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Airtel TRACE music star! Use your phone to become Africa’s next star

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Boses Muhinda
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In a promotion dubbed Airtel TRACE music star, Airtel Uganda & Trace launched a new service that lets subscribers use their mobile phones to join a music talent search competition by dailing 162.

This a rather better way because it uses the Country’s commonest piece of technology to reach youth.
Airtel TRACE music star comes in two languages; english and Luganda.

All a user has to do is dail 162 and follow the prompts. Participants will be given a code which they can share with their friends who can vote for their friends.

Every minute you call in will cost you 7 shillings per second. Meaning that you can use 500/- for a minute which is a smaller cost compared to what you would pay to go to an audition

Different categories will have different judges where groups participants will be judged by Washington the producer, Rappers will be judged by Gnl zamba, ladies by Sanyu FM’s fatboy, boys by Cindy and Participants aged 35yrs and older will be judged by Alex Ndawula. Bugembe and Chameleon will come to help with the judges once in a while.

September and November will have heavy activations, where judges will get the best 10 best per category in December and they will compete until the Grand Finale on January 14th for Uganda will have the grande finale where winners will win 100million and fly with the other best 8 groups to be mentored by Akon where they get a recording contract for one year.

At the press conference at Airtel Headquarters, Arindam Chakrabarty, Airtel’s Chief Comercial Officer told press that Airtel is proud to have 2 winners in Airtel’s past Rising stars winners in the Uganda Cranes, and 2 females on the female cranes team….. Airtel is proud to promote talent in Africa, he also shared that Uganda is one of the most Youthful nations in Africa.

Below is a pictorial summary of what went down

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Visit tracemusicstar.com for more details and TOS

 

Garage48 Kampala 2014 wants to see what you will build in 48 hours

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Boses Muhinda
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Garage48 is a hackathon where developers, designers and the business guys are supposed to turn an idea into a working prototype or product.

Outbox is organizing Garage48 Kampala 2014 scheduled for 24th to 26th October, an event where participants with different skills, ranging from software development to design, marketing, sales and entrepreneurship turn an idea into a working prototype in 48 hours.

Participants are expected to register in 4 categories; developers, designers, marketeers and project managers.

A ticket is at a fee of 40,000/= (16 USD) while students pay 20,000/= (8 USD) to take care of their food snacks and drinks. Payments will be made after your participation is confirmed.

The last Garage48 Kampala was held in 2011 with up to 70 participants present, sponsored by Google, Nokia and MTN. Previous winners and prototypes from Garage48 include Somesha, Zword, Ninja Kids, MyTicket, and more awesome products as shown in this post.

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Garage48 event series started in Estonia in April 2010 and have expanded to other countries in Northern Europe and Africa since then. All Garage48 events are held in English and have ~100 international participants. Participants have different skills, ranging from software development to design, marketing, sales and entrepreneurship.

People are often afraid to start their own project or business. Common problems include lack of know-how and co-founders, lack of money, unknown risks etc. Garage48 is here to change that mindset and show that it’s all about positive “let’s do it” attitude, creative team members and a motivating deadline.
Less talk, more action!

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For any inquiries, send an email to sopio@outbox.co.ug or call +256 7555 10000
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Microsoft unveils Windows 10, Its new with an old Feeling

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Boses Muhinda
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Microsoft shocked most of us during today’s press conference when Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore announced Windows 10 rather than 9 which everyone expected. Well the leaked screenshots of the Operating system were on point this time considering that Microsoft didn’t forget its die hard fans who longed for the good old start menu.

Windows 10 comes with a design that integrates most of the good old features like a start menu in the corner and windowed metro apps. The Start Menu still has tiles together with a search box and a list of favourites. This might seem cool but its 2 year late and some of us are already used to the full-screen metro start.

Windows 10 is going to be a platform for multiple devices starting from phones, tablets, desktops, laptops and embedded systems but Microsoft won’t give them one User Interface but its giving all devices that come with a Keyboard and 2 in 1s the default start menu and the Store will also open in windowed mode

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A Metro App in a window

Windows 10 will let users re-size metro apps just like other windows. This a relief to some who wanted some of these apps re-sized and besides it solves the problem of users having the feeling of 2 different OS interfaces in one package.

Microsoft announced the snap enhancements feature that lets you fit four apps on the same screen in a quadrant layout, something similar to the snap feature on Mac Os except Microsoft will wants to show you other running programs for additional snapping and suggest open apps to fill the available space on the screen.

