Smartphone Hacks for Travelling

Take a screenshot of travel directions, then turn off location services to conserve battery life.

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You can also download maps for offline navigation using apps like City Maps 2Go and OsmAnd.

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Buy a battery pack or case to keep your phone charged even if there are no outlets nearby.

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Take a picture of your fridge or pantry before you go to the store to remember which groceries you need to buy.

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If you lose your phone a lot, change the background to your name and emergency contact information in order to keep track of it if it gets lost.

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Switching your phone to airplane mode will make it charge faster.

 

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Using Wi-Fi-enabled apps like Google Voice or Skype allow you to make free international calls.

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Keep travel information in one place -- like a note on your phone or an app like TripIt -- so you don't have to waste time or data searching for it.

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The USB port on the back of most TVs can be used to charge your phone if you're traveling.

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In order to get the perfect travel shot, hold down the photo capture button to take a bunch of pictures all at once.

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If you have a poor signal, put your phone on airplane mode and then turn airplane mode off. The phone will then connect to the nearest cell tower.

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Put your phone in a cup to amplify the volume of music or alarms.

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Apple earbuds will magnetically stick to a MacBook's screen so you don't lose them.

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Bring a power strip with you in case you run out of outlets to charge your phone in the hotel or at the airport.

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Use Wi-Fi whenever possible. It will save you a ton of money on data.

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Roll down your car windows if you don't have a signal -- it can go a long way to helping you stay connected.

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