Features of your phone that you probably don’t know about, but that could be very useful to you

A faster phone is possible

If your smartphone is slow, the culprit is often… clutter! Too many duplicate photos? Too many forgotten apps? A little spring cleaning is in order. Delete unnecessary files, clear the app cache, and to speed things up, try a cleaning app. The result: a lighter, faster,  and smoother phone .

Scan documents in the blink of an eye

Don’t have a scanner at home? No worries: your phone does the job just fine. Apps like Genius Scan or simply Google Drive (Android) turn your camera into a portable scanner. One click, one crop, and presto, it’s scanned in PDF format. Perfect for sending documents to the government without any hassle.

Functions as original as they are unexpected

Did you know that your phone can…

• Taking measurements  of furniture or a person: With Apple’s Measure app or the Prime Ruler app on Android, you no longer need a tape measure.
• Serve as a metal detector: thanks to specific apps, it can help you find a lost earring!
• Help align your frames: The Measure app on iPhone or Bubble Level on Android lets you check horizontality with a single tap.

Remote control and remote control: the icing on the cake

Some infrared-equipped phone models can even replace your TV or air conditioning remote control. And for professionals, or those who are simply absent-minded, apps like TeamViewer allow you to access your computer remotely, directly from your mobile.  A real plus in everyday life!