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6 Cool Things You Can Do With An Old Smartphone Instead Of Throwing It Away by killzone(m): 9:31am On May 26, 2015 |
Smartphones, being a fairly new sector in tech and still evolving on, one could say, a monthly basis, can sure become obsolete fast. A device that was top-notch last year is "adequate" this year, "usable" a year after, and "long due for upgrade" on the next. That's just how the cookie crumbles when it comes to new tech, we guess, as the same was true for PCs back in the '90s, when they were slowly becoming the mass-produced consumer item that they are now. Useful things to do with an old smartphone 1. Fitness tracker If you have an old iPhone 4s , you can update it to iOS 8, or if it's an Android handset that runs on Android 4.0+, you can download Google Fit – in both cases, you end up with a device that will run each platform's official fitness tracking app. This is a good idea, because a small iPhone or an old, beat-up Android phone are surely the better choice to have on you when you are engaging in a physical activity instead of risking, or just dirtying up, your shiny new handset. As a bonus, you can still use them to listen to music, or even stick your SIM card in when going for a workout, making sure that anyone who wants to get in touch will still be able to. 2. E-reader Granted, older phones, with their smaller screens and inferior resolution are not the best choice for book-reading – you may still want to consider the option when going on a trip that will have you spending a long time between power outlets. Doing the reading on a phone that you otherwise wouldn't use, while keeping the battery of your main communications device undrained is probably a good idea. 3. Internet Radio Plug it in a loudspeaker and run Spotify on it – instant makeshift radio! As a bonus, if you have an iPhone 4s or an Android 4.3+ device, you can couple it with your Apple Watch / Android Wear watch and remote-control the song playback as you walk around, doing your business. Pretty comfy. 4. IP Camera A couple of weeks ago, we suggested a great app to turn your old smartphone or tablet into a home surveillance device, which you can monitor remotely. Pretty cool use, though, we'd recommend you make sure your “camera” doesn't overheat, as some of the old smartphones weren't made with constant video recording in mind. 5. Portable drive / SD card reader It goes without saying that an old Android phone sure makes for an easy flash drive substitute or even SD card reader. Sure, the aforementioned devices aren't so expensive, or so rare that you'd have to come up with such makeshift methods, but for situations when you just don't have access to such gadgets – open that drawer and reach for the good ol' smartphone. 6. GPS tracker How much this would be useful probably depends mostly on the old device's size. With all the “find my phone” functions and apps that have come out in recent years, you can easily use an old handset to track a specific item, person, or pet, while you are on a hike, for example. Strap that doggy backpack on Fido and let him carry his own water on one side, and his personal GPS tracker on the other – you know, for a peace of mind. This method will require a SIM card, though, so it's best to have an old prepaid one laying around, and be mindful of areas where there is low to no coverage. It's a makeshift tracker, after all. 1 Share
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Re: 6 Cool Things You Can Do With An Old Smartphone Instead Of Throwing It Away by killzone(m): 9:33am On May 26, 2015 |
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Re: 6 Cool Things You Can Do With An Old Smartphone Instead Of Throwing It Away by 4llerbuntu(m): 9:40am On May 26, 2015 |
Let me add USE IT AS A SERVER!! yes. You can use your Android phone as a full fledged Web server or Ftp server http://lifehacker.com/5920173/use-your-android-phone-as-a-full-fledged-web-server |
Re: 6 Cool Things You Can Do With An Old Smartphone Instead Of Throwing It Away by adanduka: 12:51pm On May 26, 2015 |
Let me add: You can give it to a child as toy. 1 Like |
Re: 6 Cool Things You Can Do With An Old Smartphone Instead Of Throwing It Away by ikechukz(m): 2:33pm On May 26, 2015 |
And what will my new phone be doing? 1 Like |
Re: 6 Cool Things You Can Do With An Old Smartphone Instead Of Throwing It Away by braintext(m): 2:36pm On May 26, 2015 |
Use it as a Mobile Hotspot For playing Games that require Wifi like Modern Combat 5 |
Re: 6 Cool Things You Can Do With An Old Smartphone Instead Of Throwing It Away by LordReed(m): 3:17pm On May 26, 2015 |
It seems like a good smartphone should never really die then; it would always be useful. 2 Likes |
Re: 6 Cool Things You Can Do With An Old Smartphone Instead Of Throwing It Away by Nobody: 3:42pm On May 26, 2015 |
Great! I already use my old iphone for extra storage |
Re: 6 Cool Things You Can Do With An Old Smartphone Instead Of Throwing It Away by Abbey2sam(m): 4:00pm On May 26, 2015 |
killzone: [size=38pt]so you throw way your old smart phone? you can lie o [/size] |
Re: 6 Cool Things You Can Do With An Old Smartphone Instead Of Throwing It Away by killzone(m): 5:13pm On May 26, 2015 |
Abbey2sam:guy its just a post ni |
Re: 6 Cool Things You Can Do With An Old Smartphone Instead Of Throwing It Away by Krak(m): 12:46am On May 27, 2015 |
You can conveniently use it as a Wifi Hotspot to connect all other device in your home. 1 Like |
Re: 6 Cool Things You Can Do With An Old Smartphone Instead Of Throwing It Away by Mrval20(m): 12:50am On May 27, 2015 |
Why not simply take it to Slot and exchange it for a new one? |
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