My Aunt and Facebook

Some relatives old and young came over to visit my dad and we had dinner together.  While the older group "(my dad inclusive) have their "shouting match",  we the younger group will have random conversations  to catch up on things and people.

My cousin's wife turned over to ask me.."How big is Aiden now (my sis' baby)"

My youngest aunt, probably in her late 60s or early 70s, chipped in ..."You didn't check Facebook meh?"

Hahahah...


FYI, she doesn't read or speak much English, I doubt she understands much about how the internet works...but she's being updated by current affairs when her daughter shows her flashes of our Facebook updates via the Iphone or Ipad, mainly our photos I suppose.


Facebook is wonderful, don't you think?

Come to think of it, it's not just Facebook, it's the whole works of Facebook, Iphone, Ipad  or any smart or tablet phones..that makes it so easy for us to link and share stuff with our network...

A friend who is working in China told me that she seldom logs on to Facebook cos too busy at work and by the time she gets home she won't even want to touch the computer.  She can only access Facebook using her notebook via VPN in China.

So..ya..the same goes to my cousin and aunt..

Firstly I doubt she will even bother to switch on the desktop when she's home..and even if she does, I doubt she will take the trouble to call out to her mom to come over to the screen to look at some photos...


So..its the wonder of Facebook and the luxury and convenience of these smart gadgets ..

Kung Fu Warrior

=D

Hiioiyaaa..

Got bored with the few games in the phone

Ouch..got slashed from the back!

Randomly downloaded this :D 

Died~

So fun..reminds me of Street Fighter ..haha

Waze

"My current 'not so smart' phone can surf the net, can download games too, why should I get a smart phone"  I've asked this question a few times before I finally got the Iphone. Quite a few non converters have been asking me too.

Here's one example of what a non smart phone can't offer...

Just like how I answered to the questions.. a smart phone is not just a phone.  Apart from making calls and receiving sms, setting reminders.. with so many apps available and many many more to come, we can practically install exciting new features for different purposes every other day.

Waze is a new app that I installed recently. Waze is a community based traffic and navigation app that functions like Garmin but has more interactive and fun elements to it. And IT"S FREE!  

As with all other apps, there will be constant updates and improvements, it's still Free. Not a cent needed.   

As Ringgit said..those navigation devices business will have to close shop soon =P

Here are some screen shots and example from Waze.

This is what the map looks like. 

All those little heads with eyes are other fellow Wazers who were also online at the same time and travelling in the vicinity.  Those with a pacifiers are Baby Wazers..new users.  The blue car is me.  Other signs are hazards or traffic warnings posted by fellow wazers during that time.

You know what..Waze maps are automatically and constantly updated via active Waze users around the world as we drive around with Waze on. 

Pop up alerts will appear when other fellow Wazers post about the traffic jams in the area.  Apart from visual prompts, there should be voice prompts too..I have not heard any so far cos my music is always at the max :D

Besides traffic updates, fellow wazers can tip each other about road hazards like pot holes, stalled vehicles or even police traps...!

 

Another way to use Waze, is just take a browse at the list of reports before starting your journey..to see where the possible congestion are.

Cool eh?

I have yet to try using it for navigation function..it should work just fine I guess.

Loving it!


So with Waze I save hundreds may be thousands on navigation devices.
With RunKeeper I don't have to get a running watch to track distances n speed.
With Malaysian Insiders and BBC, I no longer need newspapers.
Email can be received and sent on the go.
Text messages (local and overseas) are free with WhatsApp messenger
Sending photos is also free and easy with WhatsApp.

Have I answered your questions?

Trust me,. there are lots more useful and important gdgets, some are free, the better ones costs some money, I'm currently satisfied with the free ones

New apps are being developed and launched everyday...it's impossible to catch up.

Waze was founded in 2009, according to a press release in June 2011 it was reaching 4 million users in 45 countries worldwide.  I can't find any information on how many users are there in Malaysia but there should be many, I joined a Waze group called "Petaling Jaya" to get alerts in this area :

It was created 15 months ago.
1274 members to date.
172 new users in the last month.
949 new activities in the last month.

That tells us something isn't it?


Privacy / Security issue?
Almost none, I'd say.  Only an email address and no other information needed during registration.  To be safe, just switch off the app when not using.  Most Wazers log on using a nickname. Linking Waze reports to Facebook, Twitter or Foursquare is only by choice.


Cool?

Me, Iphone Gaming

New game! 

I'm not a game freak by the way, there were only two games installed in my phone and I only play Trade Nations regularly. Last weekend was a long weekend, so I was randomly browsing through the app store and found this.  Brothers in Arms 2 : Global Front Line

Centuries ago, I used to play games like Dome, Tomb Raider, Metal Gear Solid, etc on PC or Play Station.  But with Iphone, the virtual pad / joystick stick with Gyroscope is so difficult :(

It's been days I've only got pass one sub-level. 

Each retry only lasted me seconds..and I'd be dead again and again and again.

Unlike those days, where I could just strike re-start and attempt over and over until I get through..all these Iphone games..they make you 'wait'!  

