Paisa usage. You can now operate others account in single app. 

Vodafone offer smart analytics provide a detailed analysis and learn from user experience on realtime bases for providing them specialized offer according to their usage trend. Beside if you are using M-Paisa so you can now use this wallet for bill payment. On the other hand manage multiple accounts, track bill payments and recharges, subscribe to new products and services and make MNP requests. Users are also prompted a choice of best pack and plan options basis their past usage trend.

Siddharth Banerjee And Kavita Nair 

Let;s hear what Siddharth Banerjee -National Head – Brand Communication & Insights And Kavita Nair Retail and Digital, Vodafone India say about this updates :

MyVodafone App, Kavita Nair - National Head - Retail and Digital, Vodafone India said, 

“Customers are gaining comfort with apps and are using them to shop, subscribe to services and access news/information. Keeping these evolving needs of customers in mind, the MyVodafone App is designed to provide them at their fingertips, a personalised interface of everything that is Vodafone. From accessing their services to managing their accounts or transacting or even getting their problems resolved, the app is a manifestation of Vodafone, on the smartphone.“

Siddharth Banerjee, National Head – Brand Communication & Insights, Vodafone India, said 

“The new MyVodafone App campaign aims at citing feature-led benefits of adopting and using the app, thereby driving home the key point that one can avail of Vodafone services, now on one’s phone. Accordingly a 360 campaign has been designed that clearly establishes MyVodafone App as a one-stop shop for all Vodafone related services. The much loved Zumi Army will engage with customers through different mediums, showcasing key features of the all new MyVodafone App.”

The MyVodafone App is available to all Android users and is free to download from Google Play. The app will be made available for other user interphases sequentially.

WD My Passport Ultra Review :Carry In Your Pocket

If you are looking for compact external HDD device here is the right place. We create lot many files everyday. I am talking about normal user perspective for day to day usage. Ever since the technological advancement, we have got improved storage capacity of the devices. But on the other hand when we look at the data generational capacity of the users have also increased drastically. Even thought the system integrated hard disks are capable for storing user data efficiently. Even if you want to increase capacity you just need add one disk to the system. But we want to carry out stuff everywhere and have copy of back data in case system drive fails.

As you know already we are today going to review Western Digital (WD) passport size compact 2TB external hard drive (HDD). As per the name of model My Passport Ultra : it really passport size light weighted external drive that can be easily portable to anywhere in your pocket or backpack. It have support for advance USB  3.0 port and also have backward compatibility of USB 2.0. 

Design :

As per the design perspective it have thick glossy plastic layer, underneath which mechanisms of the hard drive resides. So it provide user with durability and premium look. Even though plastic is glossy, but stand firmly in your hand and in your bag-pack/laptop bag.  If you still want to get more protection you can go for metal case or shock proof case. As we can see there is Western Digital and My Passport printed on the right hand top corner.

On the back side you can see four rubber case that prevent the drive from sleeping of from nay surface. In the middle of the drive there is miscellaneous information with model number serial number. You will get one small cable that allow you to connect it to the laptop or desktop. But it would have been better if WD have provided with long cable for user comfort in some condition.

There is no additional extra power supply needed to keep this HDD running. This HDD get it's power supply from USB cable itself. Drive have LED indicator, indicating user weather the drive is active or ideal at a time.

Software :

This drive also comes with pre build software that are required by user to protect and backup the data on the drive. Not every user is tech savvy.

Security :

We are more often cautious about privacy for out data. Since this WD My Passport Ultra provide 2 parameters for user to do that. Password protection will protect the drive from unauthorized access. Hardware Encryption provide the reader from protecting data being hacked. 

WD Utilities And Quick View :

It provide users easily get drive on your device. If there is drvier issues or any problems in managing this WD My Passport Ultra then all utilities are provided by Western Digital. So few clicks and user it done with all.

WD Quick View allow user to check it's status like how much space is used and free memory available for consumption.  It also show breakup of which stuff has occupied how much space. 

