{"id":2212,"date":"2020-11-07T18:51:43","date_gmt":"2020-11-07T18:51:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/?p=2212"},"modified":"2020-11-07T18:51:45","modified_gmt":"2020-11-07T18:51:45","slug":"55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"55 Ways to Use Your Cell Phone (Besides for Calls and Texts)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ways to use your cell phone. Remember when cell phones were just for making calls and sending texts?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were lucky enough to have a particularly advanced device, you might have played the occasional game of Snake too \u2013 but that was is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phones could barely store ten text messages before your memory started to run out, and browsing the internet was impossible. That\u2019s all changing now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re living in a landscape where we\u2019re <strong>constantly <\/strong>attached to our phones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Canada alone, experts predict there will be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/forecasts\/1144852\/smartphone-users-in-canada\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">34.7 million smartphone<\/a> users by 2025. In the US, there are already <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/2711\/us-smartphone-market\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">275.7 million people<\/a> using smartphones every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what can you do with a cell phone, besides calling and texting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dc549261caf\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69dc549261caf\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#1_Arrange_your_schedule\" >1.&nbsp;Arrange your schedule<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#2_Play_games\" >2.&nbsp;Play games<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#3_Get_fit\" >3.&nbsp;Get fit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#4_Eat_Better\" >4. Eat Better<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#5_Make_a_Photo_Album\" >5. Make a Photo Album<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#6_Time_Yourself\" >6.&nbsp;Time Yourself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#7_Start_a_Chat_Conversation\" >7.&nbsp;Start a Chat Conversation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#8_Get_Social\" >8.&nbsp;Get Social<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#9_Learn_a_New_Language\" >9.&nbsp;Learn a New Language<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#10_Make_notes\" >10. Make notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#11_Diagnose_Car_Problems\" >11. Diagnose Car Problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#12_Experiment_with_AR\" >12. Experiment with AR<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#13_Check_your_Batteries\" >13.&nbsp;Check your Batteries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#14_Stream_Video\" >14.&nbsp;Stream Video<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#15_Check_Your_Makeup\" >15.&nbsp;Check Your Makeup<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#16_Stay_Safe\" >16. Stay Safe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#17_Listen_to_Music\" >17. Listen to Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#18_Create_a_Smart_Home\" >18. Create a Smart Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#19_Use_Your_Cell_Phone_as_a_Magnifying_Glass\" >19. Use Your Cell Phone as a Magnifying Glass<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#20_Find_your_way\" >20. Find your way<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#21_Try_some_DIY\" >21.&nbsp;Try some DIY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#22_Measure_Blood_Alcohol\" >22. Measure Blood Alcohol<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#23_Tune_Your_Guitar\" >23.&nbsp;Tune Your Guitar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#24_Handle_your_Finances\" >24.&nbsp;Handle your Finances<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#25_Quick_Maths\" >25.&nbsp;Quick Maths<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#26_Check_out_the_Sky\" >26. Check out the Sky<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#27_Monitor_your_heart_rate\" >27.&nbsp;Monitor your heart rate<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#28_Check_the_weather\" >28.&nbsp;Check the weather<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#29_Create_a_Recipe_Book\" >29.&nbsp;Create a Recipe Book<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#30_Control_Your_Car\" >30. Control Your Car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#31_Record_Your_Voice\" >31. Record Your Voice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#32_Create_a_Presentation\" >32. Create a Presentation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#33_Read_a_Book\" >33. Read a Book<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#34_Manage_Your_Mornings\" >34.&nbsp;Manage Your Mornings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#35_Use_Your_Cell_Phone_as_Your_Wallet\" >35.\u00a0Use Your Cell Phone as Your Wallet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#36_Check_your_email\" >36.&nbsp;Check your email<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#37_Get_a_Personal_Assistant\" >37.&nbsp;Get a Personal Assistant<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#38_Check_in_at_the_Airport\" >38.&nbsp;Check in at the Airport<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#39_Set_Location-Based_Reminders\" >39. Set Location-Based Reminders<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#40_Wipe_Your_Lost_Phone\" >40. Wipe Your Lost Phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#41_Arrange_to_Sell_Your_Old_Phone\" >41. Arrange to Sell Your Old Phone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#42_Create_an_AR_Map\" >42. Create an AR Map<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#43_Accept_Payments_for_Your_Business\" >43. Accept Payments for Your Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#44_Scan_Documents\" >44. Scan Documents<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#45_Manage_Your_Screen_time\" >45. Manage Your Screen time<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#46_Have_a_Video_Meeting\" >46.&nbsp;Have a Video Meeting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#47_Scan_Words\" >47.&nbsp;Scan Words<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-48\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#48_Scan_Barcodes\" >48. Scan Barcodes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-49\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#49_Create_a_Hot_Spot\" >49. Create a Hot Spot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-50\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#50_Create_a_Time-lapse\" >50. Create a Time-lapse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-51\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#51_Identify_Music\" >51. Identify Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-52\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#52_Try_Virtual_Reality\" >52. Try Virtual Reality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-53\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#53_Hitch_a_Ride\" >53. Hitch a Ride<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-54\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#54_Keep_Your_Doctor_informed\" >54. Keep Your Doctor informed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-55\" href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/#55_Book_Some_Time_out_from_Tech\" >55. Book Some Time out from Tech<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Arrange_your_schedule\"><\/span>1.