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The Android operating system on your smartphone has many features that aren't visible in the main interface. Some of these settings are useful for power users, while others are just fun to play around with.

Apple’s iPhone has many features, and most people know the usual ones only. However, iPhones have more features or lesser-known settings than you can imagine, like secret treasures strewn behind that simple-looking interface. 

Let’s check out some of the hidden Apple settings you did not know.

Do you remember the saying, “Necessity is the mother of invention?” The statement might sound like a cliché due to its overuse, but it came true in the past couple of years when COVID-19 took us off-guard.

The year 2022 is about to bid adieu. Similar to the past years, this year also had its share of achievements, especially in technology realm. In this post-pandemic era, widespread digitisation has led to new experiments to solve day-to-day problems. 

Tech-savvy people are the coolest! 

If you have a family member or friend, who keeps notching up their cool quotient by owning some of the best hi-tech gadgets, it is never easy to find a tech gift for that person.

Even if it seems impossible to shop for someone who is a moving database of everything happening in the tech world, there is always something new and cool thing that hits the market. 

The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner. The holiday season is a truly magical time filled with memorable reunions with family and friends, exchanging gifts, and cooking delicious meals for your loved ones.

Besides, Christmas trees, sparkling lights, and holiday songs make these amazing days fulfilling. During this time, homeowners get busy preparing their homes for the holidays. 

October is about to exit for this year, making way for November, which brings a subtle feeling of excitement as the holiday season is around the corner. That excitement will multiply by anticipating the Black Friday shopping rush.

Black Friday brings the best deals and discounts of the year on electronics and other items that go off the shelves like hotcakes. 

You may no longer have to worry about your smartphone’s battery life! 

No, there is no super battery on the market just yet. 

The Android team and Alphabet’s DeepMind are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology to add a new “Adaptive Battery” feature to manage battery life. 

The AI will constantly monitor the battery consumption of your phone and will close apps that you don’t use for months but still run in the background. The new system will also keep adjusting your phone’s brightness according to usage.

The method uses software-generated data instead of power-intensive sensors, such as GPS or microphones.

AI forecasts depend on the app's users have and when they use those. Factors, including the time and period of phone usage, also influence the result.

If you are a new-age curious investor who explores different investment options, NFTs may already have caught your attention. 

If you are fond of creative arts and already know about how crypto works, half the job of knowing an NFT is done.

Is your monthly energy bill out of control? 

Reducing the daily energy consumption of your home will make it both environmentally friendly and can save you significant energy costs every month. 

Lowering your energy consumption can help you change your lifestyle for better, such as wise usage of your appliances, moderating your diet, or changing your habits. 

Installing a few smart and power-efficient tech accessories can transform your home into a ‘smart home.’ 

Mila CEO Chris Viatte on why pre-Series A is the most exciting part of the founder's journey is featured in today's UK-based The Startup Pill and discusses why Mila is poised to drive the smart home evolution in Europe.

Our customer service team deals with five countries and speaks over half a dozen languages to provide customer service that consistently delivers an 88.5 NPS score. I believe there is a direct correlation between our management approach to VoC and our NPS score.

Did you know that the first tablet that came into the global market was GRidPad in 1989? The device got its name from the grid system. However, in 2010 when Apple Inc. launched iPad, tablets started gaining popularity. 

Following in Apple’s footsteps, many companies began producing cheaper tablets to target the mass market. 

Is your monthly energy bill out of control and are you worried about your spiking heating or cooling bills? Maybe it’s time to upgrade your home’s Heating, Venting, and Cooling (HVAC) system to a smart thermostat. 

A smart thermostat will use algorithms to understand your temperature preferences and adjust them instead of relying on manual changes.

Most importantly, a smart thermostat will significantly lower the energy bill of your home through its efficient operation. 

If you are tech-savvy and love exploring electronic gadgets, there is good news for you! Internationale Funkausstellung or IFA is making a comeback this year. 

IFA is the largest trade show for consumer electronics in Europe and will take place between September 2 and 6 in the capital of Germany, Berlin.

Consumers often notice their device starts slowing down, screens are getting stuck, and more. It is because the makers stop updating the software of relatively older models to bring the focus on their latest ones. 

Consumers could save $330 per year by repairing their electronics on their own or going to independent repair shops. 

