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Android 11 was released towards the end of 2020. However, when life is busy, we can overlook the new features that are available to us. In this blog, we outline some of the nifty things that Android 11 can do…

Messaging

You can now manage all of your messages from different apps on your lock screen, with the option to prioritise people across multiple apps.

Smishing is a form of SMS fraud. Did you know, if you receive a SPAM or Smishing SMS you can report it. Stay vigilant everyone.

The latest Galaxy Unpacked event brought some brilliant new devices and accessories. Here we go through a couple of the newest offerings from Samsung…

Flexible working is becoming increasingly popular as we try to find a new normal.

The initial lockdown in the UK saw the hurried movement of staff from an office environment to make-shift home offices. In many cases, employers had to try and support staff to work from home, providing ad hoc solutions for a quick fix.

However, as the situation around the pandemic continues, it is becoming clear that these temporary solutions may need to be a little more permanent. Some staff will be working from home for the foreseeable future, whereas others will need to split their time between home and the office.

iOS 14 reimagines your phone to make it easier to access the things you want. Plus, the fresh new look brings features that you didn’t know you needed. Here’s some of our favourites.

Personalise the Home screen

You can now have widgets on the home screen of your iPhone which show you more information from within apps. Choose from different sizes, and arrange them around your existing apps however you like.

The Google Pixel 4a range offers two devices that are packed with all the things you look for in a phone, whilst not leaving a hole in your wallet. Harnessing the power of the latest network speeds, the 5G version is described as “the essential 5G Google Phone”. Take a look at what they have to offer…

Power

The Pixel 4a battery is capable of enduring the working day and allows for fast charging, so you can top up when you’re on the go.

The recent Apple event launched the new range of products. Here’s a summary of what they announced.

iPhone 12 Pro & iPhone 12

Apple now have a 5G offering. The iPhone 12s are both 5G ready and home to a new A14 Bionic chip. There are a range of sizes available, with the iPhone 12 Pro Max at 6.7”, to the iPhone 12 mini at 5.4”. The Pro version offers a Pro camera system, more advanced sensors and a higher performance battery.

Working at home doesn’t mean you have to lose all of the functionality that comes with working in an office. If talking to your team is a significant and important part of your day, you may choose to make use of conference calling via your mobile network…

EE

You can access the information for the EE group call feature here. You do not need to do anything prior to using this. Please take note of the relevant charges associated with this service. If you have any queries, don’t hesitate to contact our support team.

Currently in the UK, the country is seeing lockdown in many areas and people are having to adapt their daily life. Working life has also altered, with many businesses having to provision their staff to work from home for the foreseeable future.

At Roda, we are ready to help you implement the right solution for your business. We continue to work with our suppliers, the best we can through the current circumstances, in order to provide you with as good a service as possible.

We talk about VoIP a lot, but some of you may wonder what’s so good about it. Here are our 3 favourite VoIP features that you can take advantage of with a package from Roda!

1. Unique Voice Menus

Many VoIP providers offer a tailored voice menu to customers, however many of them charge for this. At Roda, this is included in our support packages. You can design a system that works for you and direct calls to exactly where they need to be.