Digital Smarts - Some Notions of What to Do With That Old Smartphone

The announcement of a new Apple iPhone always creates a scurry of activity in the smartphone arena as people decide whether or not to upgrade or change platforms. But what about that old phone of yours? Some may suggest selling your old phone, but many experts feel that can be risky. Identity theft is still a possibility even if you think you have cleared that phone of all your personal information. Jennifer Jolly, a USA TODAY tech columnist, put together a list of Genius things to do with an old smartphone. Some of her suggestions include using your old phone as part of video surveillance system for your home, or as a baby monitor. You can also use it to keep doing many of the functions it is already doing – media player, digital camera, or even as a toy for your kids and their apps.