Smart thermostat producer and Europe’s leader in on-demand tech support services team up to reduce energy usage, and cut consumer energy costs as more households embrace smart thermostats.

The outbreak of COVID-19 took the world completely off guard, including businesses. Without a proper contingency plan, supply chains were cut off, day-to-day operations got suspended, and companies were shut down.

It took a while for businesses to realize and embrace digital technologies for survival. Both product and service-based industries began shifting to the digital platform, making customers aware of their online services.

Although Google has always stated that “Your privacy is protected by responsible data practices,” you would not like a peeping tom prying into your personal life all the time. Whether we like it or not, the emails we send, the videos we share, and the mobile apps we use, Google collects all the information about user activities.

Doing barbecue outside is more than just a cooking process. It is an experience that can make your evening get-togethers memorable. 

On the weekends or holidays, you can relax with your family and friends while enjoying the nice spring weather and cooking delicious meals. 

The downside of regular barbecue grills is you may lose track of time and overcook your food. It can also be frustrating to check your grill and then realize it is running out of gas.

 You can rule the road riding these cars, and that too without burning gas, petrol or diesel!

Here, we are talking about the potential of electric/hybrid (XeVs) cars, which have emerged as the next best option considering how fast the global fuel reserves are exhausting.

Thank you VC Magazin for featuring Mila in their European Hotspots Special Section case study. " ... Viatte believes Mila is well-positioned for further growth. His goal is to make Mila the global leader in tech support. Investors can still join in the current financing round. The series A is to follow in 202"

Google’s new innovation can make sure you have a fully connected home!

We are talking about Google Nest, a comprehensive line of smart home devices, including streaming devices, smart speakers, smart displays, security systems, routers, and more. 

These days, many individuals and businesses are turning to solutions like the cloudsystem and conveniently accessing their data from remote places. 

One of the best things about the cloud system is that you can run software applications without installing them on your desktops or laptops. Also, you can store and access your multimedia content from anywhere with internet access.

Mila, a Zürich-based tech support provider, raised $2 million in pre-Series A funding. Born2Grow led the round and was joined by investors including Alpana Ventures and Oriza Ventures.

Funding follows triple-digit growth in Germany and high demand for professional smart home device and appliance installation.

In conversation with those on the ground about how best to educate professional installers on smart home products and the best ways to get them excited about doing so. Adam Williams with Nathon Woodhead and Jess Hadleigh.

There is an explosion in demand for smart home services delivered by experts, who have the skill to properly install and set up smart technologies.

The kitchen is the soul of your home, and turning it into a smart hub will make it sleeker, highly functional, and energy-efficient. 

Currently, if you have a regular kitchen like in most homes, it might be a messed up space due to daily food preparations. You cook meals for your family, clean dishes, and may even eat in your kitchen, which takes up a lot of your time.

If you need to buy a computer, which one is better for you -- a Mac or a PC? This post delves into the differences based on performance and features.

Selling a house is often stressful and hectic. So, here are some small investments that can ease away your worries.

Over the past decade, major smartphone manufacturers such as Apple and Samsung have been coming up with exciting smartphone models and offering many options to consumers. 

The term “eco-friendly” is one of the current buzzwords due to the need for reducing carbon footprints. Using green technologies is a way that can keep us environment-friendly.

Switzerland, like many European countries, is ageing, one-fifth of the population of Switzerland is over the age of 65. But, according to the OECD, Swiss citizens’ average life expectancy is an average of 86 years, one of the highest amongst OECD countries.

Automotive companies are working on rewriting the D-curve going ahead with the waves of electric vehicles. Sustainability through no combustion and cost savings through zero-emission are the defining factors.

Spotify launched its voice-based gadget ‘Car Thing’. Users can now control it and talk to it by voice. Learn about its features and frills right here. 

Recovering data from any device due to an accident or a malfunction is one of our experts most meticulous jobs. It is also one of the most inconvenient problem you can encounter. We have a remedy for you! You won't have to ever worry about loosing your data forever. With your AXA insurance you are covered up to CHF 3000.00 of recovery services.

Enterprise partner portfolio grew by 40 percent in 2021; forecasted growth installations for 2022 include EV chargers, smart sensors for commercial facilities, and access control systems.

World-renowned brand that embraces “Human Centric Lighting” will offer Mila’s product installation and consultation services for smart lighting solutions for consumer and commercial customers.

