Hello Netzwelt: iPhone – the technology love of your life?

The iPhone 15 is coming soon – we summarize the 10 best features. Also in this issue of Hallo Netzwelt: Hidden Alexa sensors, laughing WhatsApp cats, heavy thunderstorms and lightweight caravans. It greets caffeinated wriggling in the name of the editors, Michael.

1. Elsewhere, they want completely different cell phones

2. Better use the temperature sensor in the Amazon Echo

3. Changes to the 49-euro ticket: This applies to delays

4. More top stories of the week

5. The job of the week: working in the office, at home, in the mountains or by the sea

6. Traveling with the e-bike caravan

7. Can you say hello here?

8. A lot of effort goes into this. We look forward to a recommendation!

Huhu, hello, well? Just a moment, oops! In which drawer had I just put this darned greeting. Another sip of coffee. Ahh, delicious. Good day dear people! Bullshit, that sounds wrong. Oh, there it is: Hello network world! Here are the ordered top stories of the week.

And these almost inevitably have to start with the iPhone 15, which is already struggling with the home button that is no longer available. I have to go back further (and smack myself, once hard smack in the face, hardly wake up today). The first iPhone – remember?

If something really groundbreaking is presented, you usually only notice it afterwards. In any case, in 2007 I could never have imagined that in 2023 I would be sitting here in my newsletter chair and reporting on the iPhone 15. But here I am, sitting in my newsletter chair, telling you: My face hurts and is full of coffee!

And I’ll follow up: The iPhone 15 won’t be as exciting as the first iPhone. In all likelihood there will be nothing revolutionary, let alone kneeling down. What’s to come? The touchscreen, still groundbreaking in 2007, was invented long ago.

But not so hasty: We have 10 features of the iPhone 15 generation found things you can really look forward to. A long battery life is just as important as greatly improved cameras – for all variants, including the cheap ones.

Elsewhere, they want completely different cell phones

For many people, the iPhone is the technology love of their life, the old model gives way to the new one after a certain time. Many have now realized that this does not have to be every year or every two years. Maybe you can give Apple credit for that from an ecological point of view. Boring updates equal less resource consumption equal better ecological balance. Let’s not be under any illusions – Apple remains a commercial enterprise.

Not everywhere is iPhone country. Elsewhere, 220,000 copies (!) of a completely different smartphone model go over the counter within 5 minutes, there has been a real hype about this comparatively cheap cell phone. This is so exciting that maybe this YouTuber will finally stop flipping his beautiful Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 steadily open and closed. Stop him, he’s already reached 170,000 times.

Better use the temperature sensor in the Amazon Echo

Alexa do this, Alexa play that. The digital lady must feel like the Galaxy Z Flip 5 YouTuber working: the same boring tasks every day. The smart speakers have so much more to offer!

Thanks to the built-in temperature sensor, really smart everyday routines and automations can be used. How about the following, for example: If it gets too cold in the room, the heating goes on, if it gets too warm due to direct light, the room is darkened.

This not only creates comfort, it can also help to reduce your electricity bill. We have written down everything you can control via the temperature sensor here for you.

Changes to the 49-euro ticket: This applies to delays

Anyone traveling with the Germany ticket (aka 49-euro ticket) will no longer be able to switch to an ICE or IC in the event of a delay and have the money for the ticket reimbursed by Deutsche Bahn afterwards.

The background is a new version of the Railway Transport Ordinance (EVO), which came into force on August 15th. That was different until now. Here you can find out what to look out for in the event of delays.

More top stories of the week

The job of the week: working in the office, at home, in the mountains or by the sea

For a long time it was like this: the alarm clock rings at 6 a.m., with the first rays of the day you fight for the last free seat on the train, only to then sit in a glass office for eight hours. The dream of more flexible working models could be lived out to the full during the pandemic. Some employers still allow it.

Just like sovanta AG from Heidelberg. The company optimizes the use of SAP using software development, UX design and artificial intelligence (AI) and is looking for a new Agile Project Manager. The job posting states:

As an Agile Project Manager*/Scrum Master* at sovanta, you will take on the independent and responsible management of agile and hybrid software projects. As an experienced team player*, you will manage projects with your leadership and methodological skills and take care of the sustainable success of the project. The task sounds exciting and varied. You can apply here. Oh yes: talent primarily, gender does not matter! Other exciting job offers posted this week include:

Traveling with the e-bike caravan

For a long time I thought I was more or less alone in the world with my interest in mini caravans. Then I found the first YouTube projects that also took care of the matter. It’s still not a trend, but something is happening on the market. There are more and more models.

It also sounds tempting: no stress at the airport, no standing in traffic jams, no exhaust fumes and when looking for a parking space for the night you are much more flexible than, for example, with a motorhome or classic caravan.

Modern e-bikes also offer enough battery and motor power even for longer trips. We present you various e-bike caravans at this point in a small market overview. One thing is certain: Anyone who travels like this creates many memories and will definitely have something to tell afterwards!

Can you say hello here?

Friends of the network world – the weekend will be hot! Here in the editorial office we are slowly getting in the mood for cool drinks and jumping into the outdoor pool water. We’ll read each other again next week or in the news ticker at the latest. Until then, bye! Oh, one more thing: is it allowed to greet someone here? Come on, I’ll make it easy. Greetings go out to Hello Netzwelt readers bikerjuergen. He has written to us so many times and we are always delighted with his kind words. Greetings Juergen!

My highest degree? I have the general holiday readiness …

There are even more flat jokes at this point on Netzwelt.

A lot of effort goes into this. We look forward to a recommendation!

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