Yes, theyre often described as a minicomputer in your pocket.
Nearly 9 in 10 people age 50 and older own a smartphone, according to a2024 AARP Researchreport.
But your smartphone can do much more.
Here are 19 additional ways to use your iPhone or Android unit and how to tap into those capabilities.
Tip: Sick of fumbling with your phone?
Some of the functions here can be launched just bytalking to it.
For iPhones, say Hey, Siri, or just Siri, then state your command.
For Android phones, say Hey, Google, or OK, Google, then your command.
Point your remote control at the camera, then press and hold any button on the remote.
Calculator
Both:kick off the Calculator app.
you might perform basic math functions when holding the phone vertically.
Document scanner
iPhone:launch the Notes app.
Tap the icon in the lower-right corner.
Tap thecameraicon at the bottom of the screen and selectScan Document.
Place the document in view of the camera.
If your gear is in Auto mode, your document will automatically scan.
To manually capture a scan, tap the shutter button or one of the volume buttons.
To adjust the edges of the scan, drag the corners to fit your document, then tapKeep ScanorDone.
Tap the yellow T button that appears, which places a yellow border around the document.
you could drag corners to adjust your scanning area.Tap Scanon the upper left.
If satisfied, tapSave it, if not, tapRetake.