WD Backup :

Even thought we know how to copy paste but still we are more lazy or busy to take the backup on daily basis. So WD My Passport Ultra provide solution for that by providing small software. Just install WD backup with few clicks and set the path from where you want to take the back of data. And set the time like daily, weekly, monthly and so on. So it will automatically take the backup as per schedule.

In short WD has given faculties for user convenience in WD My Passport Ultra. All user requirements are taken care of on few clicks.

Performance :

Reading and writing speed of WD My Passport Ultra is also very descent as compared with other drives. Average reading and writing speed is 150MB/s for large files running on Windows 10 and for small files average speed is 20MB/s.

Price :

WD My Passport Ultra is available in 3 variant 500 GB, 1 TB and 2 TB:

WD Passport Ultra 2 TB External Hard Drive

WD My Passport Ultra 1 TB External Hard Drive

WD My Passport Ultra 500 GB External Hard Drive

Final Words :

WD My Passport Ultra is excellent storage solution for user and business persons who require their large data to be portable. It size and strong build-in body ensure the safety and security. On the other hand it's small size allow you to carry on in your pocket or small bagpack or laptop bag. Beside it also compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 so on whichever PC or laptop you are using it make it compatible with all. Here are some pros and Cons for the same :

Pros :

• Small And Portable 
• Quality with Premium Look
• Backup data with security
• Support USB 2.0 and 3.0
• No external power required
• Good read and write speed
• Available in various colors

Cons :

• No eSATA Support
• Not compatible with MAC 
• USB Cable too short.

So here is all about it. IF you have any query or any opinion do comment below. We will get back on it. Thank you for 

Maithili Thakur And Tannishtha Puri Wins i-genius Young Singing Stars Season II Grand Finale

I am blogging to share my experience of the #YSS2 i-genius Young Singing Stars Season II in association with BlogAdda. We have got special invite for witnessing the young talent of India. This talent hunt was initiated by Max Life Insurance, one of the leading life insurers in India and leading music label Universal Music India.

Maithili Thakur And Tannishtha Puri 

After the grand success of ‘i-genius Young Singing Stars’ in 2014, Max Life Insurance launched ‘i-genius Young Singing Stars Season II’ in 2015. The programme has become a huge success and has attracted the interest of over 2.5 lakh participants who registered for the programme in the last two years. The programme has provided an exciting platform for aspiring and talented young singing stars aged between 4-15 years to have their songs heard by industry professionals and come one step closer to realizing a dream of recording their own music album. 

Special Guest For The Evening :

Manik Nangia, Chief Digital Officer, Max Life Insurance
Devraj Sanyal, Managing Director - Universal Music Group and EMI South Asia
Salim Merchant, Jury & Brand Ambassador
Shraddha Sharma, Jury & YouTube sensation

The Grand Finale witnessed outstanding performances by the 10 finalists. The 10 were chosen by a jury including Salim Merchant & Shraddha Sharma, from over one lakh entries received from across the country. The two winners from the junior and senior categories Tannishtha Puri & Maithili Thakur respectively have won an opportunity to record their own album. 5 top winners from the Primary category will feature in a special music video, and the 4 finalists each from Junior & Senior Group win a contract each to record a single.

Through a rigorous three-phase selection process, the panel of jury shortlisted many top performers. Following this, a video conferencing round was used to finalise the top 10 who went through mentoring sessions with Salim Merchant and Shraddha Sharma.

Let's here some word from Officials Regarding this program :

Commenting on the programme, Mr. Rajesh Sud, CEO and Managing Director, Max Life Insurance said, 

“We are extremely excited with the response that our ‘i-genius young singing stars’ programme is continuing to receive since its launch in 2014. It is a privilege for us to be able to nurture the future talent of the country by giving them a platform to showcase their talent. Our i-genius programme which was launched in 2010 has become a benchmark and has connected with over 26.5 lakh children from across the country through our various initiatives including i-genius Scholarship and Young Authors Hunt programme.” 

