Mobile

      • 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.

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      • In one of our recent blog posts, we gave you an introduction to rugged devices. Here are some rugged device features that you can find across a range of handsets and manufacturers. We’re going to go through a few of the options available to you, should you need something that offers more resistance and durability in your business.

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      • Does your business have field workers?

        Are they often out and about, facing harsh or unpredictable environments?

        Are you fed up with replacing devices or paying for repairs?

        Modern smartphone devices usually have edge-to-edge screens as part of their sleek design. This can make them impractical and expensive to repair or replace. Plus, for workers out in the field, carrying an impractical device can lead to it simply not being used. Therefore, rugged devices are becoming increasingly popular among businesses.

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      • The Samsung Unpacked event took place on 11th February. They had some incredible announcements to make and we’ve summed them up for you right here…

        Galaxy S20, S20+ and S20 Ultra

        These handsets have been designed around the camera. This is such an essential part of many people’s day to day life now. From sharing pictures of trips with friends to video calling loved ones. The camera features include:

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      • We’ve been talking about 5G for a while now. Though its launch is still being eagerly awaited in many cities, it is up and running in others. Cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Cardiff, Belfast and Edinburgh have already been connected on some networks. With 5G being rolled out across the busiest cities in the UK, now is a good a time as any to make sure you’re ready for it.

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      • Android 10 was released to Google phones, along with a handful of others models, at the beginning of September. While its release across the remaining Android models is still being awaited, we wanted to give you an idea of what to expect when it arrives…

        Increased Privacy

        Location Controls

        Location controls in Android will now give you three options for sharing your location with apps: always, while the app is in use or never.

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      • Apple’s latest iPhone software release is now here. Here are our top 10 favourite iOS 13 features that are available to iPhone users…

        Sign in with Apple

        This feature will allow users to login to apps and websites using their Apple ID. After confirmation, using your Touch or Face ID, you’ll be good to go.

        Dark Mode

        Apple are finally introducing dark mode to iOS. The feature has been available on MacOS for some time but is only now making its way onto the iPhone. You can easily toggle dark mode on/off from the control centre. Not only is it good for using at night, but it can help extend your battery life too.

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      • Last week, Apple hosted their 2019 event. We’ve summed up the key announcements from the 2 hour event here…

        Tim Cook opened the show by saying that Apple were focused on “innovations that enrich people’s lives”. They are continuing to work with hardware, software and services to provide solutions for their customers.

        iPhone 11 & iPhone 11 Pro

        The announcement of these products was the biggest part of the show, so let’s start with what’s new in the iPhone 11…

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      • iOS 12 has been around for a while now, but there’s still some functionality that we’ve recently discovered. Here are some more of our favourite iOS 12 tips to help you…

        1. Edit your text easily

        3D touch allows you to easily move your cursor while you’re typing. Simply press firmly on any area of the keyboard and slide to move the cursor through your text with ease.

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      • News about 5G is everywhere. But what does it actually mean for you?

        5G is the next generation of mobile technology. It promises to offer a faster, more reliable connection than 4G, in the busiest parts of the UK’s largest cities. 5G is now live on some networks in up to 7 cities, with multiple networks introducing it to more areas later this year and next year.

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