Almost every day-to-day product today has a hint of tech in it. Whether it is your morning coffee, strolling with your baby, or dog walking, these activities can happen with technology. There is an application or tool for almost everything, from yoga sessions to cooking your meals. This Christmas, choose a thoughtful gift that saves a trip to the store and the trouble of dodging pushy sales representatives. Below are some innovative gifting options from the tech territory. 

Smart home device adoption is exploding with products ranging from smart light bulbs and switches to sophisticated security and sensor-based alert systems. Widespread adoption will be dependent on licensed electricians trained in the interoperability and specifics of major brands.

Netgear launches, in partnership with Mila, a home installation service. This service takes full charge of the installation of Netgear connectivity solutions, including Orbi WiFi 6 systems.

Get ready for the Black Friday season thanks to our tips and tricks! Black Friday does not come knocking until the day after Thanksgiving. But, early sales start in full swing early on. The social media-obsessed generation of today may not be aware of the concept and how it all began.

The IoT (Internet of Things) sector is currently booming, as the world continues to welcome in automation, connectivity and big data – the IoT’s global market set to reach a valuation of $1319.08 billion by the year 2026. Here, TechRound explores some of the top IoT startups to watch in 2021 and beyond…

We did a survey and we found out that 60 percent of first smart home purchases are
smart switches or smart light bulbs. Mila new partnership with innovative Italian-based iotty smart switch provider will help pave the way for increased smart home adoption in Germany.

By now, you’ve probably heard of Alexa. If you haven’t, don’t worry. You will. Because Alexa, Amazon’s voice-powered, intelligent personal assistant – is becoming increasingly more popular and increasingly more capable by the day. Through the Amazon Echo and it’s Dot, Tap and Show devices, Alexa gets into people’s homes and lives, allowing Amazon to better understand their customer’s needs, wants and interests and then pair with third-party platforms who can help accommodate to these. Between Amazon and the wise third-parties who’ve hopped on board the Alexa train, nearly anything and everything you might want or need seems suddenly and instantly possible.

Does your living room look like a jungle of cables? After setting up your dream home theatre system, you cannot simply enjoy your favourite TV shows the messy TV cables making things look ugly. Gaming consoles, HDMI cables, Blu-ray players, and Android boxes, all have cables.

If you are considering getting some smart technology into your home, then Amazon’s Echo is something you should most certainly consider as a Launchpad.

The most researched question for every first-time smart tech buyer is about the smart assistant or home hub – specifically, which brand from the BIG THREE should they opt for? Google, Apple or Amazon.

Sonos is the home sound system with which you can listen to music, films and TV in perfect sound – in as many rooms as you like. All speakers stream over WiFi. And play every song in the world – everything you want.

With a focus on customer satisfaction and a great passion for technology, the Swiss company ARHUB offers intelligent and innovative alarm systems that always make you feel safe. ARHUB constantly analyses and evaluates all noises and sound waves of a surveilled area and triggers an alarm before something unwanted happens. Developed in 1989, the high-tech alarm system has been continuously improved over past years thanks to the customers’ support.

The era of the wearables has begun! The technologies of the last decade have managed to successfully compress our lives into a smartphone. Now they took it a step further and scaled it down to a screen smaller than 2 inches. 

After a long summer break, it is back-to-school time for children. The same goes for parents if they took summer break or opted for work-from-home to look after their kids.

According to fire cause statistics from the Institute for Loss Prevention and Damage Research (IFS), 31 percent of fires in Germany had electricity causes, followed directly by fire through human error. As a rule, it is a cable fire that starts the fire. The consequences of this have already been experienced by the German parliament, whose entire computer center was crippled for this reason. The city's public transportation system has also come to a standstill on one or two occasions because a cable fire knocked out a control center.

Turing your house into a smart, interconnected home has many benefits. It saves energy, which in turn saves money, provides enhanced security, saves time, and makes you more comfortable. 

These days, everyone seems to know something about technology. Smartphones are the norm and have been around for quite a while now, so most other smart devices have been designed to function similarly – with simple layouts, clear fonts, and boldly colored touch screen buttons. 

Keeping older generations up to date with technology can be a hustle, but also a great benefit for their security, entertainment or staying in contact with them. Our tips when choosing a new device for your grandparents.