&nbsp;Arrange your schedule<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the best uses for cell phones is as a way to manage your schedule. If you have countless things to do every day, you can download a calendar app or use the one already installed on your phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you can set alerts with alarm tones to remind you when you have an upcoming event. There\u2019s also the option to put your calendar on your home screen if you prefer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Calendar-1024x538.jpg\" alt=\"Keep your Calendar up to date with iCloud - Apple Support\" class=\"wp-image-2213\" width=\"504\" height=\"265\" title=\"mobile phone screen showing calender \" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Calendar-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Calendar-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Calendar.jpg 1510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Play_games\"><\/span>2.&nbsp;Play games<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Revenue in the mobile games industry <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/211\/100\/mobile-games\/worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hit around $55,315 million<\/a> in 2020. It\u2019s no secret that people love their games, and smartphones are offering a brand-new way to stay entertained. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need is an online account, and you can download all the games you like. Although there are plenty of premium games that cost money, you can also find dozens of options that cost <strong>nothing at all. <\/strong>We\u2019d recommend staying away from pay-to-play games if you want to protect your budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Get_fit\"><\/span>3.&nbsp;Get fit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We could all do with getting a little fitter. So, why not use your phone to keep yourself healthy? There are tons of ways to do this, but the easiest option is usually to start with a fitness app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use your fitness apps to track the distance you cover on your morning jog or keep track of your heart-rate with some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/how-to-display-steps-on-apple-watch\/\">extra help from a smart watch<\/a>. You can also download apps that offer tips on how to improve your workout routine with personalized insights just for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Smart-watch.png\" alt=\"Apple Watch Series 5 review - Pocket-lint\" class=\"wp-image-2214\" width=\"452\" height=\"301\" title=\"Person tied apple watch on his wrist\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Smart-watch.png 560w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Smart-watch-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 452px) 100vw, 452px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Eat_Better\"><\/span>4. Eat Better<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for other uses for cell phones that might help your health, why not consider finding an app that improves your diet too? There are tons of apps out there that you can use to track the number of calories that you eat each day and use to check the nutrition details of different products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even find apps that teach you how to make nutritious meals in minutes. Alternatively, why not download a delivery app and have someone else deliver some great food to your door?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Make_a_Photo_Album\"><\/span>5. Make a Photo Album<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the top smartphones on the market today come with a camera that you can use to take pictures and record videos. Convert those photos into an album by going into your phone gallery and making a list of all the images you want to include. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can upload your photos to the cloud if you want to back them up or save them for later. We\u2019d recommend doing this regularly if you want to ensure you don\u2019t lose anything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/apps.png\" alt=\"apple phone menu\" class=\"wp-image-2215\" width=\"506\" height=\"380\" title=\"Apple Phone Menu\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/apps.png 573w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/apps-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 506px) 100vw, 506px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Time_Yourself\"><\/span>6.&nbsp;Time Yourself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the best uses for cell phones come from tools and apps already included with your software. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should have a stopwatch included as one of your productivity apps if you have a modern phone \u2013 so why not use it to time your run, or keep track of a meal, so you know when to add the next lot of ingredients?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Start_a_Chat_Conversation\"><\/span>7.&nbsp;Start a Chat Conversation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a little different to typical cell phone use and sending texts. With apps like WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger, you can create group messages with the people you love, and keep the conversation going at all times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As of around 2020, there <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/260819\/number-of-monthly-active-whatsapp-users\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">were 2 billion monthly<\/a> active users for WhatsApp in the world. Starting a group conversation is a great way to keep track of your loved ones and stay in touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"397\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/whatsapp.png\" alt=\"All features added to the messaging app this year | Business Insider India\" class=\"wp-image-2216\" title=\"Whatsapp Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/whatsapp.png 397w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/whatsapp-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 397px) 100vw, 397px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Get_Social\"><\/span>8.&nbsp;Get Social<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of conversations with the people you care about \u2013 why not use your smartphone to connect with your loved ones on social media?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> Whether you\u2019re a fan of Instagram and Instagram Stories, or you like checking Twitter and Facebook, you\u2019re sure to find an app that\u2019s suitable for your phone. Social media apps come with notifications that you can turn on and off, to alert you when something important happens on your feed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Learn_a_New_Language\"><\/span>9.&nbsp;Learn a New Language<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to take your education to the next level? Why not <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.makeuseof.com\/tag\/five-free-apps-help-learn-foreign-language\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">discover a new language<\/a>? There are plenty of interactive apps for your smartphone that can help you to develop your skills in popular languages like French and Spanish in no time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These handy apps include tools that allow you to track your progress, as well as videos and games to immerse you in the learning experience. Options like Babbel, Rosetta Stone and Duolingo are all popular.