Chances are that as you read this you have your smartphone on you. You may even be accessing this very post on your phone! The funny thing is that for a device that we use so much, every day, many of us don’t know that much about our phones at all. The good news is that this post is designed to change all that, so keep reading to discover all the important and fascinating things there are to know about your smartphone.
Many home appliances can now be connected to your smartphone
One of the best things about being a smartphone user is that there is a wide range of appliances that can be controlled or enhanced by connecting them to your device. For example, many people use SMART Bulbs in their lights, and through the use of a home hub, these lights can be turned up or down, on or off, and in some cases have the color they give off change simply by pressing a button in a smartphone app.
Similarly, lots of people are using smart devices like these scales that can connect to your phone and can track and monitor your weight, as well as provide you with the option of how to display this information on your smartphone.
We all love apps!
You may think that most of the time you spend on your smartphone is surfing the web, but that’s not actually true. Instead, we spend most of our time using apps of all kinds. Indeed, there are millions of apps that smartphone users can choose to download including games, business, lifestyle, utilities, and food & drink to name but a few of their categories.
Your smartphone can help keep you organized
Gone are the times when we needed to use huge desk diaries or planners, instead we can do all of our scheduling and more straight onto our smartphones. All smartphones come with calendar apps, and these can be linked to outside accounts like Google to ensure that all your dates and events sync to the same place. This helps you to never miss an appointment or birthday, and you can set reminders and recurring entries as well.
However, when it comes to organizing your life, your smartphone isn't just good for calendars as you can do lots of other planning very easily with it as well. For example, the GPS map apps that smartphones allow us to access make navigation a breeze, and can even provide information on the length of our journey, our ETA, and how to use public transport to get to a certain location.
The smartphone in your pocket is more powerful than the Apollo 11 rocket!
Yep, that’s right that little lump of metal that you take around with you everywhere is an incredibly powerful computer, that completes a great deal of complex functions. Indeed, the average smartphone has more computing power than the Apollo 11 rocket that landed on the moon! That really puts things into perspective.
There are security concerns that you need to be aware of when using your smartphone
Now you know just how powerful a device your smartphone is, it's time to acknowledge that there can also be a considerable security risk when using one if you don’t take the proper precautions.
For example, many people aren't aware that Android phones are at a much greater risk of being compromised by malware than other types on the market. The good news is there are some things you can do to reduce any security risks of running a smartphone. In particular, educating yourself on the specific issues that may impact your phone by reading articles like this one on how to protect phone from hackers is very useful. Additionally, making sure your phone is kept up to date will help greatly reduce the risk.
SIM-only contracts are becoming more popular
A SIM-only contract is where we pay a monthly fee for access to only a SIM from a cell phone carrier. We then put this SIM in a phone that we already own to gain access to texting, calling, and mobile internet.
This differs from the other type of contract available which includes a new smartphone. Of course, contracts that include a phone tend to be much more expensive than SIM-only options, and many choose the latter because it’s a much cheaper way of running a smartphone.
For those looking to swap to a SIM-only contract, continuing to use your previous phone is one option. Although you may wish to purchase a refurbished phone, which can save money compared to one that is brand new and is also much better for the Environment.
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