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The Future of Smart Phones

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A decade ago you may never have guessed how big a role your smart phones would play in your future life. As an example, today you can order food to your door using your smart phone and can turn smart lightbulbs on and off using an app on your phone. If you’re curious about the future of smart phones and some of the features which smart phones may boast in the future, simply continue reading.

Foldable touch screen phones will become popular

While the first modern foldable phones which allow users to fold their phones like books have just debuted, in the future expect foldable touch screen phones to become incredibly popular. One reason why foldable touch screen phones will skyrocket in popularity is that they allow users the flexibility to use a compact small screen or to open up their phone to use a larger touch screen. The size of a small tablet.

If you regularly use a smart phone and a tablet on a day to day basis, you’ll love being able to use a foldable touch screen phone. Especially if you enjoy binge watching Netflix on your smart phone or read books on your smart phone.

Mind control

Scientists believe that in the future technology will advance to a point where users will be able to control their smart phones using their minds. As an example, in the future you may be able to type out messages on your smart phone using your mind. As another example, scientists and tech experts also predict that you’ll be able to edit photos on your phone using mind control.

Changeable colors

While currently the easiest way to change the color of your smart phone is to purchase a new smart phone case, in the future tech experts predict that smart phones will be constructed out of a glass like material. Which will feature LED lights, which will allow you to change the color of your smart phone on a whim. So you’ll be able to take a business appropriate black smart phone to work and will be able to choose a more vibrant color to display, after work.

Unbreakable glass screens

If you’ve ever dropped your phone and smashed your smart phone’s screen or developed a scratch on your phone, you’ll be relieved to hear that in the future smart phones are likely to feature unbreakable glass screens. So in the not too distant future you’ll never have to cover your smart phone’s screen with a protective screen protector again.

Smartphones may look completely different

As an example, in the future it’s feasible that phones may resemble smart glasses. Although there’s no way to definitively predict what the average smart phone will look like in a decade.

3D holograms

Some tech experts even predict that smart phones in the future will be able to project 3D holograms. Such as holograms of your friends and family members and hologram depiction of photos which you’ve taken using your smart phone.

So if you’re fascinated by the evolution of tech and are curious about what smart phones may look like in the future, hopefully you found some of the predictions listed above interesting.

The Best Technologies for Travel

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One industry which is positively effected by advancements in technology is the travel industry. To discover some of the best technologies for travel, which you may want to take advantage of, continue reading to learn about a few technologies which you’ll find useful on your future adventures.

Apple Pay or Google Pay

If you use an iPhone, it’s well worth enabling and using Apple Pay on your phone so that you’ll be able to pay for items on your trips using a digital wallet on your phone. As you may find that it’s safer and more convenient not to pull out your credit cards in order to pay for items. Especially in areas where pick pocketing is common. If you use an Android smart phone, don’t worry as you also have the option for paying for items on your travels using Google Pay’s digital wallet.

Portable solar smart phone charger

If you rely on your phone on your travels and frequently use your smart phone to take photos, to use Google Maps to get around and to keep copies of your boarding passes and hotel reservations, it’s important to ensure that your smart phone stays adequately charged.

One great way to ensure that your smart phone never runs out of battery is to invest in a portable solar smart phone charger. As an example, you may want to purchase a solar smart phone case, which will charge your phone while you’re out about. Alternatively you can also purchase solar external batteries for your phone which you can hang from your day pack using a handy clip system. This particular idea is well worth trying out if you enjoy active pursuits such as camping, hiking and surfing on your trips.

A multi-currency debit card

Instead of using a traditional credit card or cash on your travels, it’s far easier to order a multi-currency debit card which can hold numerous currencies. A multi-currency debit card is a wise choice if you don’t want to worry about paying high currency conversion rates. As a bonus if you visit destinations where cash is still king you’ll be able to take cash out from your multi-currency debit card at any ATM.

Another benefit of opting to use a multi-currency debit card is that you won’t have to worry about overspending on your upcoming trips as debit cards are topped up with your own money. So you won’t be able to overspend like you would be able to if you carried around a credit card instead of a debit card.

Google Translate

You may be surprised at how accurate Google Translate is these days. While it’s advisable to learn a few basic phrases in the local languages of the destinations which you plan on visiting, if there are sentences which you don’t know how to translate yourself, it’s well worth turning to Google Translate. Especially if you find yourself in a country where English is not commonly spoken.

So if you travel on a regular basis either for business or leisure, it’s definitely well worth using a few of the technologies which are listed above. Especially if you’d love to ensure that your trips go as smoothly as possible.

The Best Phone Apps for Kids

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If you’re searching for kid friendly apps that will keep your kids entertained and which will spark a love of learning within your kids, you’ve come to the right place. As listed below are a few of the top rated apps for kids.