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"954\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/duolingo.png\" alt=\"Duolingo | LinkedIn\" class=\"wp-image-2217\" title=\"Duolingo logo with green background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/duolingo.png 954w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/duolingo-300x100.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 954px) 100vw, 954px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Make_notes\"><\/span>10. Make notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe you\u2019re trying to remember what you need to buy when you go grocery shopping, or you\u2019re struggling to remember the things you need to do on the weekend. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, your smartphone will come with its own note app where you can make a handy list. This is much easier than scrambling for a piece of paper so you can write something down or trying to send yourself a text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Diagnose_Car_Problems\"><\/span>11. Diagnose Car Problems<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever heard a weird noise coming from your car and wondered what the heck was going on? You\u2019re not alone. Rather than calling a mechanic for every clank and rumble, consider downloading an app that will help you to figure out what\u2019s going on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools <a href=\"https:\/\/www.automatic.com\/pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">like<\/a> Car <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/car-scanner-elm-obd2\/id1259933623\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scanner<\/a> give you a tool to plug into your car to figure out what\u2019s going on. Once your phone is plugged in, you\u2019ll be able to diagnose engine trouble, alert loved ones of an accident, and remind yourself of where you parked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/car-problems-1.png\" alt=\"cell phone screen showing car scanner app\" class=\"wp-image-2226\" width=\"663\" height=\"322\" title=\"Cell phone screen showing car scanner app\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/car-problems-1.png 934w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/car-problems-1-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Experiment_with_AR\"><\/span>12. Experiment with AR<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the US, and around the world, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1132016\/interest-in-vr-and-ar-usage-while-shopping-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">interest in augmented reality is evolving<\/a>. Today\u2019s consumers can use augmented reality to apps to view items in their home before they buy them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the camera on your device to see what a chair might look like in your living room or play games where you can see dinosaurs or animals running across your desk at work. You will need a camera to use this function, but that\u2019s no problem for most smartphones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"13_Check_your_Batteries\"><\/span>13.&nbsp;Check your Batteries<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure whether the batteries in an old remote have died? Maybe your favorite show is about to start on television, but you can\u2019t do anything with your remote control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn on the front-facing camera for your iPhone and point the remote at it. Clicking any button should show a flash of red from the remote that shows up on your camera feed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-rounded\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camera.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2219\" width=\"492\" height=\"277\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camera.png 423w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/camera-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"14_Stream_Video\"><\/span>14.&nbsp;Stream Video<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019ve watched YouTube videos on your smartphone before, you\u2019ll know that some clips will always look better on a larger screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an Apple TV and an iPhone, you can click on the options and sharing menu in your YouTube app to cast your video to your television. If you don\u2019t have an Apple TV, you can still access the same functionality with many smartphones and smart televisions. All you need to do is set up a <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/androidtv\/answer\/9397760?hl=en-GB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">connection between your phone and TV<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"15_Check_Your_Makeup\"><\/span>15.&nbsp;Check Your Makeup<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Constantly struggling to find a mirror when you need one most? No problem. In an age where we all love taking selfies, most smartphone manufacturers now offer front-facing cameras, so you can take pictures of yourself with no problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open your camera and switch to \u201cfront facing\u201d mode to use your phone as a mirror. You can touch up your makeup this way, check if you have toothpaste on your face, or just sort out your hair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/mirror-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2227\" width=\"626\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/mirror-1.png 694w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/mirror-1-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 626px) 100vw, 626px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"16_Stay_Safe\"><\/span>16. Stay Safe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s totally normal to get a little nervous if you\u2019re walking home in the dark from work. Fortunately, with your smartphone, you can be a little safer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/getbsafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\">The bSafe app<\/a>, for instance, allows you to send invitations to contacts so that they can track your location wherever you are. You can also set a timer that triggers a distress call to your contacts if you haven\u2019t made it home within a specific period. Think someone might be following you? Schedule a fake call to make it seem like you\u2019re chatting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"17_Listen_to_Music\"><\/span>17. Listen to Music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re hanging out at the gym, walking to work, or trying to stay busy on the subway, music can be a great way to stay entertained. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have enough space on your device, you can create a playlist of all the music you want to listen to from your song downloads. If you prefer to stream your content from the internet, consider using an app like Apple music or Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"699\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/spotify-1.png\" alt=\"Spotify Logo with green background\" class=\"wp-image-2228\" title=\"Spotify Logo with green background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/spotify-1.png 699w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/spotify-1-300x158.