Monthly Archives: May 2013

yuilop quarterly newsletter: your inside peek at our growth this spring

Posted on May 29, 2020 — 12:59 pm
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Introducing the first yuilop update! We hope you enjoy it, share it and send us your suggestions.

For those new to yuilop, we’re a startup out of Barcelona, with a mission to make talking free again. We built a communications app that upped the bar for low-cost to no-cost. Skype, Viber and Whatsapp, offer free calls or messages only when placed over the internet and between their app’s users. With yuilop, you can make calls and send SMS to anyone in the world over WiFi or 3G/4G/LTE, even to friends and family who don’t have the app. It’s a whole new generation of OTT.

Highlights, more phones,

more fun

We started off the year at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. We had a fun time showing off the yuilop app and launched two yuilop services for business:

Sponsored chat advertising for Brands and yuilop in a box for MNOs. In April, we launched yuilop for the first time on BlackBerry and Windows Phone.

Key stats, here we grow

- 5 million active users

- 40+ countries where yuilop is available (biggest markets Germany, Mexico and Spain)

- 10-fold growth in Italy in just two months!

- No. 2 in travel, rank of Iberia Express app after yuilop Sponsored Chat campaign

What’s next, by Jochen

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We’re super proud of each and every yuilop launch, but that’s just the beginning. For starters, very soon you’ll see more features for BlackBerry and WP, a new design for Android, the ability to get more than one yuilop.me number and more ways to top up credit. You can also expect the official launch of yuilop in the US and something new and disruptive in

Germany. Of course our focus is still on making

talking free, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

 

Makes talking free again.

 

Jochen Doppelhammer CEO & Founder

 

 

Top 5 Apps for Cyclists

Posted on May 22, 2020 — 10:02 am
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Many of us here at yuilop cycle to work. With good riding conditions year-round in Barcelona, there’s really no excuse not to. We bow down to all you hardcore riders in colder climates! In an effort to make cycling more enjoyable, no matter where you are, we asked around the office to see what apps the staff like and recommend most.

V1yuilop: Free Calls & Text. Anyone. Anywhere. Any phone.

yuilop is the best way to call or SMS your friends. It’s free even when out of reach of WiFi. You can also use yuilop to chat, upload photos, share your location and create groups.  Download it here for free!

 

1BikeMate GPS:

Create your own routes, add pictures, graphs, your speed,  etc. Then share it or go big and post them to Twitter and Facebook.

2My Track:

You’re probably interested in tracking your distance, time and speed. My Tracks does this for you and saves it in a google chart.

4Bike Repair:

Are you a do-it-yourselfer? Then Bike Repair, with images of more than 100 components and repair instructions is  probably the perfect app for you.

3Google Maps:

An oldie but goodie, but with a new trick. Now you can use Google Maps even without being connected to the internet. You’re going to have to find a new excuse for getting lost. :)

 

Top 5 Apps For Mothers

Posted on May 8, 2020 — 10:17 am
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This week people in many countries celebrate Mother’s day. Mom’s deserve the best, so we decided to track down the best apps for mom!

V1yuilop: Free Calls & Text. Anyone. Anywhere. Any phone.

Is your child studying abroad? With yuilop you can call them for free. Is your child too young for a mobile phone? Help them set up yuilop on their iPod.  Download it here for free!

 

save_the_mom_2Save The Mom - Family Matters:

Create a private social network for your own family. Share your photos, music, make a to-do list, and even survey your family to find out where to travel next.

redlaserRedLaser Barcode & QR Scanner:

Scannable barcodes are popping up everywhere. It’s a great way to find coupons or digitalize your loyalty cards. It’s the perfect shopping assistant!

recipe_searchRecipe Search:

Search recipes by title or ingredients, create a shopping list from any recipe. Know a great recipe? Share it with the community.

daily_yogaDaily Yoga (All-in-One):

Every mom needs some down time. This app is like having a yoga teacher in your pocket. Over 300 poses. You control the level. Find some peace. Ommm!

 

Start saving money with yuilop! - Part II

Posted on May 5, 2020 — 10:19 am
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Spend money on mobile or spend it on yourself, the choice is really yours.

 

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Last week we told you how to save 40 euros a month on your mobile bill. So that got us to thinking about some clever ideas on how to spend that money. Here are a few we came up with at the office:

  • Save the planet! Donate to the World Wildlife Fund or other charity of your choice. http://www.wwf.org
  • Finally get that Padi Scuba certification you’ve wanted. http://www.padi.com
  • Buy Nespresso capsules for the whole office. http://www.nespresso.com
  • Put it in your piggy bank. After all, a penny saved is a penny earned!