In this case, I have to wait 5 minutes before I can retry again.

Grrr... so frustrating and yet..I'm not giving up.   

Iphone 4 Camera Usage

FY, you were right!

http://www.apple.com

Once upon a time, FY told me that, my LX3 will be redundant once I have an Iphone 4.  I brushed him off..cos I thought I'm much more of a photography buff.

Almost a year now..since I got the phone,  I must admit that he was right!

The last time I used the LX3 was during my vacation to HK, that was in May....oh no..I did use it briefly at my youngest nephew birthday dinner recently..that's only because I wanted to be fair..since I used the camera during the other two's birthday.  

Wanted to bring the LX3 for some outdoor shots at FRIM recently, but was too lazy to carry it in the pouch.  

So made do with the Iphone.

Check this out!

I think it's a caterpillar...

It was taken off a video I recorded while the caterpillar was moving.  Such a beauty.

Before that I tried taking shots of it using the Camera+ app which I  have been using religiously for food shots, etc.  Thanks to FY too for recommending it ..

Here's the shot from Camera+, surprisingly the one take from the video turned out so much better. 

I love my iPhone =)

What's my Iphone for?

Thought this (from graphjam) was quite funny.  Is this true for u?

see more Funny Graphs


I've actually talked about this with FY before..here's my version : P

Gina thinks it's quite sad that I don't make and receive much calls or messages.  Why so?  I think it's quite normal..my phone's not meant for business use.  Personally, I just don't need to make so many calls.  I'm not a verbal person anyway.

What say you?

P/S : Opps...left out some..photo taking / loading, foursquare, foodspotting....welll..those don't take up alot..may be another about 2-3%.

SCKLM is in iTune!

So cool...



Now we can get latest news and update about the race from the app.

Not only tat, I think we can log, map and record our individual run during the race.

And of cos we can check our own individual timing from the app too.

*loves*

Labelbox

This post is about me fish-sitting my bro's ....fish.


Nah...


I'm just trying out a new app : Labelbox.

Cool eh ?  ^^

And...don't you think the pic was so well captured? ahem


I once said proudly that I don't really need to use the Iphone's camera function..cos I have my LX3, but I just realised that I've been using the lX3 less and less.  With the camera+ editing function, I actually didn't mind using the Iphone camera at all!




And now..with Labelbox..it's even more fun!  Even the instructions are so fun...e.g. "shake to clear all" =D

Loving my Iphone ^^

Paying more for Intelligence

How long does your phone batt last after each charge?

A normal phone with the most basic functions (calls and text only) normally lasts for about 2-4 days after each re-charge. My previous non smartphone with wifi runs out of batt almost immediately whenever I use the function.

With the current Iphone, a full charge lasts only for about 2 days or more  max.if it is mainly used for calls and text.  But then, why have a smartphone when it is only for calls and text?  So..with normal usage e.g. surfing, apps, games..it lasts for about 1 to 1.5 days max.


As some of you may know, my car is equipped with an Intelligent Key system.  Some owners may opt for a normal system and pay less. People like me...typical sucker for gadgets and whatever not...wouldn't mind paying more for technology and err..style.

Well..I had my fair share of problems and hiccups..shared HERE and HERE Similarly, the battery of the intelligent remote key runs out faster than other normal remote.  I had issues with in after only 10 months into using the car in February 2010.

It started going cranky again in January this year. That's about another 10 or 11 months.  Was told that..it is a norm..Intelligent ma..so it uses up more battery than a normal remote control.

Hmm..

Do you clean your Iphone?

If you've read my previous post, you would have read that I prefer my iPhone naked or rather naked and beautiful as FY proudly puts it.  Yes..it's still naked..I still do not agree to covering it up when it is so sleek on its own.

After using it for about a month now..my next question would be..how do I clean it....the screen especially?  I'm kind of a germ freak..I clean my car steering, desk phone, keyboards, ear phones..etc with alcohol wipes. Since the front and back of the iPhone has this oleophobic coating that supposedly resists finger prints... (but not germs) , I've been cautious about cleaning it.   


I did ask FY how he cleans his.  His top of mind answer was "my t-shirt" -.-  Then he said..his pocket when he slides it in and out  -.- -.-


It really can get quite 'dirty'..when we tap on it so often ..while eating especially.


Just did a quick search :


Key Points : 

DO NOT clean the iPhone 4 with cleaning products. This could damage the oleophobic coating and reduce the value of your iPhone.

Apple highly recommends that you keep cleaning the iPhone 4 simple.

To clean your iPhone 4:

Turn the iPhone 4 off and disconnect it from any cables or power cords.

Use a soft, slightly damp cloth and prepare to wipe the iPhone clean. Be sure not to let any water enter small openings in the iPhone 4

Before starting, be sure no small rocks or dust are on the iPhone 4.

With a circular motion, wipe the damp cloth around the iPhone 4 until oil and fingerprints are completely removed from the phone.

The coating on the iPhone 4 screen and potentially the glass will make keeping it clean important. The coating protects the phone from fingerprints but also makes them more visible

Source: http://www.maciverse.com

I think I'm a Bimbo

I mentioned that my decision to finally upgrade to a smart phone is about moving on and progressing with the society and world.  It's been a month..I don't feel any smarter.  In fact ... it makes me feel less smart at times.