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 699px) 100vw, 699px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"18_Create_a_Smart_Home\"><\/span>18. Create a Smart Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve probably already noticed \u201csmart\u201d features appearing on your phone in recent years. You may have a smart speaker that can listen to your voice and perform tasks like playing music on your speakers or changing the channel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any \u201csmart\u201d devices around your home, there\u2019s a good chance that they come with smart apps to control them too. Smart appliances will reach a value of <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/outlook\/389\/100\/smart-appliances\/worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">around $22,536 million<\/a> by the end of 2020, and they can include everything from smart lights, to smart security systems!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"19_Use_Your_Cell_Phone_as_a_Magnifying_Glass\"><\/span>19. Use Your Cell Phone as a Magnifying Glass<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Struggling to read the small text on a document? Since you probably left your magnifying glass back in the 80s, you\u2019re unlikely to have one handy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, cell phones have an accessibility feature that allows you to zoom in and magnify texts. You can also increase the font size on your device to see words much more clearly if you\u2019re just browsing information online. Pinch and drag the screen outwards with your thumb and forefinger to enlarge it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/magnify-1.png\" alt=\"cell phone use as a magnifying glass usage information images\" class=\"wp-image-2229\" width=\"671\" height=\"341\" title=\"cell phone use as a magnifying glass usage information images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/magnify-1.png 735w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/magnify-1-300x152.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 671px) 100vw, 671px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"20_Find_your_way\"><\/span>20. Find your way<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you remember the days when your parents used to bring a huge paper map with you whenever you went out on a long journey? Tracking your destination on a map isn\u2019t as easy as it seems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, companies introduced GPS and satellite navigation options to help with this. These days, you don\u2019t need to buy a separate nav system for your car, because you can check everything from your phone. Just tell Google or Apple maps where you want to go, and they\u2019ll show you the way \u2013 complete with voice-over instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"21_Try_some_DIY\"><\/span>21.&nbsp;Try some DIY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The answer to \u201cwhat can phones do?\u201d is growing every day. One of the interesting uses for cell phones that you might not have thought of yet \u2013 is as a DIY tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, you can use the internet on your phone to find tips and instructions on how to make things, but there\u2019s more to your phone than that. You can <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/bubble-level-for-iphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">also download bubble level apps<\/a> and see whether you\u2019re hanging a picture straight or cutting a piece of wood properly too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"583\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/detector-1.png\" alt=\"Cell phone screen showing surface level app, metal detector app, AR Ruler app\" class=\"wp-image-2230\" title=\"Cell phone screen showing surface level app, metal detector app, AR Ruler app\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/detector-1.png 583w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/detector-1-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 583px) 100vw, 583px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"22_Measure_Blood_Alcohol\"><\/span>22. Measure Blood Alcohol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cell phone uses in the \u201cmeasuring\u201d landscape go beyond tracking the angle of something in your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also analyze your blood alcohol content if you have the right accessories. Tools like the <a class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bactrack.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">BACtrack<\/a> breathalyzer connect to your phone with an app. When you breathe into the tool, your app will tell you when you should be calling a cab instead of driving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"23_Tune_Your_Guitar\"><\/span>23.&nbsp;Tune Your Guitar<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Musicians know first-hand all the other good uses for cell phones that are available today. You can use your smart device to make music with handy apps, write songs, or even tune your guitar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Guitar tuner apps use your phone\u2019s microphone to detect the sound of your guitar strings and let you know whether you\u2019re \u201cin tune\u201d or not. It\u2019s a great way to reduce the amount you spend on external tuners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/guitar-1.png\" alt=\"screenshots of guitar tuner app\" class=\"wp-image-2231\" width=\"662\" height=\"384\" title=\"screenshots of guitar tuner app\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/guitar-1.png 707w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/guitar-1-300x174.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 662px) 100vw, 662px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"24_Handle_your_Finances\"><\/span>24.&nbsp;Handle your Finances<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay so mobile banking might not be one of the most exciting cell phone uses available today \u2013 but it\u2019s still worth some consideration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to wait for your bank statements to come in the post every time you want to check on your spending habits, then mobile banking is a must-have. It ensures that you can keep track of your expenses, pay off loans, and handle bills wherever you are. Just make sure you\u2019re using an official banking app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"25_Quick_Maths\"><\/span>25.&nbsp;Quick Maths<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We mentioned that most smartphones these days come with various apps already included, like notepads for tracking your to-do list, and calendars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might also have a calculator app that you can grab when you\u2019re doing your taxes or figuring out how much your shopping is going to cost. Calculators are handy to have on hand wherever you go, but it\u2019s a pain to carry one around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/calculator-1.png\" alt=\"Scientific Calculator Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-2232\" width=\"415\" height=\"207\" title=\"Scientific Calculator Screenshot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/calculator-1.png 423w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/calculator-1-300x149.