OWNING a phone for the longest time allows one to navigate through the features and learn how they work.
According to Tech Cable, some smartphone users don’t know what other cool things their phones can do.
A TikTok video recently went viral, showing a person who could control 15 gadgets in his smart home from his phone.
Now, let’s bring it home by exploring fascinating things you can do with your phone apart from making calls and texting.
Here are some amazing things you didn’t know your smartphone could do:
- You can use it as a remote controller
If you ever find yourself searching for the TV remote moments before your favourite show starts, don’t panic. Your phone might be a solution – provided it has a custom remote feature that is usually located in the tools folder on your home screen.
If your phone does not have the feature, you can download a trusted third party remote control app from the Google Play Store.
- Cast your Android phone screen to your TV
This feature allows you to display your phone’s screen on a television.
- Split your phone screen
This feature allows you to run apps on your smartphone side-by-side, allowing you to multi-task and saving you the stress of continually opening and closing apps.
- Send for help
iPhone has taken this feature to the next level as it allows the latest iPhone 14 line-up to detect a severe car crash, then call 911 and notify your emergency contacts.
On Android, one can use the Personal Safety app to save and share emergency info.
Your smartphone can also contact emergency services automatically in some countries.
- Diagnose your car troubles
Download the Automatic Pro app and plug it into your car’s OBD-II port, which is usually located near the base of the steering column.
The app can remind you where you parked, diagnose engine troubles and even alert your loved ones in the event of an accident.
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