emporia Blog

Welcome to the Emporia blog!

Here you will find inspiration, tips and stories about simple technologies, digital self-determination and a more conscious everyday life. Whether you are looking for everyday conveniences through clever smartphone functions or inspiration for a minimalist lifestyle, browse through our articles and discover how technology can be used simply and sensibly.

Gesundheit, Kommunikation und Unterhaltung: 7 hilfreiche Apps, die Senior:innen den Alltag erleichtern
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Health, communication and entertainment: 7 helpful apps that make everyday life easier for senior citizens

Today's smartphones are much more than just phones – they are little everyday helpers. Apps can make everyday life much easier, especially for senior citizens: they remind them to take their medica...

repairRecht auf Reparatur: Reparaturfähige Smartphones auf dem Vormarsch

Right to repair: Repairable smartphones on the rise

A broken smartphone does not have to be replaced immediately – thanks to the European ‘right to repair’, consumers will find it easier to maintain their devices in future. Manufacturers are obliged...

NFCKontaktloses Bezahlen leicht gemacht: Eine Einführung in die NFC-Technologie

Contactless payment made easy: an introduction to NFC technology

NFC (Near Field Communication) enables contactless payment with a smartphone, smartwatch or card via short-range radio transmission of a few centimetres. To use it, you need to set up a digital wal...

AIAuf Knopfdruck: Das Smartphone mit der eigenen Stimme steuern

At the touch of a button: controlling your smartphone with your own voice

Voice control makes everyday life easier: with the Google Gemini assistant, you can make calls, set reminders or call up information – and on emporia smartphones, all it takes is the touch of a but...

AppsWetter-App am Smartphone: Damit man sich keine kalten Füße holt

Weather app on your smartphone: so you don't get cold feet

The weather accompanies us every day – from barbecues to hiking tours. In the past, the forecast was in the newspaper, today it's in the weather app. More than half of users check their mobile phon...