 

Duolingo

If you have a kid who has expressed interest in learning a second language, it’s well worth downloading Duolingo. An interactive, fun, kid friendly app which makes language learning fun. Currently Duolingo offers over 30 different languages.Some of the languages which your kid will be able to learn include French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Japanese and Korean. Compared to other language apps Duolingo will appeal to kids of all ages as it has a cute owl as a mascot and features goals and rewards to work towards.

One of he advantages to downloading Duolingo is that you’ll be able to learn a new language with your kids and will be able to practice some of the simple phrases and words which you learn together, in everyday conversation.

Epic!

Epic! is an electronic library for kids and currently boasts over 35,000 exciting books for kids of all ages. It offers an innovative read to me feature, which is ideal for young children who are just starting to learn to read. As Epic! has books which are aimed at 2-12 year olds, you’ll also be able to use Epic! if you have multiple children who are different ages and have varying levels of reading proficiency.

YouTube Kids

You won’t have to worry about leaving your kids alone on YouTube Kids as YouTube Kids only features kid friendly videos. Such as Sesame Street videos and videos from popular child YouTubers. If your kids love watching YouTube as a form of entertainment it’s well worth introducing your kids to YouTube Kids.

Disney Emoji Blitz

If your kids are crazy about all things Disney, they’ll fall in love with Disney Emoji Blitz. A puzzle game which features characters from almost every Disney franchise imaginable. Some of the franchises which are represented in Disney Emoji Blitz include The Lion King, Moana, Toy Story, Up, Big Hero Six and Wreck it Ralph.

The primary goal of Disney Emoji Blitz is to unlock and collect as many Disney characters as possible by beating missions and taking part in limited time events which change from month to month. As a bonus each time a new character is unlocked your kid will unlock a corresponding emoji for their smart phone keyboard.

Toca Blocks

Toca Blocks is ideal for young pre-school age children and children up to the age of 6. Toca Blocks is effectively a sand box game which allows your kids to build and create any object which they can imagine. Think of Toca Blocks as Minecraft for very young children as it doesn’t offer any threats or a a learning curve which is difficult to master. If you’re looking to encourage your kids to unleash their creativity it’s well worth downloading Toca Blocks for your kids.

So if you’ve been searching for fun, interactive apps that will keep your kids well entertained and which will hold your kids’ attention, it’s well worth showing your kids some of the fun apps which are outlined above.

5 Things You Didn’t Know Your Phone Could Do

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While you may spend the majority of your day carrying your smart phone around, you’re probably unaware of some of the unique, innovative features which your smart phone boasts. To discover 5 unique things that you didn’t know your phone can do, simply continue reading.

Search for photos by category

You may be surprised to learn that you can search for photos by category. As an example, if you’re looking for photos of your pet cat, you can search your photo reel for cats and all your photos of your cat will pop up. Alternatively, you may want to search for photos with your friends or photos of the beach. By searching for photos by category you’ll avoid having to scroll through hundreds of photos to find the specific photos which you’re looking for.

Turn your lights on and off

If you purchase smart light bulbs you’ll be able to download a phone onto your smart phone, which will allow you to turn your smart light bulbs on and off. As an example if you leave your lounge to go to your bedroom and forget to turn your lounge lights off, you’ll be able to to turn your lounge lights off from your bedroom. Imagine how easy it will be to dim your lights from your phone when it’s time to watch a movie or binge watch a brand new Netflix series.

Erase typing mistakes by shaking your phone

When your typing on an iPhone or an android phone you can erase typing mistakes by shaking your phone. As an example if you’re typing out a text message, a Facebook message or an email, if you make a mistake simply shake your iPhone and you’ll be given a few options to correct your mistake. If you own an Android, you can also shake your phone to rectify typing mistakes by downloading a free shake to undo application.

Supercharge in record time

If you wish that you could charge your phone quicker, you’re in luck. As if you place your phone into flight mode, your phone will charge much faster. So if your phone is running out of battery and you urgently need to charge your phone before you leave home for the day, put your phone into airplane mode and pop it on a charger. As you’ll be amazed at how much faster your smart phone will charge.

Start your car’s engine

There are applications such as Viper SmartStart which will allow you to remotely start your car’s engine. You’ll also be able to use Viper SmartStart in order to unlock and lock your car. Depending on the model of car which you own, you may also be able to use Viper SmartStart in order to diagnose potential car issues. If you own a modern electric car, it’s well worth using an app on your phone to monitor your car’s condition.

So if you’re always looking for fun new smartphone features to try out, hopefully, you’ve discovered a few new fun things that your phone can do. Which feature are you most excited to try out first?