Smartphones are pretty great already, but there are still plenty of ways to make them even smarter. You may not need the highest-tech accessories out there, but these 10 gadgets will definitely improve your smartphone experience in at least one way or another, whether you’re an iPhone user or an Android aficionado. Read on to discover some clever add-ons that can streamline your life and make communicating with friends, family and colleagues that much easier!
1) Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
There are wireless speakers for sale on both Amazon and eBay. You have the option of choosing the perfect one for you. You can use these speakers to connect with your phone. You can listen to music on your phone with the louder and clearer sound of a speaker.
2) Flex case
The Flex case is a case for your smartphone that doubles as a stand. If you’re constantly on Google Hangouts, sending texts or updating Facebook, you probably hold your phone in one hand (or both hands). The Flex case cradles your phone so you can chat with both hands free while still getting notifications, alerts and calls. It’s not just functional, it also looks great: The patent-pending design comes in five colors and is sleek enough to slip into any purse or backpack pocket—no bulky or clumsy attachments needed!
3) Aqua Quest Headphones
Smartphones are our lifeline, but there’s one problem with them: their speakers don’t sound very good. And if you can’t listen to music in comfort and quality, what good is it? That’s why it makes sense to invest in a set of over-ear headphones—but they can be expensive. With Aqua Quest Headphones, though, you get all of those great features at a reasonable price point thanks to superior material quality and an ergonomic design focused on comfort and durability (think aircraft-grade aluminum alloy). If you commute via public transit or often find yourself taking business calls while exercising, Aqua Quest Headphones are a no-brainer investment for your smartphone companion.
4) Lex Portable Charger
No smartphone is complete without a charger, but with modern smartphones requiring more and more power, keeping one plugged in can be impractical (unless you’re charging it on a wall outlet). Lex lets you keep your phone charged on-the-go by boosting its battery life whenever and wherever it’s needed, which makes it especially handy for long road trips or when there isn’t a convenient place to plug in. The tiny device’s battery can fully charge a smartphone 2–3 times over before needing to be recharged itself using any USB port or a DC input.
5) Great Shield Screen Protector
Cell phone screen protectors aren’t just for iPhones anymore! With all of today’s Android phones, it makes sense to take steps to prevent scratches and dings on your phone—especially if you have a more expensive smartphone such as an HTC or Galaxy S series device. I recommend using a protector at least on one side of your phone so that if you drop it, at least you can use it while waiting for repairs. The Great Shield Screen Protector is especially useful because of its pack-of-2 feature; sometimes we buy protectors only to realize we don’t like them and would rather not spend money on another screen protector right away.
6) SanDisk Memory Card Reader
Who needs a memory card reader when you have a smartphone? Memory card readers are much faster than smartphones at offloading photos and videos from SD cards, meaning you can get them onto your computer much more quickly. But there’s an app for that! You can find apps on Google Play and iTunes that act as memory card readers for USB flash drives and microSD cards (which are compatible with smartphones). The most popular is probably Card Reader by Nexfor, which has four stars from more than 30,000 users. Other good options include File Manager Pro ($3) and Micro SD Card Manager ($4). Just plug in a compatible USB drive or microSD card to start accessing content directly from within the app—no cables required!
7) McAnally USB-C Docking Station
This docking station supports up to four USB-C ports and three other USB-A ports so you can easily plug in all of your existing devices, including displays and keyboards. There’s a VGA port for connecting monitors with standard connectors, an HDMI port for connecting high-definition displays, a 3.5mm audio jack for connecting speakers or headsets, and an Ethernet port for networking computers together. The sleek aluminum body makes it look professional enough to keep at work, but it also works great at home as well—you can connect it directly to any television or projector using one of its many available connections. At just $59 on Amazon, there’s no reason not to add one of these handy accessories to your smartphone today!
8) RAV Power File Hub Plus
Smartphones have changed our lives, but with one glaring issue: They’re not great for sharing files and media. As smartphones become increasingly smart, you need an outlet to plug in all those peripherals—like mice, keyboards and flash drives—and transfer files to and from your laptop or desktop computer (without resorting to clumsy email attachments). Enter RAV Power File Hub Plus ($34), a gadget that adds four ports to any Android or iOS smartphone via a handy $5 dongle attachment; it also acts as a USB charger for when you’re on-the-go. The best part? Files sync over Wi-Fi at up to 5GB per second, making them ready whenever you are. The catch?
9) Utter Case
There are times when you don’t have time to sit in front of a computer and work—maybe you need to get from Point A to Point B and you want to get some work done on your way, or maybe you need hands-free for a quick chat with a co-worker about an important issue. Whatever reason, sometimes it’s helpful to be able to use a tablet as if it were actually a smartphone: just pop it into UtorCase, hook up Bluetooth or USB/OTG cable (depending on which model phone you have), and go!
10) ZTE Axon M Phone
Every phone is essentially a computer with apps, but what if you could transform it into an all-in-one device by adding other apps to its screen? You can do just that with ZTE’s Axon M smartphone, which adds foldable screen technology to an otherwise standard Android phone for big-screen multitasking and easy access to social media or productivity tools. Another bonus: It makes typing on tiny screens a whole lot easier!
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