Useful cell phone accessories



By: Brad Tripp

The car increases speed, the blinker is shown and into the next lane she goes. The speed limit allows increased speed. She reaches her target speed and goes around the corner. Her phone falls out of cup holder and onto the floor. It begins to ring very loudly. What she wouldn’t do for a Bluetooth headset or maybe a phone holder. Today’s technology offers thousands of small conveniences, also known as accessories, to make life with your phone easier.

Every phone is different, from its size to content. To help make a phone a better experience for anyone, accessories are a must. Some popular accessories include screen protectors, cases and headphones, plus much more. Besides these common accessories, there are many not so common accessories out there.

One accessory that few people are aware of is the expandable memory card. Not to be confused with the SD card (typically used in cameras), expendable memory cards are also called micro SD cards. Amazon.com has them in a variety of options, expanding memory from half of a gigabyte up to 64 gigabytes. These can range from $5 to $60, depending on brand and memory size.

Another somewhat uncommon accessory is a swatch. According to Amazon.com, these are Bluetooth remotes to control your phone to make a call, get a message or receive notifications without getting out your phone. A swatch would be perfect for riding in the card or using while your hands are busy elsewhere.

Other things you may know about for your phone include Bluetooth headsets, headphones and styluses. Bluetooth headphones and headsets allow hands free talking for moments of walking, running or driving. Headphones allow you to listen to music or calls for mere enjoyment and sound quality while offering privacy. You can find these on many websites and in department stores. According to a comparison between Wal-Mart and Amazon, prices on these vary on quality and range from $5 to $300.

All in all, phones are a part of most Americans’ lives and accessories simply help to make them easier to use and to keep us safe.