When it comes to air pollution, most of us think it happens outside due to smog, haze, or ozone floating in the air. However, in reality, the air inside our homes could be more toxic or polluted.

Not meeting each other face-to-face, unstable Internet connection, no after-work celebration, how to keep your team spirit up and productive? We give you some answers.

If you are experiencing performance issues on your tablet, laptop, or smartphone,
it is probably because you have low storage space remained on those devices. When a storage issue happens, you will come across performance lag or freezing
programmes. Then you need to do a thorough cleaning of the hard drives of your
devices for maximising space.

Even the unconditional fans of Apple products must admit that their cable cords are not one of their strengths. Yet, some of our favorite tips will help you to prevent straining and having to replace them every year.

We use the Internet, constantly. To order food, participate in a video call, follow an online course or even to transfer money. Protecting yourself against fraud is crucial. Here are some ways businesses are keeping their users safe.

No matter how stunning the new technological developments are, the main purpose of creating them is to make our lives a bit simpler. Most people think that these new technologies are going to cost us a fortune. However, it is not true all the time.

These days, children spend a lot of time using smartphones. Particularly, Apple iPhone and iPad are popular among kids due to their smooth browsing and gaming options.

We love everything about Christmas – the food, the family, the Christmas market visits, warm spiced wine, carols, shopping, and of course, the family time we spend together. But there is one thing that annoys everyone – the massive hike in the electricity bill that comes after.

While the first days of working from home can turn into the discovery of a new ideal flexible work lifestyle, it can also later, turn into a nightmare. How to stay productive, set boundaries, we share with you our experience.

Now that you have made your home smart, why not take all this lovely cutting edge technology outdoors and use it to create your own private Eden – with half the effort!

Waste not, want not – This is the slogan for the present and coming generations. If we’re going to keep our current lifestyles sustainable in the long run, then we have to conserve energy – and other resources – most stringently.

More devices simultaneously connected, increase in data transferring, your Internet strength can be put to the test. So before you invest in a smart-home solution, here are our tips on how to make your Internet keeps up.

Partnership will enable secure, instant mobile payments for over 10,000 on-demand Mila Friends and Mila Pros across five countries. SumUp’s mPOS solution will free up precious accounting resources and allows us to pay our technicians on the day that services are completed.

Mila Inc. reports 35% increase in smart home installations during lockdowns. Work- and school-from-home drove tenfold increase for on demand, remote technical support services.

On-demand technical support provider Mila has joined forces with payment solutions firm SumUp to support instant mobile payments for more than 10,000 Mila Friends and Mila Pros.

Universal Serial Bus or USB port, in short, is a connection interface and an integral part of today’s computers for connecting mouse, keyboards, printers, game controllers scanners, media drives, and more.

Ready for the purchase of a new TV, but overwhelmed with all the latest technology? Discover what differences they are and which one suits you best.

The smart home device market is a crowded one; the wide range of manufacturers makes it confusing, but at the same time, an exciting place! The varied, innovative technology players offer buyers a massive array of smart home gadgets brimming with original features and designed to polished perfection. One of these is Netatmo – a French technology company under the Legrand brand – that brings together high-tech industry innovations and Parisian design aesthetics to develop intuitive and beautiful smart home devices. 

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, CES 2021 occurred completely online. Nevertheless, top tech brands still announced their latest technologies and best tech devices that will rule the future.

All of us have a list of TV series we have been dreaming of binge-watching, but now that self-isolation has become a reality, boredom is starting to set in. We are all nearing our TV watching limits, and we are about to find out how much TV a human being can watch! 

DIY security is fast becoming a fixture on every homeowner’s Must-Buy smart home tech list. It provides top-notch security features with an added dash of comfort and control. For an average urban dweller who doesn’t need high-level security, smart video doorbells are perfect investments that mix a bunch of features that elevate it beyond just security. 

Looking to sell your house, and need to make it attractive for the market? Here are some quick wins to implement right now bringing your home to a whole new level.

Ready to jump into the era of a smart home? Follow our 4 easy steps to get a smooth start so you get to enjoy the magic effect of technology, in your own space.

Smart Home technology and devices have been around us long enough to establish the many benefits of integrating them into our homes. While they might not have turned our homes into a science fiction movie set yet. It has undoubtedly bought that fiction closer to reality. 