They also added a task-view button on the task bar for quick switching between open files and quick access to any desktops you create.

Multiple Desktops
Multiple Desktops

They also borrowed a few leaves from Ubuntu and given users the power to have multiple desktops for different tasks and projects, users will also be able to pick up fro where they left off on each desktop.

The Windows 10 Tech Preview 10 will come in Technical Preview tomorrow through the Windows Insider Program for IT pros and early adopters. Unfortunately there was no word on pricing for windows 10. The full consumer release will be available in Early 2015.

Update: The Technical Preview is now available for download

 

Airtel partners with KCCA: You can now pay your KCCA fees using Airtel Money

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GURU8 Staff
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Airtel Uganda has been at the forefront in regards to partnering with companies and fostering innovations that are aimed at improving the lives of their customers. With innovations such as; sending and receiving money across networks, Airtel Money ATM withdrawals, Bank integration, bill payments with Airtel money, Airtime topping up using Airtel Money and now KCCA fee payment using Airtel money, Airtel has always had the interests of their customers at heart and has tried to cater to all of them despite their different locations and economic activities.

With the new KCCA fee payment, Airtel is now ensuring that taxi drivers and owners, business people and property owners can tend to their businesses and pay their dues without having to worry about the time spent lining up at banks and at KCCA offices.

Speaking at the launch event, the Airtel Uganda Managing Director Mr. Tom Gutjahr said that Airtel Money is expounding on its product range to bring ultimate convenience in money transfers to all its customers. The benefits of this KCCA fees payment solution include:

  1. 24/7 convenient payment solution (anywhere, anytime) – currently they have to go to DFCU or KCCA offices – this time, all they need is a phone with an Airtel Money account.
  2. A customer can pay in installation with Airtel money they can pay with the small amounts as they get it.
  3. Security – the customer receives a payment receipt which he can present when the KCCA enforcers attack him for not having paid yet he did. He will show them that receipt or go to his Airtel Money account, select KCCA, and a balance he owes KCCA will show, if cleared, he will have zero balance.
  4. Simple and instant.

“We are excited to, once again, introduce a unique service for our customers to show our appreciation for their trust in our Airtel Money platform,” Gutjahr added.

KCCA Executive Director expressed confidence that Ugandans will enjoy and embrace this new innovation which is definitely going to make everyone’s lives easier. “We at KCCA are equally excited to introduce this payment method in partnership with Airtel Uganda. We encourage all the business and property owners as well as all the taxi drivers to join Airtel and take advantage of this new innovation to ensure that their dues are quickly and conveniently paid,” she said.

To use the Airtel Money KCCA fees payment solution;

  1. Dial *185#, Select Option 4 Pay Bill
  2. Select Option 6 KCCA
  3. Pay KCCA
  4. Enter Your Reference ( Taxi Number Plate )
  5. Enter Amount
  6. Enter PIN

Apple sells 10 Million iPhones in 3 days

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Joel Mwanja
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From the rumors about the iPhone 6 to the actual announcement of not one but two models of the iPhone by Apple, there has been drama all the way and for Apple, this has paid off alot depsite the Samsung Ads and many people calling the new iPhones elephants.

“Sales for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus exceeded our expectations for the launch weekend, and we couldn’t be happier,” says Apple CEO Tim Cook. “While our team managed the manufacturing ramp better than ever before, we could have sold many more iPhones with greater supply and we are working hard to fill orders as quickly as possible.”

Apple has hit an all time record of selling the most devices in the first weekend of release. As we speak, more than 10 million devices have been sold, lets make it simpler, that is 39 iPhones per second!!

Airtel will give you 100% Bonus Airtime for Recharging with Airtel Money

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Boses Muhinda
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Airtel through is “100% Xtra Xtra Recharge Bonus” promotion will reward customers with 100% bonus airtime when they recharge using Airtel Money.

Below is a press release talking about the Promotion;

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“100% Xtra Xtra Recharge Bonus” a new promotion under their Airtel Money platform. For the next three months, Airtel Uganda customers who top up airtime worth 2,000/- and above from their Airtel Money accounts will enjoy 100% bonus valid for 24 hours to make Airtel to Airtel calls. All the customer has to do is to dial *185#, select option 2 of buy Airtime and load Airtime of shs2, 000 minimum.

To find out how much bonus the customer has, they can simply dial *170#. This promotion comes only a few days after Airtel Uganda concluded a campaign called Kagwilawo, where four Airtel Money transacting customers were winning 200,000/- daily and four agents from different regions winning 100,000/- daily for a period of three months from 28th May to 28th August.