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"26_Check_out_the_Sky\"><\/span>26. Check out the Sky<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Wondering what that plane is doing over your neighbourhood? Just ask Siri or your smartphone assistant &#8220;what planes are going overhead right now&#8221;. You can immediately see what flights are going past you, as well as what angle or altitude those planes are going at. You can even track where the flights are headed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27_Monitor_your_heart_rate\"><\/span>27.&nbsp;Monitor your heart rate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Is your heart beating faster than usual? Do you need to pick up your pace so you can make the most of your workout? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apps like the instant heart rate app can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/instant-heart-rate-hr-monitor\/id409625068?mt=8\" class=\"rank-math-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">camera on your smartphone<\/a> to measure your heart rate. If you want some more accurate readings, you can also consider using your smartphone alongside a smartwatch, so you can actually track your pulse with sensors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"657\" height=\"324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/heartrate.png\" alt=\"apple watch picture showing how to check your heart rate\" class=\"wp-image-2233\" title=\"apple watch picture showing how to check your heart rate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/heartrate.png 657w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/heartrate-300x148.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"28_Check_the_weather\"><\/span>28.&nbsp;Check the weather<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think it\u2019s going to be a shorts kinda day? Check-in advance and save yourself the headache. Your smartphone will usually come with an app that you can use to track the weather at your destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can also download apps that let you see what the weather looks like in various parts of the world too. The Weather Channel on Apple is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/281605\/reach-of-leading-us-smartphone-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">most-used apps in the US<\/a>, just under things like Google Search, Facebook, and Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The weather channel app is crazy accurate. Get this, it&#8217;s accurate in real-time within 1KM of your location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"29_Create_a_Recipe_Book\"><\/span>29.&nbsp;Create a Recipe Book<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Got a downloads file on your phone? Make the most of it by collecting some of the best recipes from around the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find plenty of websites that offer PDF downloads of your favorite recipes these days. When the time comes to create the meal you love, all you need to do is double tap on the document you\u2019ve saved. You can even get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.co.uk\/pin\/748371663059948094\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">free recipes on Pinterest<\/a> with the Pinterest app!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/recipe.png\" alt=\"Paleo recipe book cover\" class=\"wp-image-2234\" title=\"Paleo recipe book cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/recipe.png 660w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/recipe-300x203.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"30_Control_Your_Car\"><\/span>30. Control Your Car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, so you can\u2019t send your vehicle on a mission while you\u2019re sitting at home just with your smartphone. At least, you can\u2019t yet \u2013 autonomous cars are in the works, so who knows what tomorrow might bring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For now, one thing you can do is warm up your vehicle from a distance. The Viper <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viper.com\/smartstart\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SmartStart app<\/a> lets you remote-start your vehicle (provided you have the right kind of car). You can unlock your doors, check where you\u2019re parked, open your trunk, or just activate your security system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"31_Record_Your_Voice\"><\/span>31. Record Your Voice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes you don\u2019t have the time to sit down and type out a note, but you need something to remind yourself of some important facts later. No problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just use the microphone on your cell phone as a voice recorder. There are tons of apps out there that can help with this, and some even come with bonus features too. For instance, you can use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcmag.com\/how-to\/9-voice-recorder-apps-that-wont-miss-a-second\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iOS voice memos app<\/a> for taking notes or try a tool like Voice Recorder and Audio Editor to change how your voice sounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/record.png\" alt=\"Screenshots of how to use Voice Memos on iPhone and iPad | iMore\" class=\"wp-image-2235\" title=\"How to use Voice Memos on iPhone and iPad\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/record.png 706w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/record-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"32_Create_a_Presentation\"><\/span>32. Create a Presentation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019re on your way to work on the tube, and you suddenly realize that you forgot to finish off your big presentation. Fortunately, you can complete the work on your cell phone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/keynote\/id361285480#:~:text=Keynote%20is%20the%20most%20powerful,simple%20as%20touching%20and%20tapping.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Keynote app<\/a> for Apple devices is a handy way to create a quick presentation from your Apple device. If you\u2019re an Android fan, then you can always use things like PowerPoint instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"33_Read_a_Book\"><\/span>33. Read a Book<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of the morning commute, it\u2019s often an exhausting and boring process if you\u2019re not driving. Rather than just trying to drown the people around you out with music, why not try reading a book? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have to spend money on an ereader. Your cell phone already has eBook technology built-in. You can download one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/fueled.com\/blog\/best-apps-for-book-lovers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top e-reading apps<\/a> and start checking out your favorite authors in no time. If your screen is too small to make reading simple, try an audio book instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"727\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/audible.png\" alt=\"Audible Logo\" class=\"wp-image-2236\" title=\"Audible Logo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/audible.png 727w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/audible-300x146.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 727px) 100vw, 727px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"34_Manage_Your_Mornings\"><\/span>34.&nbsp;Manage Your Mornings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why clutter your bedroom with yet another device, when you already go to sleep with your phone beside your pillow each night? Most cell phones now come with an alarm clock included, so why not take advantage of it? