{"id":399701,"date":"2021-06-13T14:59:29","date_gmt":"2021-06-13T12:59:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/?p=399701"},"modified":"2021-06-13T15:00:14","modified_gmt":"2021-06-13T13:00:14","slug":"10-useful-smartphone-gadgets-from-microscopes-to-haptic-sneakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/399701-10-useful-smartphone-gadgets-from-microscopes-to-haptic-sneakers.html","title":{"rendered":"10 useful smartphone gadgets \u2014 from microscopes to haptic sneakers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From attachable camera lenses to gamepad controllers, there is a myriad of strange and useful gadgets available to enhance your smartphone experience.<\/p>\n<p>Every year smartphone become sleeker and more powerful, with better processors, cameras, charging, and battery life.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are very few truly unique features to choose from between brands. Sometimes it is even difficult to distinguish between smartphone models.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, the third-party accessory market is thriving with interesting and weird gadgets which are capable of building upon your phone&#8217;s features and components and extending their capabilities further.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve assembled 10 of the most unconventional and handy devices that can make using your smartphone more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Ava Automated Videoing Assistant<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you like to shoot videos in which you are present but don\u2019t have a dedicated cameraman, then the Ava automated videoing assistant is the solution for you.<\/p>\n<p>This tracking robot holds and connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth and offers a dedicated app with AI tracking that can follow people, faces, animals, and objects as they move, ensuring the subject never goes out of shot.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a manual mode that allows for remote controlled shooting of panoramas, time-lapse videos, among others.<\/p>\n<p>An optional EyeSite module adds support for tracking in popular video calling and recording apps like Zoom, WhatsApp, FaceTime, Instagram, and TikTok.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-10.15.38.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-399711\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-10.15.38-640x368.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-10.15.38-640x368.png 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-10.15.38-600x345.png 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-10.15.38-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-10.15.38-1536x884.png 1536w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-10.15.38-2048x1179.png 2048w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-10.15.38-1200x691.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>NexDock 360<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In simple terms, the Nexdock Touch is a laptop shell with a functional full HD touch display, keyboard, and touchpad.<\/p>\n<p>With no built-in CPU, memory, or OS of its own, it is powered by connecting an Android smartphone via a USB-C cable.<\/p>\n<p>Once connected, it provides a Windows-like interface for your Android apps, allowing for easier navigation, resizing of windows, faster multitasking, and streaming videos on a bigger screen.<\/p>\n<p>It also supports connectivity to PCs, laptops, servers, TV sticks, and gaming consoles via an HDMI connection.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-11.55.01.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-399713\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-11.55.01.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-11.55.01.png 1660w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-11.55.01-560x400.png 560w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-11.55.01-602x430.png 602w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-11.55.01-768x549.png 768w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-11.55.01-1536x1097.png 1536w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-11.55.01-1200x857.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Symphonica Trumpet <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>No need to waste time connecting your smartphone to a Bluetooth speaker if you have the elegant Symphonica Trumpet.<\/p>\n<p>This natural wood horn speaker amplifies your smartphone\u2019s sound by channelling it through a patented acoustic chamber.<\/p>\n<p>Not only does this increase volume, but the company claims it provides higher clarity and better dynamic range with fuller, warmer, and richer tones than your smartphone&#8217;s speaker.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Symphonica-acoustic-speaker.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-399739\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Symphonica-acoustic-speaker-640x426.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Symphonica-acoustic-speaker-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Symphonica-acoustic-speaker-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Symphonica-acoustic-speaker-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Symphonica-acoustic-speaker.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Helm Bolt<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The dropping of 3.5mm headphone jacks from flagship smartphones may come as an annoyance to many who must now buy converter cables to use older headphones.<\/p>\n<p>Helm Bolt, however, saw an opportunity to turn them into something useful, by adding a high-end Digital to Analogue Converter (DAC) which can improve the audio quality output of your smartphone.<\/p>\n<p>This is the perfect solution for audiophiles who use high-fidelity headphones and streaming services but find that their phone\u2019s built-in conversion is just not up to scratch.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/helm-audio-audio-accessory-helm-bolt-dac-amp-mqa-certified-pre-order-today-840020800071-wireless-headphones-wireless-earbuds-audiophile-15314534465672_1200x-e1622555241650.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-399709\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/helm-audio-audio-accessory-helm-bolt-dac-amp-mqa-certified-pre-order-today-840020800071-wireless-headphones-wireless-earbuds-audiophile-15314534465672_1200x-e1622555241650.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/helm-audio-audio-accessory-helm-bolt-dac-amp-mqa-certified-pre-order-today-840020800071-wireless-headphones-wireless-earbuds-audiophile-15314534465672_1200x-e1622555241650.png 1200w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/helm-audio-audio-accessory-helm-bolt-dac-amp-mqa-certified-pre-order-today-840020800071-wireless-headphones-wireless-earbuds-audiophile-15314534465672_1200x-e1622555241650-593x400.png 593w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/helm-audio-audio-accessory-helm-bolt-dac-amp-mqa-certified-pre-order-today-840020800071-wireless-headphones-wireless-earbuds-audiophile-15314534465672_1200x-e1622555241650-637x430.png 637w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/helm-audio-audio-accessory-helm-bolt-dac-amp-mqa-certified-pre-order-today-840020800071-wireless-headphones-wireless-earbuds-audiophile-15314534465672_1200x-e1622555241650-300x202.png 300w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/helm-audio-audio-accessory-helm-bolt-dac-amp-mqa-certified-pre-order-today-840020800071-wireless-headphones-wireless-earbuds-audiophile-15314534465672_1200x-e1622555241650-768x518.