[06:20] schestowitzSmart home technology has long been the subject for futurists predicting robot butlers and the like. While we may not have The Jetsons style tech available to us just yet, smart home technology has come a long way in recent years.
[06:20] schestowitzLets take a look back at the journey of smart home technology, uncover some of the trends in this industrys development, and take stock of where we are now.
[06:20] schestowitzThe smart home industry continues to grow year after year. Devices made available only recently, such as smart speakers, are now ubiquitous. New houses often come with smart features built-in such as smart locks and thermostats. Doorbell cameras have become de rigueur in many neighbourhoods. Despite the innovation, investment, and growth in the space, smart homes have never quite lived up to their promise.
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The most popular open source apps are regularly [06:23] schestowitz vetted by users, to ensure a high quality is maintained.
[06:23] schestowitzInstalling open source apps is a fantastic way of limiting your reliance on proprietary software while retaining the benefits of the services provided by your phone manufacturer. The Play Store is chock-full of fantastic alternatives, including well-known names like Firefox, ProtonMail, and VLC. We've collected 13 of the best open source apps for Android, to get you started in the world of open source apps.