Smartphones, from iPhones to Androids, have changed human life forever. Now, everyone has a smartphone. The chances are, you have friends or family members that are obsessed with their phones and never put them down - even you might be a little addicted. The craziest part about smartphone usage in 2021 is, less than 15 years ago, smartphones were not even close to how popular they are now. However, major technological advancements have changed all of that.
What was once a luxury item for making calls and sending texts is now a multimedia force that people can do pretty much anything they like with – the entertainment opportunities that smartphones offer are truly endless.
If you’re looking for new ways you can use your smartphone to keep you entertained throughout 2021, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s look.
1.Sports streaming
Sports streaming, from football to the UFC, has a giant global audience. Every month, streaming apps and websites, like NBA TV, draw insane viewing numbers as people use their smartphones to watch games, whether they’re sitting comfortably at home or are walking outside. So, if you’re a sports fan, you should consider streaming games online. Remember, there are lots of sports events to look forward to in 2021, so there’s never been a better time to join the sports streaming community!
2.Movie and music streaming
The current generation is the luckiest and most privileged in history when it comes to movie and music entertainment. Now, just by pulling your smartphone out of your pocket, you can load up any song, album, or movie you like within seconds. Of course, this is only achievable through streaming services.
For movies, the best streaming service is widely regarded to be Netflix, as it has the greatest choice of movies.
Music streaming, however, can overwhelm people with choice. There’s Apple Music, Tidal, Spotify, YouTube Music, and Amazon Music, just to name some of the services. Here’s a smart tip, though: all these music streaming services offer free trials. So, for the remainder of 2021, you can use a month’s trial for each platform, which will carry you over into 2022. After all your free trials have ended, you can decide which streaming provider you think is the best and start a paid subscription with them.
3.Relaxation
Smartphones are an underrated tool for relaxation. Now, you can download mediation apps, like Headspace, and watch ASMR videos through YouTube. These are a great way to relax and unwind your mind during these difficult times – so give it a try, you won’t regret it!
4.Gaming
10 years ago, smartphone gaming was a niche industry. At that time, gamers were primarily concerned with console gaming – and only a small percentage of the population truly cared about mobile gaming. Now, smartphone gaming is a colossal force. Everyone is using their smartphones to play games in their time off, whether it’s free games from the app store (Among Us! is a fan favorite, right now) or purchasable games, like Minecraft - which has dominated mobile gaming for several years.
You won’t have a minute to get bored this year.
