AARP . . . the American Association of Retired Persons . . . sent out an email on "19 Things You Didn't Know Your Smartphone Could Do." And if you didn't already know your phone had these, then you are not making the most of your phone! It's true, though, that even Wicker and Wilde didn't know all of these!
1. A flashlight. If you're still carrying one around, no need.
2. The weather. There's an app for that.
3. A calculator. Quote, "You can perform basic math functions when holding the phone vertically. [Or] rotate the phone on its side to summon a scientific calculator that can give you [more] advanced actions."
4. Directions. They say the most popular GPS apps are called Google Maps, Waze, and Apple Maps. (And if you need that tip, there's also a MapQuest app that lets you print.)
5. Timer. Or "egg timer" . . . as they called it back in the day - lol
6. QR code reader. They posted a big explanation of what that means, but basically . . . point your camera at those weird things that look like barcodes from the future. (Bonus tip: Your phone has a camera.)
7. Video camera. Fun fact . . . your phone shoots video too. (???)
8. Measuring "tape". Yes! If you don't have one handy then use your phone, which we always have on hand.
There are plenty more tips where these come from.....check them out HERE!
