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Useful Phone Hacks That Can Really Make a Difference

Use Your Headphones as a Remote Shutter

Why: Because you hate taking old-school selfies with your arm in the photo. And you don’t want to buy a selfie stick!

How: Plug your headphones into your phone and use the volume buttons to snap photos.

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Source: 5-Minute Crafts

Not everyone wants to take regular close-up selfies, where you see one arm in the photo. This is perfect for taking selfies but in a more professional way. Say cheese!

Random phone fact: the first “smartphone” dates back to 1997. This is one of the better mobile phone facts. The first smartphone was the Ericsson GS88 “Penelope” model, which ended up becoming the first mobile phone that was called a “smartphone.” The term stuck, as you probably noticed. And now everything from cars to house alarms are called “smart.”