10 Unusual Ways People Use Their Smartphone

Some people use their phones to notify the house right from the door step. They do not want to bother ringing the doorbell. Ease of finding name in the contact list and dialing is so convenient. Ringing the bell habit must have evolved overtime to this strange use of smartphone habit. Although it is a kind of unconventional use of the phone, I am happy that this is leading to people honk less.

Sometimes we do that since it is raining outside, and we would like to call comfortably in the car so that person knows we arrived their home waiting outside

Do you need to carry mirror in addition to carry your smartphone? You do not need anymore, if your smartphone has high resolution camera. You can use it as mirror. People use their phone camera like a mirror for many reasons.

Some of them are:

They use the camera to make up, especially when they are in a hurry or in a dark place. They can zoom in on their face and see every detail of their eyeliner, mascara, lipstick and blush. They can also use filters to make themselves look more beautiful or funny.

They use the camera with flashlight on to see which tooth has decay. This is very useful when they have a toothache or a cavity and they want to check the condition of their teeth. They can also take a selfie and send it to their dentist for diagnosis.

They use the camera to check their hair, clothes and accessories. They can see if their hair is messy, if their clothes are wrinkled or stained, or if their accessories match their outfit. They can also use the camera to try on different hats, glasses, earrings and necklaces and see how they look.

A guy I know uses his phone camera to check if his hair is still in place after a windy bike ride. He says he doesn't want to look like a mess when he arrives at his destination. He also uses it to make sure he doesn't have any bugs in his teeth from riding with his mouth open.

A girl I met at a party uses her phone camera to see if her lipstick is smudged or if she has any food stuck in her braces. She says she likes to keep her smile bright and shiny for the camera. She also uses it to take selfies with her friends and post them on social media.

A teacher I had in college uses his phone camera to check if his tie is straight and his shirt is tucked in. He says he wants to look professional and respectable in front of his students. He also uses it to scan QR codes and access online materials for his lectures.

Plumber: Sometimes, a plumber needs to see what's going on in a dark and narrow pipe. Instead of using a flashlight or a mirror, they can simply use their phone camera to peek inside. They can also take pictures or videos of the problem and show them to the customer or their boss. This way, they can save time and money while providing quality service.

Makeup artist: A makeup artist needs to have a good mirror to apply makeup on their clients or themselves. But what if they don't have one handy? They can use their phone camera as a mirror and zoom in or out to see the details. They can also use filters or effects to enhance their look or try different styles. They can also share their work with their followers on social media and get feedback or tips.

Detective: A detective needs to gather evidence and clues to solve a case. They can use their phone camera to take pictures of suspects, crime scenes, documents, fingerprints, etc. They can also use it to scan QR codes, barcodes, or other hidden messages. They can also use it to record audio or video of interviews or interrogations. They can also use it to disguise themselves or communicate with their partners.

A friend of mine uses her phone camera to check if her eyeliner is even and her mascara is not clumpy. She says she likes to enhance her natural beauty with some makeup. She also uses it to video call her boyfriend who lives in another city.

A coworker of mine uses his phone camera to check if his beard is trimmed and his nose hair is not visible. He says he likes to groom himself and maintain a clean appearance. He also uses it to record voice memos and reminders for his tasks.

They use the camera to spy on other people. They can pretend to take a selfie or a video call and secretly observe what other people are doing behind them. They can also use the camera to zoom in on someone's face and see their expression or reaction.

Have you ever wondered why smartphone has flashlight on it? You probably have never wondered. It is obviously for taking picture in the dark. You are right but it is not the only way that it is being used.

Look at the unconventional uses. Flashlight on smartphone is being used when you wake up in the middle of the night to find the way to bathroom or kitchen. Smartphone is always accessible. So you prefer using the flashlight to find your way to bathroom or kitchen in the dark.

In an other case, you feel a little bit toothache, you asked your mom to check your teeth. She uses the flashlight of her phone to see better.

Another creative yet unusual way to utilize your phone is to taking picture for anything and everything.

You're at a party and you see your crush talking to someone else. You want to make them jealous, so you take a selfie with a random stranger and post it on social media. You hope your crush will see it and realize what they're missing. But then you forget who the stranger is and you have to explain to your friends why you have a picture of them on your phone.

You're in a hurry and you need to remember where you parked your car. You take a picture of the parking lot sign and the number of your spot. But then you accidentally delete the picture and you have to wander around the lot for an hour looking for your car. You wish you had written it down instead.

You're at a restaurant and you order a delicious dish. You want to remember how it looks and tastes, so you take a picture of it before you dig in. But then you realize that the flash was on and you just blinded everyone in the restaurant. You apologize profusely and try to enjoy your meal, but you feel embarrassed and awkward.

You're at a museum and you see a beautiful painting. You want to remember the details and the colors, so you take a picture of it with your phone. But then you hear a loud alarm and a security guard comes running towards you. You didn't notice the sign that said "No photography allowed". You try to explain that you were just admiring the art, but you end up getting kicked out of the museum.

You're at a concert and you want to capture the moment. You take a video of your favorite song with your phone. But then you realize that the sound quality is terrible and all you can hear is your own voice singing along. You wish you had justenjoyed the music instead of trying to record it.

I see people takes panoramic picture of shelf so that they can remember and match the price of goods at checkout. When you ask cashier that she entered incorrect price, she goes to shelf and takes the picture to prove you the price is correct.
Some women snap the hair color product's picture with their phone and bring home to have her husband decide the color.

Necessity is the mother of invention. What happens when mother necessitates to stop her infant crying. She will invent the new use of smartphone. She will start playing all available ringtone and gave the phone to child as if it is a toy.

There are totally useless amusing applications available in smartphone. Such as ruler app that turns your phone to ruler. Or you use your phone as template to draw rounded corner. Check the 15 Most Completely Useless iPhone Apps link to see application in that kind.

Many people has now started to track their spouse where they are and call them for face time talk to make sure the spouse is not cheating.

Texting while driving is the worst weird use of the smartphone. The risk is so great, it is truly not worthed. I am wondering how this can be enforced and prevented altogether.

It is not too difficult to put together small band with the combination of guitar, piano and harmonica apps in your smartphone. It is quite interesting approach.

Do you carry your smartphone with you everywhere? If your answer is yes, then you are probably including to bathroom. Many people check their email, read news or surf the net when they are busy in the bathroom. I guess we should name this as nature call.

if you feel, some of the uses are normal . How about throwing the birds and make them angry. Isn't it strange?