FY was recommending some apps that I should have with me..to be honest..sometimes I really felt like he was talking French.

Calcbot was one of the app mentioned.  I was like..??




FY says: calcbot is calculator
FY says:  and it has history.. so you can check your historical calculations
wsl says: interesting but..how often do u use le


Actually..I didn't quite understand what he meant..by historical calculations..and why do we ever need that?


FY says: often enuf we alwyas use handphone to do calculation right?

wsl says: add n minus only or divide
FY says: but when you want to use parenthesis. you know.. we always (100-8.99)*20% apa macam?

wsl says: why do we need that ..on day to day calc??

FY says: maybe you don't ..  hmm.. 

FY says: looks like u really dun need an iPhone

At this point i felt like half a bimbo -.- talking to Mark Zuckerberg ( I just watched The Social Network)






wsl says: when do use do such calculation?

FY says: i use a lot .. esp those multiply and then add 2 boxes of orange plus one can of juice

FY says: (2x10.99)+3


That's it. I AM A BIMBO.



wsl says:  wat kind of calculatins are those>??? i dun see the link to oranges..i feel like a fool now

FY says: u asked when i use calculation that uses parenthesis so i said example.. if i wanna calculate 2 carton of oranges at 10.99 each plus one can of juice at 3
wsl says: 11*3=33,  33+3=36


FY says: ok.. now i wanna add 2 boxes of apples at 6.5 each how? so have to mentally remember 36 first then 6.5*2=13 recall back 36+13=49!

FY says: whereas with calcbot i can just (11*3)+3+(6.5*2) and then baru press = to get answer LOL!

>.< Help...

Apps and I

Apps according to http://google.about.com:


Apps is an abbreviation for Application. An app is a piece of software. It can run on the Internet, on your computer, or on your phone or other electronic device.

Also Known As: applications, software, programs

There are millions of apps you can download into your phones regardless of whether it is an Apple, Nokia, HTC, Blackberry...it can be games related, business related, social network, sports, photography and many many more.

If you take a peep into the kind of Apps that someone has in phone..it kind of tells a whole lot about that person.  My 'smarter' friends for example would have money management tools, stock market watcher, etc.  People who travel a lot would have weather reporting tools etc etc.

Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare are the first few apps that I downloaded within the first 2 hours after getting the phone :D

Into my 3rd week now, I don't think I'm fulling utilising the phone yet but I'm making progress ..in a way.  

At least I am trying out some apps ...like this one :

   

http://itunes.apple.com

Ha ha.

You see...I can never remember when my period arrives.  Sometimes doctors will ask..and I will be like..errr..."two weeks ago".  Or when there is a marathon coming up...like during the last one in Penang...it actually arrived a day before the run!  Not that there is anything I can do about that...

It is also quite important for every woman to be familiar with the cycle...i.e. when is ovulation, most fertile day to "ahem", etc.  

Quite a useful tool for women I must say :D

Next, I've also been somewhat occupied with a ZombieFarm : 

http://itunes.apple.com

Been busy planting different kinds of plants, zombies..and invading other farms to feed the zombies, etc.  Must also make sure I plat the right kind of items so that it doesn't notify me to harvest when I'm in the middle of a meeting :D

And then, there is lil Mikey the virtual Labrador to take care of.  Poor Mikey..doesn't get much of my attention cos it requires internet access, hence, Mikey only gets my care when I have wifi access.

http://www.ngmoco.com/touch-pets-dogs

Not very intellectual stuff to have huh ?

Give me some time : P

Oh..I also have this:

 

http://itunes.apple.com

Not too sure how it works yet and have not started using....simply because I have not been running.  In short, I think..it uses the GPS technology and it helps to keep track of one's fitness activities..the function should be similar to those Polar or Garmin watches....to some extend. And it's free *wink*

My phone is Naked

So...it's been a few weeks since I got it : )

I've finally taken off the back plastic 'protection' that came with it. It's now naked ~

I'm still adamant about not getting any of those 'bumper', 'screen protector', 'back protector' .... I know I know 9 out of 10 people that I meet thinks I'm crazy to put such a pretty fragile gadget to such high risk of being scratched etc etc.

And being me, the chances of dropping it is quite high actually.

But..as FY said ..it's such perfection on it's own. Covering it up would be such a shame.  It is almost like covering up your sleek looking sports car. True?   

Well, I do have a pouch to contain it when it is in the handbag.  

:-D

I'm loving it

Hellooooo I'm still playing with my new toy. Jus dloaded tis apps called 'pen my blog' so I'm now blogging with one finger from de iPhone . That explains the short forms . Limited functions eg can't load pics etc totally not my style but good for on the go blogging. how do I like the toy so far? Awesome! One will nvr get tired of it as there are unlimited apps waiting to be discovered, no boundaries no limits




I'm loving it \o\

Busy!

I'm too busy with my new toy.

Finally got the iphone!

Poorer but happy \o\

Be right back :D