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10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by williamdeluxe(m): 6:21am On Aug 21, 2018 |
It’s been calculated that we use our smartphones for more
than 4 hours a day on average. But being creatures
of habit, we very often use the same functions and don’t
even explore the most interesting, useful, and unexpected
opportunities on our phones. Meanwhile, the developers
of smartphones and different apps have implemented the
most amazing ideas many times drawing inspiration from
scientific fantasies. 1. Project augmented reality map onto your car’s windshield. If you are driving in the dark, in a fog, in the rain, or simply in an unknown location, install Hudway on your phone, set the destination point, and place your phone on the dashboard. Your smartphone will project the map with the support of GPS right onto the windshield without requiring any additional equipment. 2 Likes 2 Shares
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Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by williamdeluxe(m): 6:23am On Aug 21, 2018 |
2. Your phone can read bar codes. And QR-codes too. All major stores have free barcode readers that can process the information received. Here are 2 main reasons why it’s cool: 1. You can scan barcodes on most of the packages that are a part of the USPS, UPS, and FedEx systems and automatically transfer this information to your gadget. 2. You can get more information about a product in apps like RedLaser that can check whether there is a more reasonable price available at other stores. 1 Like 1 Share
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Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by williamdeluxe(m): 6:24am On Aug 21, 2018 |
3. Your phone can work with
a telescope. This is a simple but useful small trick that many of us are unaware of. Put the phone lens directly to the telescope, and you will be able to capture the enlarged image from the other side. This trick works with binoculars too.
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Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by williamdeluxe(m): 6:26am On Aug 21, 2018 |
4. The camera of your phone can
see blood pulsing under your skin. The developers of apps like Instant Heart Rate (available for iOS, Android, and Windows) claim that they can measure your heartbeat via your smartphone’s camera. Place your finger in front of the camera and the app will monitor small changes in the color of your skin that happens due to blood pulsation. After some time, it will be able to measure your heart rate. The Cardiio app (iOS) can measure your heart rate by following changes in the color of your face. 1 Like
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Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by williamdeluxe(m): 6:28am On Aug 21, 2018 |
5. You can scan and digitize old
negatives with the help of your
smartphone. This is not the best way to scan and digitize negatives but if you urgently need to look through your old negatives, the negative effect of your camera can help. You can also try using some available apps like HELMUT Film Scanner (available for Android).
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Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by williamdeluxe(m): 6:29am On Aug 21, 2018 |
6. The phone’s camera recognizes
fonts, objects, and even
restaurants. Apps like Amazon’s Flow (available for iOS and Android ) can recognize objects, places, and even text. While the new function Google Lens, that is a part of Google Assistant (available for iOS), can recognize any restaurant by its photo and offer information about its ratings and reviews from visitors. The app WhatTheFont can tell you which font you’re looking at by simply scanning a picture of it
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Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by williamdeluxe(m): 6:31am On Aug 21, 2018 |
7. The smartphone can take photos
while recording video. You have probably been in a situation where you wanted to take a shot but accidentally chose video mode. Luckily, iPhone allows the performance of these 2 actions simultaneously. All you need to do for that is to press the shutter button that appears next to the video recording button. The photo made by the video camera sensors won’t be as impressive as your usual photos but, at least it’s there if you need it. 2 Likes
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Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by williamdeluxe(m): 6:32am On Aug 21, 2018 |
7. The smartphone can take photos
while recording video. You have probably been in a situation where you wanted to take a shot but accidentally chose video mode. Luckily, iPhone allows the performance of these 2 actions simultaneously. All you need to do for that is to press the shutter button that appears next to the video recording button. The photo made by the video camera sensors won’t be as impressive as your usual photos but, at least it’s there if you need it.
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Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by gebulinks: 6:32am On Aug 21, 2018 |
OK naa |
Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by williamdeluxe(m): 6:33am On Aug 21, 2018 |
8. Use your phone’s camera
as a ruler. Apps like Ruler App are perfect for measuring the size of any object in a photo or measuring a small object using the conventional ruler on the screen. It’s especially useful for architects and builders when it’s necessary to quickly measure a room or a piece of furniture. 1 Like
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Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by williamdeluxe(m): 6:34am On Aug 21, 2018 |
9. Your smartphone can be used
as a science fiction thermal camera. Seek Thermal creates technology that was invented for the military and other specialists and makes it available to everyone. This tiny camera that can be attached to your phone allows you to take a thermal image of everything around you and shows you an instant photo of your environment.
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Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by williamdeluxe(m): 6:36am On Aug 21, 2018 |
10. Turn your smartphone into
a microscope. You can easily use your phone as a portable, digital microscope if you attach a small lens, which can be found on any laser pointer, to the camera of your phone. This amazing hack will help you explore the micro-world and take amazing magnified photos.
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Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by medexico(m): 6:43am On Aug 21, 2018 |
Nice hack |
Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by Macopol01(m): 2:28pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
H |
Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by dominique(f): 3:51pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Not all smartphones can do all these. |
Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by nerdfrost(m): 4:54pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
wow...I guess this is only available for high end/flashship phones |
Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by troubleseller: 5:05pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
No be everybody dey use iPhone na 2 Likes
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Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by chrisbaxtian(m): 5:23pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
3 Likes |
Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by pendragon35(m): 10:11pm On Aug 21, 2018 |
Wow, this is marvellous hope it works on Infinix hot 6
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Re: 10 Unexpected Smartphone Functions You Probably Haven’t Heard Of by oyatmicah(m): 5:25am On Aug 22, 2018 |
i just learnt sometin new, tanks OP but i am patiently waiting for d app dat Will download food for me of teleport me |
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