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Barcelona surprised me. Here is what will change in your life
Weekly column on technology and digital in Ticino

Barcelona surprised me. Here is what will change in your life

Sometimes you don’t need an app. You don’t need an account. You don’t even need the right cable. You just need a quick way to transfer a file from one device to another without wasting time. This is where PairDrop comes in—a service that deserves a place among the most useful tools for daily digital life. PairDrop is a simple web page. […]

They had been talking about it for years, everyone was promising it, but in the end… Sunrise actually did it. For a few days now, Switzerland can claim to have its first 5G Standalone (SA) active on a commercial network. And the first operator to bring it to customers is indeed Sunrise. This time, it’s not about advertisements or "5G on paper." We are talking about the first real leap […]

It arrived only a few weeks ago, but it has already marked a turning point: iPhone Air, the latest addition to the Apple family, has completely eliminated the physical SIM. No more slots, no more cards to insert or remove. Only eSIM, the virtual card that lives inside the phone and is activated digitally. A bold choice, but also an inevitable one. […]

We have dozens of applications on our smartphones, many of which remain unused. Some take up space, others all seem the same; yet, in this digital sea, there are little gems that can truly make a difference in daily life. These aren't the usual apps that everyone knows. In fact, because of their very simplicity and discretion, they often go unnoticed. But one […]

It happens more often than you might think. While browsing online or downloading an app, you click "accept" without reading too much, perhaps intrigued by a free trial or content that seems harmless. Then, weeks later, comes the surprise on your bank statement: a monthly charge whose origin you can't remember. This also happened recently to […]

Imagine you are traveling and notice that your smartphone battery is about to run out. You don't have a charger at hand, but your friend has a fully charged phone. What if you could use some of their battery to recharge your device? Thanks to Energy Sharing, this possibility has become a reality. […]

In the fight against scams, an unexpected and surprisingly effective ally has arrived: a "grandmother" named Daisy. She is not a real person, but a brilliant British invention designed to tackle an increasingly widespread problem, even here in Switzerland: phone scammers. Who is Daisy? Daisy is an intelligent software that simulates a friendly elderly lady. [...]

In the messaging app landscape, Telegram has carved out an increasingly central role, becoming a viable alternative to WhatsApp for many. But what are the features that make Telegram so special? One definite strength is its focus on privacy. Secret chats with end-to-end encryption, self-destructing messages, and the possibility […]

(Well-deserved) vacations are the perfect time to relax and enjoy your free time, but there are certain financial pitfalls that could ruin the experience. One of the most common risks is using your mobile phone abroad on international roaming without a plan that includes this option. In particular, if you are thinking of using a data connection, it is […]

Cellular coverage inside buildings can be a problem for many users in Switzerland. However, there is a simple and convenient solution to resolve this issue: wifi-calling. Swisscom, Sunrise, and Salt all offer wifi-calling within their services, allowing users to make and receive voice calls via a Wi-Fi connection instead of the network […]