 

Visual Designer (Intern)

Posted on May 4, 2020 — 1:03 pm
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We are a picky bunch, and put careful consideration into everything we do, from big strategies to every interface detail. Yuilop’s design team is a key contributor to get this done. It brings thought-provoking ideas to the table and pushes creativity and excellence in execution to build compelling products.

We are looking for a fresh mind passionate about putting the user at the forefront. The designer will be reporting to the Design Director and collaborating with our business, advertising and development teams to implement experiences that generate real and meaningful benefits.

 

What you’ll be doing
• Respond to design requests in a variety of media (including print and online)
• Develop graphics and visuals for use in product development, presentations and in other communication tools
• Help maintain visual consistency across a range of outputs

Requirements
• Recently graduated or currently completing a creative degree at college
• Strong applications experience: (Adobe CS: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Experience with HTML/CSS
• Experience with user interface design is a plus
• Must be an effective problem solver. Come up with creative solutions and consider many alternative solutions to each problem
• Excellent skills in graphic design, and an eye for typography, clean layout, purposeful color, and refined style
• A robust portfolio that showcases your work (please supply PDF or url)

This position runs for six months, is paid and has the potential to turn into a long-term employment. It’s Barcelona based.

Ready to join us? … send us your CV/resume/portfolio to design.jobs (at) yuilop.com

Marketing Assistant (Germany) - Internship

Posted on May 4, 2020 — 1:02 pm
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Yuilop’s mission is to make talking free again.

We are looking for talented people with a constant drive to unleash their potential with us.

Role

  • Accelerate business momentum by developing and implementing a clear strategy for the growth of your region
  • Assisting your manager in writing reports and analysing data of your region
  • Determine our market positioning and drive communications,
  • Emphasis in assessing the results of a marketing campaign
  • Develop PR and social media marketing activities and writing online content
  • Identifying areas of expansion to engage your region user community
  • Promotion and user/content acquisition
  • Help our customer care department building B2C relation for our “product improvement” program

You  

  • Passionate about mobile and tech areas
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Positive,  motivated and a quick learner
  • Manage your tasks independently and proactively and bring in new ideas
  • Capacity and knowledge to realize a deep marketing search and being able to give results and analysis on it.
  • Capacity to work in and for an international professional team with daily, weekly and monthly objectives.
  • Persuasive and persistent!
  • Native German
  • University degree in related field (Marketing / Management etc.), MBA is a plus
  • Good knowledge of Mobile Marketing y App Marketing industry is a big plus!

What do we offer?

  • An exceptionally rewarding career within Marketing, PR in the Mobile Sector
  • Valuable insights into company building, global expansion, start-up scene
  • Work with a highly motivated and skilled team of young top performers

The ride of your Life!

 

Start date: ASAP
Location: Barcelona, First Mobile World Capital!

Your personal information will be incorporated in a file created and managed by Yuilop, S.L. with registered office at C/ París Nº 207 3º 1ª 08008 Barcelona, Spain, Fiscal Number B65377665. The file has been notified to the Spanish Data Protection Authority. We will use your data to assess your application of enrollment in Yuilop. You can exercise your access, modification, cancellation and opposition rights by sending your request to privacy@yuilop.com

 

Junior Mobile Ad Sales

Posted on May 4, 2020 — 1:02 pm
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If you are passionate for sales and love to close deals this position is for you!

You will be contacting and generating sales leads across Ad Agencies, Brands and also other app companies.

You’ll need to be thick-skinned, determined and always finding creative ways to “open  doors”.

Job Responsibilities

  • Looking for prospective costumers/partners around the world
  • Maintain sustained sales activities; appointments, demonstrations, proposals, cold phone calls and updates
  • Prepare daily/ weekly action plans to ensure focused activity
  • Execute sales monthly lead generation objectives, tracking and reporting on progress regularly
  • Identify and maintain direct sales relationships with top advertisers and ad agencies

Job Requirements

  • Preferred candidates would be in the process of obtaining a degree in Business, sales, marketing, or related field.
  • Possesses the ability to interpret, comprehend and apply complex material and instruction – prepare, provide and convey diversified information
  • You must have very strong communication skills and a commercial mindset
  • Fluent English is a must. German would be an advantage.

Start date: ASAP
Location: Barcelona
Offer: We offer creative freedom, as well as fun work environment in Barcelona city center with a fruit stocked kitchen and more

Your personal information will be incorporated in a file created and managed by Yuilop, S.L. with registered office at C/ París Nº 207 3º 1ª 08008 Barcelona, Spain, Fiscal Number B65377665. The file has been notified to the Spanish Data Protection Authority. We will use your data to assess your application of enrollment in Yuilop. You can exercise your access, modification, cancellation and opposition rights by sending your request to privacy@yuilop.com

UI/UX Senior Designer

Posted on May 4, 2020 — 1:00 pm
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As a UI/UX Senior Designer you will focus on yuilop’s mobile platform, work closely with developers, business, marketing and design team throughout all stages of the product cycle to create compelling, coherent and user friendly designs.

