What you can do with your old iPhone

Mark your calendars, it's still this time of year! Later in the day, Apple will finally unveil the new highly anticipated iPhones and many of its other products.

Chief Executive Tim Cook will lead the event which will begin at 10 am PDT in Apple's Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, California.

The general consensus is that Apple will release three new iPhones in 2018, including two of Apple's largest smartphones.

And as usual, if you are looking to get the most out of Apple Land, you are probably wondering what you can do with your old iPhone. Here are some suggestions:

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1. Try to exchange

If you plan to get a new glossy iPhone quickly and you do not need to keep your old iPhone, you can check its recovery value with your carrier. IPhones retain a little better value than other smartphones, so you can get a reasonable amount.

Many operators also launch promotions whenever a new iPhone is available, so watch for them. You could get more for your old iPhone than what is normally offered. Retailers like Target, GameStop, Amazon and Best Buy have also their own recovery programs for older iPhones, keep checking out the best deals possible.

2. You can sell it

If your iPhone is still in good condition, try selling it online. Amazon Marketplace, eBay and Craigslist are all popular sites on which to sell where you can get a decent value. Facebook's own market is also a good place to try to sell things.

You can also try specialized services like Decluttr, uSell, Gazelle, Glyde and NextWorth. Click here to learn more about these services.

Tip: If you have the charger, the box and the original packaging of your iPhone, you can get an even higher selling price.

Everything is also about presentation. Take well-lit quality photos from different angles and be very specific about the status of your iPhone, especially if it's still in good condition.

Be realistic when setting your prices and be open to genuine offers from people looking to haggle a bit. But above all, be honest and reasonable with your online transactions.

Remember, before you sell or trade a device via any method, you will have to delete all the data. Click here for helpful tips on how you should erase, erase, delete or erase files from your gadgets.

3. Use it as a security camera

Did you know that you can use the camera of your old iPhone as a mini-surveillance system? You may want to look at a specific drawer, a medicine cabinet, a jewelry box, your booth at work, the door of your room if you have roommates or what is going on in your hotel room during your absence.

A number of applications are available. Presence is a popular option, but you can also use apps like Manything and Alfred.

Most of these applications offer live video streaming and even motion detection alerts. Keep an eye on your front door, use it as a nanny camera or check your pets when traveling. The possibilities are limitless.

4.Reuse it as a universal remote control

If you keep losing your remotes, you can make your life easier by using your old iPhone as a universal remote for your streaming devices. And this is not just for Apple TV. You can download apps for your Smart TV gadgets, Roku, Amazon Fire or Google Chrome and control them in one place.

Just have your iPhone next to your couch or bed (proper support is required) and you will never be looking for your remotes.

If you want to control other non-smart TVs and other home theater equipment, check out the Pronto Smart Universal Remote. This gadget works in combination with the Peel Smart Remote app and turns your iPhone into a universal remote that can handle almost any gadget with traditional infrared remotes.

Best of all, with your streaming gadget apps, you can download all your smart appliance apps to your old iPhone and turn them into a central controller for your smart light bulbs, smart thermostats, water heaters, and more.

5. Turn him into a bedside companion

Try to imagine your bedside table by turning your old iPhone into a bedside alarm clock.

You can still use the built-in alarm functions of the iPhone, but you can still get additional features with one of the many interesting alarm applications available in the App Store. .

And it will not only help you get up and shine, your old iPhone can also help you sleep. Look for white noise generators, binaural beat applications, or relaxation apps like Slumber that offer a collection of sleep meditations and bedtime stories.

6. Keep it as your backup phone

And of course, you can still keep your old iPhone as a backup in case something happens with your new iPhone.

If you are storing an unused iPhone for an extended period of time (from a few hours to a few weeks), leave the battery charged at 50% before turning it off for storage. For even longer periods, turn on your phone every six months and plug it in for 50% recharge.

THESE IPHONES HAVE A SERIOUS CHALLENGE

Before you rush to buy the latest Apple news, you may want to check your current iPhone first. He could qualify for a replacement due to a serious defect. Tap or click here to find out how.