Six Ways to Make Your Smartphone Smarter
These days it feels as if our smartphones can do almost anything. However, it’s not just our phones that are getting smart – as the technology in our mobiles is continuously developing and changing, so too is the technology of the gadgets that go along with them.
Here’s a look at six of the best gadgets that will enhance your smart phone to make it even smarter:
Let Your Smartphone Look After You
Your mobile can now help to make your life that little bit safer when you’re next out biking alone. The ICEdot Crash Sensor attaches to your helmet and connects to an App to work as your personal safety assistant. The technology in the sensor can detect impacts and changes in forces as well as tracking your location, meaning if you have a serious fall or head impact whilst riding solo, your emergency contacts will be alerted to your location immediately. The ICEdot Crash Sensor is on sale now for $99.
Take Awe-Inspiring Photographs
Supercharge the photos you take with your mobile phone (Image source: Susan Nilsson via Flickr Creative Commons)
If you’re into photography and want to take your smartphone photos to the next level, then consider purchasing an attachable lens from Moment. These lenses are designed with the photographer in mind and eliminate having to carry all that kit – perfect for when you have to travel light. Moment have two lenses on offer that easily attach to your phone via a stainless steel (non-permanent) mount, there’s a telephoto lens for close ups and a wide-angle lens for awesome landscape shots. Both are currently on sale from $99.99, found out more here.
Give Your Phone The Ultimate Protection
Most people would agree that we have the whole lives on our phones, so there’s nothing worse than when they get broken or damaged. Thankfully, tech21 are on hand on offer you a range of phone cases that provide your phone with the ultimate protection. Using their very own FlexShock™ material, these phone cases protect your device from falls of up to 6.6ft! So you can go about your day knowing your phone is being looked after. Check out their range of Samsung Galaxy S7 cases and iPhone 6 cases now, available from $39.95.
Transform Your Mobile Into Your Car Key
Fumbling around in your bag or pocket for your car keys may soon become a thing of the past. Car manufactures Volvo used the Mobile World Conference 2016 in February to debut their new vehicle that uses your phone as the car key. As TechRadar explain in this article, the technology works via an app and Bluetooth, you simply touch the door handle (with your phone nearby) for the car to unlock. You can even share your key code with other family members who have the app, as well as set time limits, in case you aren’t feeling too generous with the car!
A Personal Trainer In Your Pocket
Let you phone help keep you on track with your fitness plan (Image source: Nick via Flickr Creative Commons)
There seems to be no stopping the popularity of wearable fitness trackers, but when it comes to incorporating your phone into your health and fitness routine, no one does it better than Fitbit. Their handy app allows a variety of their products to sync up with your phone, ensuring you have all the information you need to keep on track in the palm on your hand.
As well as their fitness trackers, (which range from the clip-on Zip to the top model Surge) there’s also their Aria scales which give you not just your weight but BMI and body fat percentage as well. Check out all Fitbit’s products here.
Pump Up The Volume
Whether you’re having a day at the beach, a BBQ with friends or just fancy singing in the shower, the MEGABOOM speaker from Ultimate Ears is the perfect way to play music from your phone. This portable wireless device easily syncs up with your phone and comes in range of bright colours to suit your style. With its waterproof design and 20-hour battery life, the UE MEGABOOM is perfect for taking on your next adventure -the sound from this 360-degree speaker is sure to get the party started wherever you are. Currently on sale for $299.
Now you know what’s out there, why not enhance the potential of your smartphone, and make it even smarter.