You are a creative thinker with the ability to express concepts verbally and visually and refine them throughout the design process up to final production work enabling you to have an impact on the mobile experience of our growing yuilop community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Translate user feedback and business requirements into hand-held device and web interfaces
  • Deliver preliminary mockups, pie-in-the sky mockups and final mockups
  • Understand specific requirements for each mobile platform and deliver pixel perfect assets
  • Ensure the coherent visual presentation of several yuilop touch-points on devices and on the broader Internet
  • Contribute to the continuing development of yuilop’s visual style
  • Develop new approaches to complex design problems and convey ideas in tangible and aesthetically refined forms

Requirements:

  • 3+ years experience creating interfaces, large scale websites, or applications
  • Mobile experience
  • A hard-earned bachelor’s degree in design or a related subject – or the equivalent on-the-job experience
  • Solid knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks and Illustrator is required; a working knowledge of Adobe Flash, After Effects, CSS and HTML is a plus
  • A solid understanding of hand-held device / web graphics techniques and production practices
  • A solid understanding of user-centered design principles
  • Strong creative and visual skills; the ability to explain your thinking; strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently and with a group
  • Supreme attention to detail and a demonstrated mastery of typography, color, and page layout
  • Commitment to doing great work and excitement for wanting to delight yuilop’s community
  • Language skills: fluent English oral and written, as well as fluent oral Spanish skills
  • Self dependent, responsible, reliable, proactive, result-oriented, team player, flexible
  • Ambitious, smart, drive to grow and excitement to be part of a young, innovative and fast growing StartUp

Please provide us with a link to your portfolio in your application.

Start date: asap

Location: Barcelona

Offer: We offer creative freedom, competitive salary including employee stock option program, as well as fun work environment in Barcelona city center with a fruit stocked kitchen and more

Your personal information will be incorporated in a file created and managed by Yuilop, S.L. with registered office at C/ París Nº 207 3º 1ª 08008 Barcelona, Spain, Fiscal Number B65377665. The file has been notified to the Spanish Data Protection Authority. We will use your data to assess your application of enrollment in Yuilop. You can exercise your access, modification, cancellation and opposition rights by sending your request to privacy@yuilop.com

Technical QA

Posted on May 4, 2020 — 12:58 pm
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yuilop is looking for a  Technical QA   to join its growing team of tech wizards that are creating a ground breaking Voice Over IP (VOIP) mobile service.

Do you like challenging tasks? Then this offer has your name on it!

Job Responsibilities

  • Yuilop US planning, design, and implementation
  • Providing test advice to developers
  • Teaming up with developers to create automated  test suites
  • Supporting continuous deployment systems

Minimum Job Qualifications

  • Experience in at least one scripting language (bash, lua, python, etc).
  • Extensive experience on Linux platforms.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Experience with Mobile Platforms iOS and Android

Preferred Job Qualifications

  • 3+ years of test automation experience.
  • A BSc in Computer Science, Telecommunications or Electronic Engineering or
  • equivalent.
  • Working knowledge of SQL
  • XMPP Knowledge is a plus

Challenge: Sanity Bot

Create an XMPP Bot using the language of your preference that test a list of

external components availability using XEP-0199.

The checks SHOULD be performed periodically every 5 minutes and provide a

list of which services are online with the measured latency of the responses

and a list of the components that did not replied within 5 seconds.

The bot SHOULD be able to login in the XMPP Server using a regular JID and

password.

The bot SHOULD alert if the XMPP Server is not available or not accepting

login.

Please send the answer to this challenge with your application … we only

consider applications/CVs with completed challenge! we assure you, you’ll

get a response from us!

Start date: ASAP

Location: Barcelona or Murcia, Spain

Offer: We offer creative freedom, competitive salary including employee stock option program, as well as fun work environment in Barcelona city center with a fruit stocked kitchen and more

Your personal information will be incorporated in a file created and managed by Yuilop, S.L. with registered office at C/ París Nº 207 3º 1ª 08008 Barcelona, Spain, Fiscal Number B65377665. The file has been notified to the Spanish Data Protection Authority. We will use your data to assess your application of enrollment in Yuilop. You can exercise your access, modification, cancellation and opposition rights by sending your request to privacy@yuilop.com