Lightbulb Powered by Yes

An interesting program was launched in KTAR (Tunku Abdul Rahman College) in Setapak, KL by YTL for Students via the Education Partner Program (EPP). www.yes.my/students. This program is an ongoing funding program just like kickstarter.com.

The program is called Lightbulb.  "TING!!! A lightbulb just poped up on my head"... get the idea?

In a nutshell, As long as it's a new innovative project idea that is either Technology (IT), Education or Social Media related can be submitted to get funding up to RM 10,000 to develop that idea. Of course, it will have to be presented and reviewed by panel of judges.

Now I really wished that I am a student today, I can make do with some fundings to develop some apps or gadgets. Hmmm...

Any student who is still studying in University and Colleges in Malaysia can participate.

More information can be obtained from their website : www.lightbulb.my

Some videos :

Yes Reload Cards

Yes came up with yet another new and easier way to reload. Reload Cards! They are in the form of scratch cards which are no stranger to most prepaid users in Malaysia. I decided to drop by my nearest Yes Retail Store and get one. It's available in RM 100, RM 50, RM 30 an RM 10. (Nice collectible colours too!)

Visit : http://www.yes.my/v2/say-yes/reload-card.do for more info

The steps are simple !

STEP 1 : Get a Yes Reload Card
- scratch to reveal Activation Code

STEP 2 : Login to www.yes.my/reload 

- Enter Yes ID and Activation Code

STEP 3 : Say YOU ARE WELCOME
- When you see the THANK YOU page... You are DONE!

Voice calls and SMS possible on iPod Touch/iPad !!!

iPod Touch is just an iPhone that can't make phone calls/SMS. This statement is no longer valid! iPad2 Wi-Fi units, iPod Touch now can make, receive phone calls and SMS... all this made possible by Yes Life!


Previously, I did a review on Yes Life for PC... <here>








       

Now, Yes Life is available on iOS. So it is possible to be used on any touch enabled iDevice with WiFi capabilities. (iPod Touch, iPhone, iPad)


Available now in AppStore : http://itunes.apple.com/my/app/yes-life-for-ios/id428716630?mt=8  FOR FREE!!

That means, my iPod Touch is not just a gaming device or music player ? It can now make calls too?
> YES! Just need a Wi-Fi connection and a Yes account, and you are SET!

What are the charges ?
> 9 Cents per minute for Calls / 9 Cents per SMS

So what? Just like Skype?
> It is like Skype except that you have your 018 number that friends can reach you anywhere in the world at local rate, and you can call from anywhere in the world at 9cents per minute to any Malaysian number too!

Yes Life running on iPad2, iPod Touch and iPhone4. The SMS on iPad2 is sent and received via Yes Life login via Yes ID. Friends can contact me either via Yes ID directly or using my 018 number.

iPod Touch (left) now can be used as a phone with a Wi-Fi connection. Just hook this up with a Yes Huddle to get 4G speeds for Data, Voice and SMS! Now which is the thinnest i'Phone' around?

Making a call from Yes Life on iPad2 to iPhone on normal GSM number

Calling from iPod Touch to iPhone's Yes Life.

Yes Life - freedom in mobility, finally!

Yes Life. 
Those who signed up for Yes 4G might have heard of it, but many did not know how powerful Yes Life can be on top of the high speed mobile internet services from Yes 4G. The best thing is, it's available for FREE. - www.yes.my 


You need a Yes ID to use with Yes Life. If you are already a Yes user, just login using your Yes ID. Else, just create a Yes ID online...

Why is it so special? Yes Life in a nutshell is :
Basic Mobile Phone (018) + MSN + Skype + Twitter for your PC/Notebook. 


I have a Yes Buzz mobile phone, a Yes Huddle and a Go. The same ID allows me to have the same 018 number on multiple devices, sync all my contacts in one location, emails via Yes Mail and many more. So no more worrying about loosing my contacts or unable to make phone calls. 


One classic example: I was at KLCC waiting for my wife to arrive in a bus. My android phone was out of power and that time I only have my work notebook and a Go (Yes 4G Dongle). So, I boot up my notebook, sign into Yes Life via Yes 4G, and got in touch with her. 


2nd example: I was overseas and I needed to make a few phone calls. We all know how much expensive roaming call charges are right? So, I hook up to the hotel WiFi, using Yes Life I call Malaysia at local rate 9cents per minute :) Just like I never left the country. My contacts saw my incoming call as 018-xxxxxxx not some +301 which usually people treat it as spam calls. 


So, Let me share with you how I use my Yes Life...

The new iPad2

33% thinner, 15% lighter, 9x the performance... with the same battery life of 10 hours!!! These were the point that caught my attention. I wasn't the fan of the first iPad (will explain more on this), however, after watching Steve Job launching the iPad2 (Youtube after the jump), I GOTTA HAVE ONE... (will explain too) 

Yes Buzz / Zoom Launch

I was as the Yes launch for Buzz and Zoom their latest addition to the 4G devices. 

Buzz is a 4G cloud phone that enables you to make phone calls, sms, chat just like any other phones, surf the web from the device itself, sync your contacts from the Yes cloud services (SUPER COOL) and even plug it in to your computer's USB port and use it as a 4G modem. More info from yes.my - http://www.yes.my/v2/say-yes/buzz-4g-cloud-phone.do

Zoom is a home gateway that allows multiple connections via wifi. It also has a LAN port for 1 wired connection and the nice part is, you can plug in your phone to the RJ11 phone port and you can receive and make calls from your 018 number :) More info from yes.my - http://www.yes.my/v2/say-yes/zoom-4g-gateway.do

more pictures after the jump...