Commenting on the promotion, Airtel Money Director, Mr. Nuhu Kanyike said; “We at Airtel are always glad to give back to our consumers for their loyalty to Airtel. With the launch of this promotion on Uganda’s most reliable and secure Airtel Money platform, we urge all Ugandans to take advantage of the 100% Xtra Xtra recharge bonus”, said Mr. Kanyike.

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iOS 8 is available now available for Download

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GURU8 Staff
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Apple has been publically released iOS 8 today meaning you should be able to download the update If you happen to have an iPhone 4s, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPod touch (5th generation), iPad 2, iPad (third and fourth generation), iPad Air, iPad mini and iPad mini with Retina display.

To Update, just open up the Settings app, followed by the General and Software Update options. Remember this is a gradual rollout meaning the update might delay to appear for some users, just keep checking.

NFC on the iPhone 6 is restricted to Apple Pay

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Boses Muhinda
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Sources at Apple have confirmed to Cult of Mac that the NFC chip on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus will only for used for Apple Pay. Unfortunately, iPhone 6 and 6 Plus users will miss out on the enormous NFC uses android users had heard for quite a long time.

Developers are disappointed because Apple is locking out this feature from 3rd party apps just like they did with  Touch ID on the iPhone 5s. Apple is keeping its NFC restricted from developers, at least for now.  Cult of Mac said an Apple Representative sent them an email confirming this however Apple declined to comment on future plans for the NFC chip.

That’s why NFC as a standalone feature on the iPhone 6 is not advertised but Apple is promoting Apple Pay which means the Android boys are still laughing at you.

 

Centenary Bank will pay you for taking a Selfie!

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GURU8 Staff
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Centenary Bank Uganda is running one of the best promotions for Youth and campusers. All you have to do is take a Selfie with your newly acquire CenteVolution ATM card, tag Centenary bank’s Facebook page and tag as many of your Facebook friends. The Photo with the most likes, comments and shares in a day will win 50,000 Uganda shillings. Centenary Bank will then reward its winners on through their CenteVolution accounts.

Your selfie should come with your Facebook names  and their real names together with your Phone number. You are required to be #CenteVolution account holders and you should hold a piece of paper with writings in bold stating you are a proud owner  a #CenteVolution account.

Remember that opening this account is free, so don’t wait, get up and open your #CenteVolution account.

 

Intel Ideation Camp Day 2: What you missed!

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Boses Muhinda
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Nothing beats arising to a morning filled with great and free knowledge. Well that’s what Intel shared with us on the second day of this Intel Ideation camp.

Today Mark from iHub its led today’s sessions that rotated around creation of ideas. He asked teams not to criticize ideas but rather come up with lots of ideas including ridiculous ones that the intelligent might call “bad ideas” based on ‘Creative Ideas’ theme.
We had to sort the ideas according to their value and uniqueness on a fun to use scale.

We then had to make a business model canvas for each group, a Business model canvas is built on 9 building blocks which you use to map out an entire business plan on one page.

Business Model Canvas
Mark shared that every canvas has to clearly define customer segments, value propositions, channels of delivery, revenue streams, key resources, key partners and cost structure. I believe this is the major reason startups are successful because it helps startups define a clear path to follow when promoting their apps and ideas.

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Pitching
Then we came to the moment everyone was waiting for, time for pitching came. We were lucky enough to have some tips from Abigael which included elevator pitching and a strong opening statement. Teams had an intense time preparing for the pitching session and pitching wasn’t as easy as it has always looked. I was totally impressed with what the randomly choosen team (in day one)came up with an hour.

Team Nutrita pitched a web based app to solve nutrition problems that young parents face. Team Smile Karamoja pitched an idea about taking an international school to rural karamoja.
Team. Team Hakuna queue pitched a health wearable which would reduce congestion at health centres. Team Nakawele pitched a wearable that detects whether mothers have malaria. Team Mospital created a solution for patients through a mobile application to find health services. Tusome pitched about an online lab simulation for schools.

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The judges announce Team Hakuna Queue as the winner and in 2nd place came Nakawele and Mospital came 3rd. All winners went home with envelope with some party money.

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The today event ended on a very good note as participants seemed quite excited. It’s such events that mentor developers and start ups to create awesome stuff. Kudos to Intel and outbox for organizing a brilliant event.

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