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can usually set multiple alarms with the alarm function. For instance, if you have an iPhone, just open the <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/HT207512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">clock app<\/a> and tap <strong>Alarm <\/strong>to set your time. You can chooser if you want your alarm to be recurring, or whether it should only go off on certain days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alarm.png\" alt=\"screenshot how to set an alarm\" class=\"wp-image-2237\" title=\"How to set an Alarm on iPhone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alarm.png 568w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/alarm-300x199.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"35_Use_Your_Cell_Phone_as_Your_Wallet\"><\/span>35.\u00a0Use Your Cell Phone as Your Wallet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These days, cell phones are becoming a convenient replacement for many of the items you would otherwise carry with you when you go anywhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re mini computers, calendars, notebooks, and clocks all in one. Your phone can even be a replacement for your wallet, so you don\u2019t have to worry about fumbling for cash or a credit card to handle each purchase. As long as your phone has the NFC feature, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/HT204506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">set up Apple Pay<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/pay\/answer\/7625055?co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid&amp;hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Pay<\/a> to make contactless payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"36_Check_your_email\"><\/span>36.&nbsp;Check your email<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of us are glued to our email accounts these days. Worldwide, the number of email users is set to grow to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/255080\/number-of-e-mail-users-worldwide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">around 4.48 billion by 2024<\/a>. Every year, even as new social media channels and messaging tools emerge, email continues to gain popularity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re an email fan, set your phone up to automatically sync with your messages. You can download a specific app for your email carrier (like Gmail), or you can just add your email address to the email app that comes with your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"578\" height=\"505\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/email.png\" alt=\"Graph showing number of cell phone users\" class=\"wp-image-2238\" title=\"Number of cell phone users graph\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/email.png 578w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/email-286x250.png 286w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"37_Get_a_Personal_Assistant\"><\/span>37.&nbsp;Get a Personal Assistant<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Around 98% of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iphoneincanada.ca\/news\/report-98-of-iphone-users-have-tried-siri-most-dont-use-it-regularly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple iPhone<\/a> users say that they\u2019ve tried the Siri smart assistant. There\u2019s a good chance that you\u2019ve used some kind of smart assistant in your life these days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether it\u2019s the app on your phone, or the one on your smart speaker, these digital helpers are everywhere. While your personal assistant can\u2019t do everything for you, it can make life a little more convenient by automatically replying to messages, updating your social status, or just grabbing you the answer to a pressing question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"38_Check_in_at_the_Airport\"><\/span>38.&nbsp;Check in at the Airport<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Why waste time at the airport, when you could be relaxing with a nice cocktail as you wait for your flight? Apps like the <a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=org.ligi.passandroid&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Passbook viewer from Android<\/a>, and the Passbook app for Apple give you a digital storage system for your virtual tickets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to managing boarding passes, this can be a handy tool to have. At the very least, you won\u2019t have to worry about remembering as many pieces of paper and card the next time you go on vacation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"663\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/airport.png\" alt=\"screenshots of passbook viewer from android app\" class=\"wp-image-2239\" title=\"Passbook viewer from android app\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/airport.png 663w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/airport-300x173.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"39_Set_Location-Based_Reminders\"><\/span>39. Set Location-Based Reminders<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever driven past the pharmacy and remembered two minutes later that you were supposed to pick up a prescription? Your smartphone might be able to help with that. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone reminders on Apple and Android phones are now even more effective at keeping you on track. You can set reminders based on your <a href=\"http:\/\/au.pcmag.com\/apps\/12829\/feature\/get-organized-using-location-based-reminders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GPS location<\/a> that pop up before you reach that destination. That means that you won\u2019t forget to pick up soy sauce when you\u2019re collecting your Chinese food, or grab milk from the grocery store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"40_Wipe_Your_Lost_Phone\"><\/span>40. Wipe Your Lost Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Got a new phone because your old one went missing a few weeks ago? You might have switched your Apple and Google Pay over to your new device, but what if someone finds something on your old machine that you don\u2019t want them to see? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re concerned, you can always use your new cellphone to remote-wipe the old one. Products like Android Device Manager in your Settings &gt; Security on Android will let you wipe your old phone from a distance. You can even look for your device too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/find-android.png\" alt=\"Find my device screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-2240\" width=\"638\" height=\"383\" title=\"Find my device screenshot\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/find-android.png 606w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/find-android-300x180.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"41_Arrange_to_Sell_Your_Old_Phone\"><\/span>41. Arrange to Sell Your Old Phone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sick of your old and broken phone taking up space in your desk drawer? Get some money back for it by getting a quote online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is visit a website that buys old phones and devices and fill out the available form to get a quote on <a href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/ca\/\">how much you might be able to claim<\/a>. You can even sell your unwanted headphones and tablets while you\u2019re at it, so you can collect as much extra cash as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"42_Create_an_AR_Map\"><\/span>42. Create an AR Map<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve already discussed GPS for helping you to find your way with your cell phone \u2013 but what if you want something specifically to assist with driving? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <a href=\"https:\/\/hudway.co\/apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hudway app<\/a> takes advantage of AR technology to project directions onto your windshield so you know exactly where you need to go next. You don\u2019t need any other equipment to use this Sci-fi service, and it works in the dark too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"674\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ar-map.png\" alt=\"screenshot AR map\" class=\"wp-image-2241\" title=\"Create an AR Map\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ar-map.png 674w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/ar-map-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 674px) 100vw, 674px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"43_Accept_Payments_for_Your_Business\"><\/span>43. Accept Payments for Your Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, so you might need a little more back-end tech to run an entire business from your cell phone. But you can at least take payments from your customers with the right device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tools like <a href=\"https:\/\/squareup.com\/global\/en\/register\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Square Register<\/a> plug into your smartphones so you can scan and accept credit cards at any time, in any place. The buyer signs on the smartphone to reduce the risk of potential fraud too. If you don\u2019t want to use an extra piece of hardware \u2013 why not just get a QR code from Square or PayPal, and have your customers scan that when the time comes to pay you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"44_Scan_Documents\"><\/span>44. Scan Documents<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever needed to take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/article\/how-to-scan-a-document-on-your-iphone-or-ipad-via-the-notes-app\/#:~:text=On%20your%20iPhone%20or%20iPad%2C%20open%20the%20Notes%20app.,Scan%20Documents%20(Figure%20A).&amp;text=At%20the%20top%20of%20the,On%2C%20Off%2C%20or%20Auto.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">picture of a document<\/a> and realized just how difficult it is to get a straight, clear image? We know how that feels. Fortunately, your cellphone is on-hand to help. Just open your iPhone Notes app and click on the <strong>Add New Note <\/strong>icon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tap the + button and click on the <strong>Scan Documents <\/strong>option. This will activate your camera so you can snap a picture of the doc. The app will align the image for you, so it looks great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"623\" height=\"444\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/scan.png\" alt=\"screenshot showing how to scan documents from an iphone\" class=\"wp-image-2242\" title=\"how to scan documents from an iphone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/scan.png 623w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/scan-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 623px) 100vw, 623px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"45_Manage_Your_Screen_time\"><\/span>45. Manage Your Screen time<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Worried you might be spending too much time on your screen? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/7-terrifying-symptoms-of-smartphone-addiction-you-may-already-have\/\">You\u2019re not alone<\/a>. Fortunately, there are tools out there to help you cut back. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your iPhone now has a feature called Screen Time which can help you determine how much time you\u2019re spending on your phone. Go into Settings, then click on the Screen Time option to see when you\u2019re most active on your device. This can be a great way to see when you\u2019re most likely to be distracted by your phone too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"46_Have_a_Video_Meeting\"><\/span>46.&nbsp;Have a Video Meeting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone calls are great, but it\u2019s just not the same as being there with someone in person. If you\u2019re feeling a bit isolated lately, why not enjoy a video conference instead? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can download the Zoom app for your phone, access an app like Google Duo, or just use Facetime if you have an iPhone. The service will use your forward-facing camera so your contact can see you, and you\u2019ll be able to see them on your screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"818\" height=\"460\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/facetime.png\" alt=\"iphone screen showing two people video calling\" class=\"wp-image-2243\" title=\"iphone screen showing two people video calling\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/facetime.png 818w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/facetime-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"47_Scan_Words\"><\/span>47.&nbsp;Scan Words<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re struggling with a visual impairment, and you find it tough to read what\u2019s on a piece of paper in front of you, get your smartphone to help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s apps like SayText which can scan your messages and announce a word for you, so you know exactly what you\u2019re looking at. This is one of the great ways that smartphones are becoming more accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"48_Scan_Barcodes\"><\/span>48. Scan Barcodes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Scanning barcodes can be an excellent way to get your hands on some more details about a product, or even a freebie if you know where to look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>QR and barcode scanners work by using your smartphone camera, and you can get these apps for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=barcode+scanning+apps&amp;oq=barcode+scanning+apps&amp;aqs=chrome..69i57j0i20i263i457j0l6.2919j0j4&amp;sourceid=chrome&amp;ie=UTF-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">virtually any kind of phones<\/a> these days. A lot of people use smartphone scanners to scan skin packs for mobile games, or access exclusive content from companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/barcode.png\" alt=\"Kaspersky's free QR Code reader app for Android and iPhone\" class=\"wp-image-2244\" width=\"580\" height=\"327\" title=\"Kaspersky's free QR Code reader app for Android and iPhone\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/barcode.png 589w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/barcode-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"49_Create_a_Hot_Spot\"><\/span>49. Create a Hot Spot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hanging out at a bar with a friend who has no internet signal? Lend them some of yours. You can create a <a href=\"https:\/\/learningenglish.voanews.com\/a\/phone-wifi-hotspot\/3690714.html#:~:text=To%20turn%20your%20Android%20phone,%2C%20then%20Mobile%20Hotspot%20%26%20Tethering.&amp;text=Tap%20on%20Mobile%20Hotspot%20to,network%20and%20set%20a%20password.&amp;text=You%20connect%20a%20computer%20or,any%20other%20Wi%2DFi%20network.