Do you become emotional when it comes to throwing away your old iPhone as you get a new one for yourself? Anybody will! As that Apple device was quite heavy on your pocket.
But you don’t necessarily have to throw it away. You can use your old iPhone or iPads in many ways. You can keep it with you like your best friend. Yes, you heard it right. You can use it for plenty of activities. Below are some of them:
1. You can look back at your Favorite memories
Apple allows you to create and play slideshows of all photo albums either local or on the cloud. It’s all available within the Photos App. To convert your old iPad into a permanent decoration, all you need to do is go to your settings, select Do Not Disturb. It will switch off all the notifications that can hamper your enjoyment. Again, go to settings, select ‘Display and Brightness’ and then click ‘Auto-Lock’. This will help to keep your screen on for continuous hours.
2. Your new Kitchen Friend
There are plenty of apps that allow you to download the recipes directly from their app. Some of them are Tasty, Fork over Knives and LoseIt, etc. So, you can use your old iPhone or iPad as a recipe station and can keep it in your kitchen forever, just for you to check out some recipes.
3. Use it as a new Security Camera
The built-in cameras of your old iPad or iPhone allow you to use it as a security camera. Now the question is HOW? Download the Skype app and by doing some adjustments in the settings so that it accepts all incoming video calls. This way you can keep an eye at your home while staying away.
4. Use it as your new Remote
You can very easily and efficiently use your iPhone or iPad to control other electronics. But these other electronics must be Apple Products like an Apple TV.
Moreover, Streaming services like Hulu and Netflix can also be supported by using your oldies.
5. Gift it to your Kids
Children are crazy about online and offline both kinds of electronic games. And numerous games can be played on that iPad. Apple also provides parental control options so that you can keep a check on the content that is being available to your child.
6. Connect with your friends
iPhone and iPads are best for video calls. Also, iPads are in the first place built for video chats. You can download apps like Zoom or Skype to connect with your friends. Also, you can use the already installed app Facetime app, if you are video calling to another iPhone user.
7. Use it for reading purpose
You can read all kinds of e-books be it Apple books, Nook or Kindle. Although the screen is not very ideal for reading purposes you can still use it by reducing the brightness.
So, next time you think of selling your old iPhone or that your old iPhone is of no use now. Think twice. And use your old iPhone or iPad in these 7 exciting ways. Thank me later!
