The function of a mobile phone are no longer limited to calling and texting; with the increased use of smart phones, they have evolved into devices that can used to serve a wide variety of functions.
1. Car Keys. A GPS-enabled smart phones can be used to lock and unlock a car remotely, turn on the ignition, and control the air-conditioning. To do this, install a Viper Smart Start GPS device in your car (price range: 20,000-25,000) and the corresponding app on your phone, which in most cases is free.
2. Database. To transform your Smartphone into a centralized database of all your contacts, download a database app such as CamCard or SacnBizCards. Then n use your phone camera to take a picture of a business card; the app will extract information from the card and update your contact list.
3. Health Monitor. Most smart phones have pre-installed health and fitness apps. You can use these to access yoga, cardio and weight training guides and videos. Furthermore , several smartphones usually includes digital pedometers, calorie and pulse counters , as well as blood pressure and glucose monitors , all of which are very useful.
4. Universal remotes. You no longer need to have a seprate remote control operate remote-controlled devices such as TVs or DVD players. You can now use your Smartphone as a remote control. To do this, have an infrared ray emitter installed into year Smartphone (price range: 350-500 Pakistani Rupees) and then download a compatible app. Popular apps include Dijit Universal RemoteRe app, Red Eye Peel and Universal Remote.
By Jafer Khan