For smarter smartphones
Eight cool techs heighten your smartphone experience, writes Balqis Lim
The Levin 10 Port USB innovative retractable charge cable will free you from searching for cables. It can support up to 10 devices simultaneously; just pull out the built-in cable and immediately charge your device.
It has a Smart Charge feature which means the USB ports can automatically identify the voltage of different devices and provide the suitable amount of power to smartphones, tablets, music players, cameras, and more. Price: US$38.99 at Amazon.com These days, smartphones can also double up as a computer. The only problem is typing on the smartphone can be a challenge for those with bigger thumbs. For those who still prefer a physical keyboard, the 1byone Foldable Bluetooth Keyboard features a tri-fold design that allows you to fold it into a pocket-sized device. The keyboard works for 64 hours on continuous use or 114 days in standby mode, and takes less than four hours to charge. Price: US$31.99 at Amazon.com Keep yourself prepared for unfavourable weather with the Spigen universal waterproof pouch. It is IPX8 rated and can fit phones up to 15.2cm in length. The lightweight case comes with a clear surface that is touch-responsive and user-friendly locks that snap tightly shut to prevent water exposure.
Price: US$7.99 at Amazon.com Imagine millions of tiny suction cups at the back of your case providing grip to almost anything. The revolutionary anti-gravity phone case by Mega Tiny Corp magically sticks to surfaces such as mirrors, glass, tile, whiteboards, kitchen cabinets and more without that sticky feeling.
Not just for YouTubers, it’s also perfect for when you’re cooking. Price: US$18.99 at Amazon.com THE Belkin RockStar is a new way to share and mix your music with friends. Simply plug the splitter into any device, which can connect up to five headphones, and start sharing. Since mixing and fade-ins are controlled by each connected device, the splitter allows you to mix songs effortlessly by plugging in another music player.
The Rockstar also has the ability to split speakers. This splitter makes an effective learning tool as up to five students can listen to the same audiobook or podcast at a time. Price: US$13.53 at Amazon.com