Despite the smartphones Being devices widely used in everyday life for various activities, they hide features that are little known to users.
In addition to conventional tasks, such as taking photos, accessing social networks and requesting services online, it is possible to transform your cell phone into a remote control, thermometer, metal detector and even digital wallet.
Below, we reveal a list of five of these ‘secrets’ that your cell phone can hide, revealing innovative ways to make the most of your device.
5 hidden features of your cell phone that you need to know
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1. Smart remote control
Discover your cell phone’s hidden ability to serve as a remote control, including for non-smart TVs, as long as the device has infrared.
Applications such as Remote (for Samsung TVs), Smartify (for LG models) and Remote Control for Smart TV (compatible with Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL and Chromecast) enable this function, available for both Android and iPhone (except the Remote Control for Smart TV, which is exclusive to Android).
Google Home can also be used to control multiple smart TVs.
2. Measuring objects
Use your cell phone as an instant ruler to measure objects. The ‘Measurements’ app on the iPhone allows you to create a line on the screen to measure the object.
For Android devices, free ruler apps like Prime Ruler, available in the Google Play Store, offer the same functionality.
3. Mobile Digital Wallet
Make your cell phone a digital wallet when storing documents and credit cards.
Applications such as RG Digital and CNH Digital (for documents) and contactless payment services, such as Samsung Pay, Apple Pay and Google Pay, offer users convenience.
Make sure your device has NFC technology to use the contactless payments feature.
4. Metal detector
Turn your phone into a metal detector to locate lost objects like coins or earrings.
Applications such as Metal Detector (iOS) and Metal and Gold Detector (Android) emit an audible warning when they detect metallic items nearby.
It is important to note that the cell phone must have a magnetic sensor for these applications to function properly.
5. Ambient temperature measurement
Discover your cell phone’s ability to measure the ambient temperature using apps like Thermometer++, available for Android and iOS.
These apps use your device’s GPS to provide accurate information about the temperature and humidity of your location. Make sure you have the GPS activated to take advantage of this functionality.
