In 2016, your smartphone is likely powerful enough for most of your tasks and needs, but there is always room for improvement via connected gadgets and accessories. What’s out there that you could be taking advantage of and looking cool while doing it? Take a glance at the following smartphone-connected gadgets that we think are not only neat but entirely useful.
Cool Smartphone Gadgets & Accessories For 2016:
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Cool Smartphone Gadgets & Accessories For 2016
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MisFit Shine
Looking for a fitness activity monitor? Look no further than MisFit Shine. It's discreet, roughly the size of a large coin, fully waterproof, and it connects to your mobile device via Bluetooth, giving you all the info on your daily activity whether you are walking, cycling, running, or swimming. It also shows your sleeping patterns, giving you data you may need to better yourself or change habits.
Check it out on Amazon here.
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Olloclip 4-IN-1
If you have a decent eye for photography, invest a few extra dollars and turn your iOS or Android smartphone into an almost-professional photo experience. With 4 different lenses to choose from (fisheye, wide-angle, 10x Macro and 15x Macro), Olloclip greatly expands the photographic possibilities of your iPhone 4, 4S, 5, 5C and 5S as well as Samsung S4 & S5. There are other variants for the plethora of devices out there as well.
Check it out on Amazon here.
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Holi Smart Connected LED Mood Lamp
Create vibrant lightscapes in your room with millions of color combinations via your smartphone. A single tap can take you from sunrise to sunset. The Holi app features over 50 themes to match every mood and moment, and all you have to do to complete the moment is throw in some music.
Check it out on Amazon here.
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Kensington Proximo Key
The ultimate key finder! Attach it to your keyring, and if you lose it, it will sound an alarm when you pass close by. It's easy to use, small, has good range, and operates with low battery consumption.
Check it out on Amazon here.
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Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 Elite Edition
The Parrot AR is a remote-controlled quadcopter operated through an iOS or Android smartphone or tablet! It is the ultimate toy for adults of today, available in 3 versions: sand, snow, and jungle. It is armed with an HD 720p camera for shooting videos/photos, and it has up to 12 minutes of flight time, along with the remarkable ability to perform front, back, or side flips for fun and challenging flying.
Check it out on Amazon here.
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Sphero 2.0: The App-Enabled Robotic Ball
What is Sphero? A robot? Smart Toy? A game? A smart ball? Honestly, Sphero is all of that and possibly more. It is tons of fun wrapped in a robotic ball controlled on your smartphone via Bluetooth connection. With a huge range of apps available for it, Sphero can be many things; it's up you to discover exactly what. Just be aware of his greatest enemy...the carpet.
Check it out on Amazon here.
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a-JAYS One Professional Earphones
Get rid of your factory default earphones. Sometimes, less is more and you don't really need everyone to see you have a high-quality pair of earphones. Instead, blow away those few that would really appreciate good sound with something they would not expect in the form of a-JAYS One Professional earbuds. A unique Swedish design deals with tangled cord problems, using completely flat cables while keeping good sound quality. All you need to do is relax and enjoy.
Check it out on Amazon here.
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Archos Beanie
Be even "cooler" on cold winter days by wearing the Archos Beanie. It's a nice-looking cold-weather hat with built-in bluetooth speakers and a microphone; it's easily controlled from your smartphone and can help you avoid having to expose more skin to the cold while talking on the phone.
Check it out on Amazon here.