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>ArcX Sports Ring<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This handy smart sports ring comes with a joystick which allows you to control various functions on your smartphone or other connected Bluetooth devices from your finger.<\/p>\n<p>It lets you navigate the interface, answer calls, and control music playback, making it suitable for uninterrupted exercise sessions or even to interact with your phone while driving, so you don&#8217;t have to take your eyes off the road or your hands off the steering wheel.<\/p>\n<p>The ArcSports Ring is small, but the company claims that its battery lasts for up to five days with just one hour of charging.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ArcX-sports-ring.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-399715 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ArcX-sports-ring.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ArcX-sports-ring.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/ArcX-sports-ring-600x338.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Xenvo Pro Lens kit <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Xenvo Pro Lens kit brings your smartphone camera a little closer to a professional DSLR camera.<\/p>\n<p>A wide lens extends your smartphone camera\u2019s field of view by 45%, while the macro lens lets you magnify shots to take clear close-up photos.<\/p>\n<p>The kit includes these two lenses and an attachment bracket, together with a small attachable LED light to illuminate subjects.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Xenvo-Lens-Kit.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-399737\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Xenvo-Lens-Kit-640x426.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Xenvo-Lens-Kit-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Xenvo-Lens-Kit-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Xenvo-Lens-Kit-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Xenvo-Lens-Kit.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Carson MicroFlip Pocket Microscope<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Macro lenses on smartphones are getting better at capturing great close-up shots, but they don&#8217;t reveal microscopic details yet.<\/p>\n<p>Biologists and the inquisitive who want to explore the finer details of the world might find great value in a pocket microscope which can be fitted to your smartphone camera.<\/p>\n<p>The Carson MicroFlip Pocket Microscope allows for between 100 and 250 times magnification, and comes with\u00a0a built-in LED flashlight and UV light, powered by a single AA battery.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Carson-microscope.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-399751\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Carson-microscope-640x426.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Carson-microscope-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Carson-microscope-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Carson-microscope-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Carson-microscope.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>Bigsofti<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Although smartphone camera night modes have seen great improvements over the last few years, the truth is that nothing works as well as proper lighting to get perfect shots in dark environments.<\/p>\n<p>The Bigsofti is a powerful but compact soft LED light with a clamp for easily attaching to your smartphone, tablet, or laptop.<\/p>\n<p>It offers five brightness and three colour settings to adjust lighting to your preference.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-16.45.10.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-399759 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-16.45.10-e1622560443598-640x414.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-16.45.10-e1622560443598-640x414.png 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-16.45.10-e1622560443598-600x389.png 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-16.45.10-e1622560443598-768x497.png 768w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-16.45.10-e1622560443598-1536x995.png 1536w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-16.45.10-e1622560443598-1200x777.png 1200w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-06-01-at-16.45.10-e1622560443598.png 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\">Razer Kishi Gaming Controller<\/h3>\n<p>Mobile gaming has become big business, and any serious mobile gamer will know it&#8217;s not optimal to be using touch controls while obscuring your display with your thumbs.<\/p>\n<p>The Razer Kishi gamepad for Android and iOS snaps onto the back and sides of your smartphone and is powered and connected by a USB-C or Lightning connector.<\/p>\n<p>The gamepad includes two thumbsticks, a D-pad, triggers, and the typical actions buttons you would find on a gaming console controller.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Razer-Kishi-new-e1622555984357.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-399719\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Razer-Kishi-new-e1622555984357.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Razer-Kishi-new-e1622555984357.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Razer-Kishi-new-e1622555984357-567x400.jpg 567w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Razer-Kishi-new-e1622555984357-609x430.jpg 609w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Razer-Kishi-new-e1622555984357-768x542.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><strong>DropLabs E01 sneakers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The DropLabs EP 01 haptic sneakers are designed to provide a \u201cfull body sound experience\u201d with 360-degree vibrations around the foot of the wearer that are synced via Bluetooth to the audio you are listening to on your smartphone or computer.<\/p>\n<p>The company says these shoes transform listening to music, movies, and games into an immersive, live experience.<\/p>\n<p>There is also a low-latency gaming package that includes cables to directly connect to your PC for the shortest possible delay between in-game audio and the haptic feedback on the shoes.<\/p>\n<p>The shoes offers 6 hours of battery life and are charged using a magnetic charger which is connected to their backs.<\/p>\n<p><a  data-lightbox=\"post-image\" href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DropLabs.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-399723\" src=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DropLabs-640x426.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DropLabs-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DropLabs-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DropLabs-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/DropLabs.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 class=\"my-4\"><b>Now read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/mybroadband.co.za\/news\/gadgets\/397157-this-is-why-i-am-broke-2.html\" rel=\"bookmark\">This is why I am broke<\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From attachable camera lenses to gamepad controllers, there is a myriad of strange and useful gadgets available for your 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