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Dominique James\/Shutterstock.comA smartphone\u2019s camera is always one of its most defining features. Good cameras allow you to better capture moments and scenery with clarity\u2014to be memorialized later on Instagram, of course. But what else can your phone\u2019s camera do besides take selfies? As it turns out, quite a bit! These cameras can handle so many cool functions that there are probably some you don\u2019t know about. We\u2019ve listed some of our favorite features that modern smartphone cameras can handle so that you can have a better idea of what you can do with yours when the opportunity arises. Turn It Into a Security Camera or Dash Cam Got an old smartphone lying around? Give it a new lease on life and repurpose it as a security camera or dash cam for your car. For the former, you\u2019ll want to download an app such as Manything (Android\/iOS). That\u2019ll let you watch live feeds and recorded video anywhere, save video to cloud storage, and get alerts whenever motion is detected. It\u2019s the perfect way to keep an eye on your pets, kids, and valuables without busting your budget. ibande\/Shutterstock.comIf you\u2019re more interested in converting it into a dash cam, our sister site How-to Geek has all the details for getting the hardware and apps you\u2019ll need to set that all up. It might not be quite as elegant or powerful as picking up a dedicated dash cam, but it\u2019s certainly more budget-friendly. Scan and Digitize Documents and Photos Got a box of… Click below to read the full story from How To Geek
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Dominique James\/Shutterstock.comA smartphone\u2019s camera is always one of its most defining features. Good cameras allow you to better capture moments and scenery with clarity\u2014to be memorialized later on Instagram, of course. But what else can your phone\u2019s camera do besides take selfies? As it turns out, quite a bit! 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