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hot spot from your device<\/a>. Just go into your Settings on your cell phone and go down to your \u201cNetwork\u201d or internet settings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll find the option to create a Wi-Fi hotspot here. Remember to give your hotspot a password that you only share with your friend. This will stop other people around you from jumping into the connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"50_Create_a_Time-lapse\"><\/span>50. Create a Time-lapse<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re the creative type who likes creating things with video and images, then you\u2019re going to love time-lapse apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essentially, they show the progression of time through a series of pictures and clips. Although Instagram is one of the most commonly used tools for creating time-lapse experiences, there are tons of <a href=\"https:\/\/expertphotography.com\/time-lapse-photography-apps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">other options out there too<\/a>. This is a great way to create something unique with your phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/timelapse.png\" alt=\"cell phone image time-lapse app screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-2245\" width=\"753\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/timelapse.png 832w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/timelapse-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"51_Identify_Music\"><\/span>51. Identify Music<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing worse than hearing a song that sounds familiar \u2013 but you just can\u2019t remember what it\u2019s called, or who sings it. Fortunately, thanks to your phone\u2019s microphone, you now have a way to find out what every tune is \u2013 instantly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just use Siri or Google to listen to the song and they\u2019ll tell you what\u2019s playing in return. You can also find dedicated apps just for identifying music too, like Shazam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"52_Try_Virtual_Reality\"><\/span>52. Try Virtual Reality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>VR headsets for your smartphone aren\u2019t quite as exciting as the ones that work with games consoles these days. However, you can get various VR headsets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/Best-Sellers-Electronics-Mobile-Phone-Virtual-Reality-VR-Headsets\/zgbs\/electronics\/12128788031\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">specifically made for the phone<\/a> you have. Find the right headset, and you can download a host of apps to give yourself an exciting virtual experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s options like Netflix VR that makes you feel like you\u2019re sitting in a cinema as you watch your favorite shows. You can also download some basic VR games too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/VR.png\" alt=\"Netflix is taking a wait-and-see approach to virtual reality | Engadget\" class=\"wp-image-2246\" width=\"634\" height=\"357\" title=\"Netflix is taking a wait-and-see approach to virtual reality\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/VR.png 734w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/VR-300x169.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"53_Hitch_a_Ride\"><\/span>53. Hitch a Ride<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, so you could always get a ride from a cab just by calling one with your smartphone in the past. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you hate the concept of having to call for a ride, you can now get one with just an app instead. Options like Uber and Lyft allow you to arrange for a driver to come and pick you up wherever you are in an instant. Plus, you have an opportunity to track your driver as they approach you, communicate with them, and leave them tips. Handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"54_Keep_Your_Doctor_informed\"><\/span>54. Keep Your Doctor informed<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2020 more than ever, people have needed to find new ways of interacting with over-worked doctors, without visiting any clinics or physical locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fortunately, IoT and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/best-telemedicine-iphone-android-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">health-tracking apps<\/a> make it easier for you to keep your doctors in-the-know about what\u2019s happening with your condition and your health. If you have a smart watch, you can even send your doctor regular reports about your heart rate, blood pressure, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"635\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DOCTOR.png\" alt=\"patient talking to a doctor through iphone app\" class=\"wp-image-2247\" title=\"Patient talking to a doctor through iphone app\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DOCTOR.png 635w, https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/DOCTOR-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"55_Book_Some_Time_out_from_Tech\"><\/span>55. Book Some Time out from Tech<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, once you\u2019ve spent hours doing all of the amazing things above with your smartphone, it\u2019s probably about time you gave yourself a break. Remember that being on your device all the time isn\u2019t good for your health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, why not book yourself a nice retreat somewhere far away from all things digital? Check out a local cabin or lodge with the Airbnb app and treat yourself to some much-needed relaxation. Or use the Booking.com app to find a hotel near you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ways to use your cell phone. Remember when cell phones were just for making calls and sending texts? If you were lucky enough to have a particularly advanced device, you might have played the occasional game of Snake too \u2013 but that was is. Phones could barely store ten text messages before your memory started&hellip;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/55-ways-to-use-your-cell-phone\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Read More &raquo;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">55 Ways to Use Your Cell Phone (Besides for Calls and Texts)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2226,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_active":false,"_exactmetrics_sitenote_note":"","_exactmetrics_sitenote_category":0,"neve_meta_sidebar":"","neve_meta_container":"","neve_meta_enable_content_width":"off","neve_meta_content_width":0,"neve_meta_title_alignment":"","neve_meta_author_avatar":"","neve_post_elements_order":"","neve_meta_disable_header":"","neve_meta_disable_footer":"","neve_meta_disable_title":"","neve_meta_reading_time":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2212","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-trade-in-upgrade-guides"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2212","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2212"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2212\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2841,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2212\/revisions\/2841"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2226"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2212"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2212"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/gizmogrind.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}