You are in the middle of a video call, and the screen freezes. Your kid is streaming and complains about the sound quality. Sounds somehow familiar? Well, here are the things you need to know about your Internet bandwidth.

Everyone is ageing, and while it brings some wisdom to life, it also brings security and dependency aspects to it. Using relevant technology can help to create a smarter and safer home for your loved ones.

As technologies like Machine Learning, 5G, and IoT matures, we see smart homes become smarter! In the expanding market both the consumer’s and manufacturer’s point of view is pumping more money into the field, adding to greater innovations that bring us all closer and closer to the promise of a truly interconnected and intelligent home. 

Imagine if you have a beautiful and lush green garden that will soothe your eyes and mind after a hectic day’s work. It will be your relaxing zone, away from all the pollution and clutter.

In the world of computing, “The cloud” has been one of the buzzwords for some time now. However, its meaning is still unclear to many people and how it works.

On August 11, 2021, Samsung unveiled its latest products through a jam-packed virtual event. The company announced a total of four devices and their unique features during its live stream.

The Worldwide Developers Conference or WWDC is a yearly developer-focused event organised by Apple. In this event, the US-based technology giant announces its development in software and services at the keynote speech on the first day.

If you are looking to get a top-quality monitor for your MacBook Air or MacBook Pro, you got plenty of options, and it is better to check each of them before making the buying
decision.

A smart city is defined as an urban area that uses different types of electronic IoT sensors to collect data and then uses insights gained from that data to manage assets, resources, and services efficiently.

According to estimates, the number of AI enabled device users will reach 1.8 billion by the year 2021, and the market of virtual digital assistants will grow to $15.59 billion in 2021.  A survey also finds that most consumers use it for communication, browsing the Internet, listening to music, finding weather forecasts, or traffic updates. However, as integrations with cars, smart devices, operating systems, and mobile applications increase, virtual assistants would take on a more central role in areas such as retail, education, healthcare, and communications where uses for the speech recognition technology is expanding year-on-year. 

Samsung released their latest smartphone: S21. Is it worth the investment? What new features are there? How different is it compared to the S20? We give all the answers, so you choose wisely your next Samsung purchase.

Savvy, brand-conscious consumers want skilled installation of their new technology devices, smart home systems, or appliances, as well as 24/7 customer support, included with their purchases according to research firm Parks Associates.

Apple's MacBooks have been fascinating consumers since the machines’launch on June 28, 2006, due to their smooth performance and aestheticappeal. Back then, MacBooks came with Intel Core Duo Processor and a945 GM chipset.

Wondering about the future of tech? Well, we share some of our answers on what will smartphones be like in a couple of years. And trust us, we are so ready for it!

The world of video gaming, which is niche yet futuristic, has opened avenues yet again with new launches and products. Every year, software, hardware, and game developers from around the globe gather to showcase their offerings.

When Microsoft officially unveiled Windows 365 on July 14, 2021 (Wednesday), we have stepped into a new era of computing. It is only the beginning of an evolution.

Brands looking to cash in on the growing adoption of smart home devices – expected to reach over EUR $250 billion by 2026 – need to know what drives their customers to purchase smart home devices.

The digital innovations of the last decade combined with the exploding Internet usage have given birth to entirely new ways of living, and nowhere is this more evident than in the smart home technology. With intelligent, connected, voice-controlled devices, we can now live in the home of the Future, right now.

As the whole world gets in lock-down and works from home, video calling became an important part of our work life. Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meets, to name a few can seem similar at first glance, but each has its differences.

If you are interested in turning your ordinary home into a smart one which senses your needs and eases your life, then Apple HomeKit definitely deserves a look. 

Mila’s trusted workforce of on-demand technicians to lead onboarding and training workshops for Beekeeper customers in multiple mobile workforce industries

Dream big and make it happen. To do this you have to establish your principles and know what motivates you. If you don’t have this as a guiding force you won’t be able to motivate others and you won’t be able to share your dream.

Your digital help at home: Manage and operate all of your smart and Wi-Fi-connected devices through the Google Home System.

Our Remote Support Services provide a convenient and cost-effective way to solve technical issues over the phone. Our qualified and trained service partners will walk you through the setup or troubleshooting of your computer, tablet, TV, smartphone, or WIFI via phone call or video call.

Apple Home Kit is an easy way to turn your home into a smart home that helps you with your daily chores.