Commenting on the occasion, Devraj Sanyal, Managing Director - Universal Music Group and EMI South Asia said, 

"The amazing response to the Max Life i-genius Young Singing Stars continues in Season 2. Yet again we have seen the entries surpassing the figure of 1 lakh. What makes this season special is the quality of talent, which has surpassed that of Season 1 by miles and is unparalleled to any other singing platform that I have seen in this age group. I am very proud of the way this program is shaping up and I can’t wait to start working in the studio with these stars of the new generation.” 

Commenting on the occasion, Salim Merchant, Jury & Brand Ambassador said, 

“The quality of talent we have seen in Season 2 of Max Life i-genius Young Singing Stars has been truly astonishing. As an industry professional, you want to encourage every child that is giving their 100% but as a judge, given the level of talent that I witnessed, in all honesty, I had a hard time choosing them from the initial pool itself. The passion that these young children have shown when combined with the right mentoring will help them go a long way in becoming the future stars of our industry.” 

So here is all about i-genius Young Singing Stars Season II Grand Finale. We are really thankful to whole team of Blogadda for allowing us to witness the young talent of India. For any query do comment below.

ICC And OPPO Announced A 4 Year Global Partnership

Indian is know for cricket crazy audience. We can say "Every Indian is fan of cricket form the day he born". As you have read the headlineson December 10, 2015 in New Delhi, smartphone company OPPO and International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced 4 year global partnership. The partnership will run for 4 years, from the start of 2016 to the end of 2020.

Source

Notably known as “a gentleman’s game”, cricket has always been a strong symbol of sportsmanship and fairplay. The ICC, the global governing body of cricket with 10 full members, 37 associate members and 60 affiliate members, is determined to safeguard cricket’s unique spirit and to promote the sport in its 100-plus member countries and regions, which naturally leads to the very selective choice of its partners.

OPPO was Launched in China in 2004. OPPO dynamic company and leading electronic and technology service providers has already established itself around the glob . It has a strong presence in more than 20 countries including Australia, China, USA and right across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia and Southeast Asia.

Official's Comments on this partnership :

ICC Chief Executive David Richardson said:

The ICC is delighted to welcome OPPO on board as a Global Partner and we are excited about the opportunity to team up for the next four years. OPPO is one of the market leaders in its field with an impressive worldwide presence, especially in territories where the game of cricket continues to grow and, in a lot of cases, flourish. OPPO has strong brand values on innovation and integrity, which are closely aligned with the ICC’s, and we believe that by partnering with OPPO, we can extend cricket’s reach even further. We look forward to working closely with them for the foreseeable future.

OPPO CEO Mr. Tony Chen said :

By hosting the world’s pre-eminent cricket competitions, the ICC dedicates itself to giving fans around the world an extraordinary and unforgettable cricketing experience. This commitment to excellence accords perfectly with OPPO’s pursuit of perfection in its own exceptional products.

Mr. Sky Li, Vice President of OPPO and Managing Director of International Mobile Business said :

OPPO is very enthusiastic about supporting international cricket, and cooperating with the ICC in bringing cricket fans more of the world-class competitions that the organization is known for. The partnership will allow us to continue to strengthen our links with consumers, as we join them in celebrating the great sport of cricket. 

The ICC runs a number of high-profile cricket competitions, including the ICC Cricket World Cup, the ICC World Twenty20, the ICC Champions Trophy, the ICC Women’s World Cup, the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup and others. Through the ICC partnership, OPPO will leverage many high profile cricket tournaments hosted by the ICC to present itself through branding and fan engaging opportunities at the matches. This is OPPO’s second big play in the world of sports this year. In May 2015, it announced a 3-year partnership with FC Barcelona.

So here is all about it. Have any query or any opinion do comment below. Thank you for reading.

