My Phone Can Do What? Weird Things You Can Do with Your Phone That You Didn’t Know Existed

Gone are the days where you need multiple devices to complete multiple tasks, all thanks to the smartphone.

We have become so reliant on our phones that we literally can’t live without them, or so says 46% of owners.

That number may rise if people realize all the phone things that go unnoticed and unused. Yes, there is more to do on your phone then text, call, and search the web.

Your phone is a digital switch-army knife with hidden gems that will have you reaching for it even more often. 

Read on to find out some of the weirdest smartphone features that have been forgotten or never found.

Smart Driver

Have you have had your check engine light come on but worry about trusting a mechanic to give you a fair and honest diagnosis? One of the cool things to do with your smartphone is to connect it to your car’s computer.

After downloading the Automatic app, you can plug your phone right into the port to do a range of nifty things.

Check why your engine light is on to know exactly what’s wrong with your car. Track your lost car in a parking lot. Get crash assistance that sends notifications if you are in an accident. And even get maintenance reminders.

Walk-home Buddy

Being alone at night in a parking lot or even running through the park can be dangerous. But, cool things for phones also includes security features like the BSafe app.

You will never feel vulnerable again when you add your friends and family as your personal guardians on the app.

They can follow your path using a GPS locator, see when you reached home when you check in, and get alerts if you don’t arrive when you are supposed to.

The app also has an SOS feature that starts live streaming and recording when activated. The siren will also go off to deter attackers.

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Digital Tool Box Phone Things

You can make home projects simple like hanging a picture or measuring a room for new furniture with these cool things for your phone.

A digital ruler and level make redecorating a breeze without the use of heavy tools. The best part is that you can measure by yourself and even with one hand.

You can even use the compass to make sure that you can see the morning sunrise through your window and avoid glares on the TV with a built-in compass.

Look on the utility section of your iPhone to access cool stuff for your phone.

Avoid Driving While Intoxicated

While having a weird cellphone case is acceptable, driving while drunk is most definitely not. 

Use your uniquely covered phone as your safety net to see just how loaded you are, and it just might save your life. 

The BACtrack is a small keychain breathalyzer device that connects to your phone via Bluetooth to test your blood alcohol level in 5 seconds.

It can even tell you how long you will need to wait to sober up or book a ride home for you with Uber.

Real-world GPS

Over 3,100 people died in car accidents related to distracted driving in 2017, and GPS usage contributed to this statistic as it keeps your eyes off the road.

When the fake road on a GPS is converted into augmented reality, your eyes stay on what’s ahead of you.

One of the cool things to do with a smartphone is to download Hudway app and turn your phone into a real-world GPS. 

Crack that Math Problem 

A daunting math problem for your child can be a nightmare, especially when you don’t know how to help them.

Sometimes, a calculator, a math book, or even searching online cannot help when you don’t know where to start. One of the cool things you can do with Android and iOS smartphones is to crack a math problem.

The Photomath app makes it simple for you to help your child by taking a picture of any math problem. It then generates the answer for you and walks you through the steps of getting there.

You can then guide your child through the problem like a pro-math wiz.

Shake Erase

If you want to delete a large amount of text, the back button can be annoying and time-consuming. 

The shake to erase feature on iOS can delete what you just typed with a flick of the hand. The page will go back to being blank or back to its previous text. 

This could be useful if you simply want to start over from scratch and need to delete in a jiffy. 

The feature is available on Android as well by downloading the Shake to Undo module. 

Stay Hydrated

If you’re in the market for a new water bottle and forget to drink enough water throughout the day, then the Hidrate Spark bottle is perfect for you.

A sensor in the bottle tracks your sips during the day and sends it to an app on your phone. Then the bottle glows when you haven’t been meeting your daily quota. 

You can even pair it with one of your favorite fitness bands like Fitbit or Apple Watch.

Smartphones are Limitless

A smartphone has limitless potential to be your all-in-one portable device with new features and apps added daily. 

You can check out several weird apps to create more phone things that make your mobile a must-have item when leaving the house.

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