Many of us own a smartphone. As technology has advanced, there’s been an increased need to always stay in touch with loved ones. And while these smartphones can be used for making calls and sending texts, they can do much more.
These days, depending on your personality or career type, your smartphone can be your video player, magnifying glass, internet browser, game console, music player, amongst other things.
Sounds smart enough already, right? But what if you could take things up a notch and make the already smart phones even smarter?
Didn’t think it was possible? Well, think again. Your smartphone can do a lot these days. But with a few extra accessories, it can do even more.
With the constant advancement of technology, new apps spring up faster these days than ever before. While a smarter smartphone may sound a little overboard, a few apps, wearables and gadgets will transform your perception of your smartphone and change everything you thought you knew.
So, whether yours is an android or an iPhone, how exactly can you make your smartphone even smarter?
Use Google Now
Google Now is the name when it comes to an app that does your bidding and anticipating your needs.
Google Now is an intelligent personal assistant developed by Google and includes cards, voice search and commands, is available in the Google app for Android and iOS. Google Now is activated by saying “Okay Google,” and this voice command is used on any device that runs Google.
To get the best out of Google Now (or Google Assistant), you can give it a few hints about your favorite websites, movies and more. These suggestions will help the app do a better job of serving up smart suggestions, and ultimately extend your smartphone functionality.
Tell Google Now where you live versus where you work, and it will give you details on your commute before you even ask.
Use it as a tracker
You’re probably familiar with the maps on your phone. You use them to chart your routes and all. But, what if your phone can keep you safe?
With a tracking app like Family Locator by Life360, you can let loved ones and family members know about your whereabouts as the app uses GPS intelligence to track your movements.
Apart from this, it can also send you some sort of notifications when you arrive at preset locations.
Let it be your doctor
Instead of chasing after the doctor — which isn’t bad — there are some really good apps out there that can help you to check on your physical state when you’re hiking, taking a jog or stretching in the gym.
Some these apps use the technique that medical pulse oximeters use by using your phone’s built-in camera to track color changes on the fingertip that are directly linked to your pulse. A real-time chart will show your every heartbeat.
There you have it: 3 ways to make your smartphone smarter. Give them a try and you’ll soon see for yourself what you’ve missing out on.