Microsoft Unveil Their Flagship Devices : Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL In India

We have seen lot many companies are investing in open Source Android operating system. We hear almost everyday device launch by some brand which are powered by Google's Android. But many of are waiting for most waited Windows flagship phones by Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL. The wait is finally over as Microsoft has launched their Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL in India on November 30, 2015. 

As you can see above this flagship devices are launched under tag line "The Phone That Work Like Your PC". This almost good to be true. But one thing I must say the features of this flagship devices are excellent but they seems to be overpriced. 

Let's check out their features first :

Microsoft Lumia 950 :

Microsoft Lumia 950 is design very sleek and simple as standardized design on Microsoft. This device is powered by Microsoft latest version of operating system Windows 10. Device have newly launched Microsoft assistance Cortana integrated. It also include Iris scanner inbuid which they called Windows Hello. This feature is still in beta mode. Lumia 950 have 5.2 inches stunning 2K AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display with resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels having 564 ppi pixel density. Screen also provide user with Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with dual SIM option. 

On processing end this device provide Hexa-Core bit CPU with Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor empowered by 3 GB if RAM memory. Lumia provide 32 GB internal memory and external can be expanded upto 200 GB which according to me is lot more. With business if you are camera geek then Microsoft Lumia 950 will not disappoint you on that end too. Lumia 950 equipped with 20 MP camera having Zeiss optics lenses, 1/2.4' sensor size, 1.12 µm pixel size, PureView technology along with Triple LED RGB flash. This will allow you to take hi quality pictures with faster image stabilization and best quality also record videos at 4K resolution. For front camera device provide 5 MP capable of recording Full HD videos.

On connectivtiy part device have Dual SIM stanby and both SIM supporting 4G LET network. It alsp have Wi-Fi: MIMO, WLAN IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth 4.1. Lumia 950 comes with two color variants : Black and White. It have 3000 mAh battery power with USB type C fast charging support.

Microsoft Lumia 950XL :

Lumia 950 XLruns Windows 10 and packs Continuum capabilities with Dual SIM standby. Lumia 950XL have 5.7-inches Quad HD AMOLED Screen having Corning Gorilla Glass 4 display protection. It have resolution 2560x1440 with  518 ppi pixel density. It also have feature like Windows Hello, Cortana, continumm. 

This device have Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 810 processor featuring Octa-core CPUs and 64-bit capabilities. As we talk about inbuild memory it is same as Lumia 950 : 2 GB RAM with 32 GB ROM memory with expandable memory option upto 200 GB. On Camera front this device have Rear-facing PureView camera with a20-megapixel sensor, Zeiss optics, OIS, triple LED natural flash, and 4K video recording. In front camera it have 5MP wide-angle with 1080p video recording.

This smartphone have same connectivity option as Lumia 950. Lumi 950XL is available in White and black Color. For power option this device have 3340 mAh battery. This device comes with USB type C fast charging option.

Price :

Extra Gadgets :

Continuum For Phones :

Use your Lumia 950 and umia 950 XL like a PC by connecting it to a bigger screen, keyboard and mouse with Microsoft Display Dock, an optional accessory that enhances the new Windows 10 Continuum experience — and concurrently charges your device. When you’re connected, Windows apps can scale smoothly and display beautifully on the bigger screen, helping you to get things done. Work on a Microsoft Office document, browse the Internet or stream movies for your kids. Plus, you can use your phone independently to take a call or send a text message while you continue to work on the bigger screen. Get the Microsoft Office and Outlook experiences on your mobile device, or use Office 365 with Microsoft Display Dock to unleash the power of editing features on a bigger screen for a PC-like experience too.

So you can use your device in 2 way. Both devices are running different Windows 10 instances for bigger screen as well as for Lumia devices itself. So for using device at the same time using it on other screen simultaneously. So I can edit my files in PC and pick up the call at the same time using Microsoft Display DOC with these flagship devices.

So this is all about it. If you have any suggestion and opinion let us know in comment below. Thank you for reading.