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  • Enter your Mobile App in the SA App Awards

    Calling all local app developers – Entries now open for the App of the Year Awards

    The inaugural App of the Year Awards will be held at The Venue, in Rosebank Johannesburg in the second week of July. Showcasing locally developed applications that have made an impact on work and everyday life over the past 12 months, the event promises to celebrate South Africa’s technical talent and promote the country as an innovation hub in the mobile space.

    Brought to you by headline sponsors MTN Business and event organisers Creative Space Media, the Awards have already been recognised by a number of big names in the local telecommunications industry, with the likes of Apple/Core, Blackberry, Nokia and MTN throwing their weight behind the exciting event.

    Invitations for entries are now open in the following categories:

    • Best Blackberry App
    • Best Innovative HTML5 App
    • Best Enterprise App
    • Best Windows App
    • Best Android App
    • Best IOS App award
    • Most Innovative App
    • Best “garage” App Developer
    • Best App development house

    The evening promises to be an audiovisual feast and true multimedia extravaganza, attended by leading app developers, members of the mobile industry and local social media celebrities.

    To be a part of the mobile industry’s premier showcase and stand a chance of winning some fantastic prizes, please email Belinda at Creative Space Media: [email protected] for submission forms and further information. Please note that all entry forms and submission fees of R200 per entry are to reach Creative Space Media by the 18 May 2012.

     

  • FNB Launches Geo Payments

    I have previously chatted about the awesome FNB iPhone app, and they have just released an amazing update to the app that allows you to recieve GeoPayments. What does that mean ?

    Well, now you can recieve money INSTANTLY from anyone who uses the FNB app within a 500m radius. So, if you out for example and you don’t have your wallet, or need extra cash, you can simply get a mate to transfer you money without giving you an account number. You simply open the app, find the person around you, put in an amount, and the amount is instantly deposited into their account !

    I did a little test last night between myself & the wife and it worked like a charm. Seriously. No mess, No fuss !

    I am always blown away by the innovation at FNB, and I can honestly say this one is one of the best so far. I can’t wait to see what they have up their sleeves next !!

  • NURTURE, an Instagram exhibition in Cape Town

    On 27 May the guys from Instagramers Cape Town will be presenting a digital exhibition for TEDx TableMountain.

    Images will be displayed on screens at the convention.

    The theme for the the exhibition is: NURTURE, Exploring the relationship between Man, Technology and Nature.

    The exhibition is open to all South African Instagramers.

    For more info check out the Instagramers Cape Town’s Facebook page or follow @igerscapetown on Instagram for more info on what looks to be an awesome event !

     

     

  • New iPad to launch in South Africa on 27th April

    Just received a press release from Apple to announce the New iPad or iPad 3 will officially be launched in South Africa on the 27th April ! Pricing has not been announced just yet, but I will update this post with the pricing when I get it

    More info from the Apple PR

    New iPad Arrives in South Korea & 11 Additional Countries This WeekCUPERTINO, California?April 16, 2012?Apple today announced the new iPad, the third generation of its category defining mobile device, will arrive in South Korea and 11 additional countries on Friday, April 20. The new iPad features a stunning new Retina™ display, Apple’s new A5X chip with quad-core graphics and a 5 megapixel iSight camera with advanced optics for capturing amazing photos and 1080p HD video. The new iPad still delivers the same all-day 10 hour battery life* while remaining amazingly thin and light.

    In addition to South Korea, the new iPad also will be available beginning on Friday, April 20 in Brunei, Croatia, Cyprus, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Malaysia, Panama, St Maarten, Uruguay and Venezuela. Beginning on Friday, April 27, the new iPad will be available in Colombia, Estonia, India, Israel, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, South Africa and Thailand.

    The new iPad Wi-Fi and iPad Wi-Fi + 4G** will be available in black or white in 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models***. Additionally, iPad 2 is available at a more affordable price.

  • Instagram Uncovered e-Book

    With all the whohaa about Facebook buying Instagram this week, there has been a clear split down the middle of fans and haters. Some people have gone to extremes and deleted their Instagram accounts, but I think the majority won and Instagram went to the number 1 spot on the US iTunes store which in itself just goes to show that the decision was the right one !

    All that said, I came across a very cool e-book today called “instagram uncovered“. Authored by Guy Yang and Audrey Taylor of The Beginners Lens and iPhone Camera Essentials the book covers the ins & outs of instagram and some cool tips and tricks to get your the best pics and perhaps even get them onto the “Popular List”

    More info about instgram uncovered:

    Sure, you’ve heard of Instagram. Maybe you’ve even got the app and uploaded a few photos…but you might be wondering how you can make Instagram really work for you?
    If you’re looking for a way to make Instagram fun, to get feedback on your photos, learn from other and ultimately improve your Mobile Photography, look no further.
    Enter Instagram Uncovered! A freshly baked, downloadable PDF eBook designed to give you all of the insider secrets to mastering Instagram! This fantastic resource is packed with nearly 45+ pages of useful tips, tricks and proven ttechniques to help you get inspired, get more likes and follows and send you on your way to the coved popular page. You’ll learn:

    • Get 7 proven techniques for getting likes and follows.*
    • Learn how to find inspiration on Instagram.
    • Avoid typical mistakes.
    • Understand best processes for uploading photos.
    • Get the lowdown on reaching the popular page.
    • Understand what hashtags can do for you.

    *All tips and techniques work on both Android phones and iPhones.

    The e-book is currently on special for a fantastic $3, so if you keen and love Instagram, I highly suggest downloading a version from the Beginners Lens Website