Posted by Nafisa on Nov 11, 2011 in
apple,
cellular,
iPhone,
mobile
I got to try one of iOS 5′s new features earlier today – wireless software update, because I left my cable at home. It was very simple, all I had to do was go into Settings > General > Software Update and begin!
Wireless software updates only work when you’re connected to a WiFi network; not via 3G. You will get a message suggesting you connect to a power source, but that isn’t necessary as it only used 3% of my battery. The update is 44,6MB and shouldn’t take too long to download. Read more…
Tags: iOS 5, wireless software update
Posted by Nafisa on Nov 9, 2011 in
consumer,
launch
Earlier this evening I attended the Zara South Africa launch in Sandton City, which makes it the 80th country that Zara has expanded into. It is also one of the largest stores worldwide and covers more than 2,700 square meters; and has a nice airy feel to it.
If you’ve never been to a Zara store before, you will absolutely love how each rack has matching accessories to go with the look you want: shoes, handbags, scarves, etc. Read more…
Tags: Sandton City, shopping, Zara
Posted by Nafisa on Oct 24, 2011 in
online
GlamBox is a ‘try before you buy’ online service for cosmetic samples, make up and beauty products. As someone who never has time to for these things, all the beauty products I own are months/years old. I read somewhere that mascara should be thrown out every 6 months. Oops.
So I took the plunge and signed up for a 3 month subscription with GlamBox – enough time to decide if I like it or not without feeling tied down to it like a cellphone contract. I also love the idea that you can sample products without making any effort to go out and buy it. Score! Read more…
Tags: beauty, GlamBox, online shopping
Posted by Nafisa on Oct 10, 2011 in
cellular
I’m two minded about the Nokia N9. While a lot of effort went into its design, Nokia itself have given up on the MeeGo operating system in favour of open source Tizen (not forgetting that Symbian is being replaced by Windows Phone).
So if you’re seriously considering getting the Nokia N9, don’t expect a lot of new apps, or updates/support for current apps. Read more…
Tags: MeeGo, nokia, Nokia N9
Posted by Nafisa on Sep 27, 2011 in
tablet
I received the Lenovo IdeaPad K1 tablet to use over the next few years. It runs Android 3.1 Honeycomb, and if you’re familiar with Android, you know that you need a Google account to access almost everything on it.
I started playing with it at the office earlier and so far, I’m impressed with the screen: the responsiveness, and the fluidity of swiping. I spent some time swiping between the 5 homescreens to make sure there is no lag, and it rendered very well. Read more…
Tags: android, Android Honeycomb, IdeaPad K1, lenovo, tablet
