With One Smartphone, Here Are Unique Ways to Use It Effectively

Most people don’t fully understand the power they have at their fingertips. In the age of smartphone technology, we have an advanced computer with us at all times and every year we are improving upon it. Desktop computers used to have minuscule processors, while today newer model smartphones have 8GBs of RAM available. It's astounding how far we’ve come in a relatively short time.

The only drawback of this widespread technology is that it no longer feels special. In fact, it’s often taken for granted. Instead of just browsing social media and sending text messages, we could be using our smartphone in many interesting and beneficial ways. Here are some suggestions that will help you to start thinking about the potential of your smartphone has.

Build Your Skills

With self-improvement being such a popular topic lately, your smartphone can function as your own personal teacher anytime throughout the day. If there is a certain skill or hobby you are interested in, there are many apps dedicated to helping you in your pursuit. Having internet access wherever you go to quickly refer to online resources is very helpful as well.

Brain Training

Studies show that after graduating from school or university, most people don’t actively learn new skills for the rest of their life. Just 15 minutes a day spent brushing up on math tables, logic processing, memory, and language skills goes a long way. There are many different apps like Lumosity that are centered around short and entertaining games that simultaneously train these basic skills as you play.

Enjoy Your Hobbies

Hobbies provide a great break from the monotony of daily work. For any activity you enjoy, there are almost certainly apps dedicated to it that you can use throughout the day. If you like Scrabble, for instance, you can play competitively with your friends and share results online. Some people may be avid golfers, and there are some great apps that function as a scorecard, GPS, and rangefinder.

For fans of the online blackjack experience, you could easily be playing a few hands in your free time throughout the day, or reading up on the latest in strategy. This is a great way to become better at your hobby with some small but steady steps. In fact, there are lots of different apps dedicated to card games if you prefer poker or Texas Hold‘em instead.

Fitness Trainer

One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to join a gym and get into better shape. Unfortunately, many people find it hard to get motivated after the first few weeks. With this in mind, many fitness coaches have turned into app developers and created a series of programs to help you push yourself in the gym. There are step by step fitness guides, motivation workout audio tracks, and videos where you work out together with your trainer.

Scheduling Apps

One of the most overlooked capabilities of your smartphone is also one of the most beneficial. With so much happening every day in our lives, it can be hard to keep track of everything. If you know how to utilize it, your phone can function as a planner and assistant to help you maintain your schedule and not miss anything. Not only are there many built-in functions, but also apps that can help you manage your appointments, calendar, alarm reminders, sending automatic emails, social media management, and more.

Foreign Languages

Learning a foreign language is not only about acquiring a useful skill. It also helps you to broaden your horizons and appreciate other cultures. Google translate is a great and powerful app to use while you are traveling to help with short phrases and quick translations. If you are interested in becoming fluent in another language, free apps like Duolingo have a wide range of options to choose from. There are also many online communities around learning languages that you can become a part of.

Live Streaming

Live streaming has become a popular form of entertainment for everyone, not just content creators. What better way to connect with your friends than live streaming throughout the day and showing everyone what you are up to? Many people have taken up careers as streamers as well. Therefore, if there is a hobby you want to share with the world, live streaming on Facebook or Twitch can be an enjoyable pastime. There are many ways to utilize new and powerful smartphones to enhance your daily life.

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