1. Anti-spy glass
With this, you can watch creepy content on the subway without a twinge of conscience and calmly leaf through confidential documents in a cafe – those around you will not be able to see anything. This is because the anti-spy glass has a special coating, thanks to which the contents of the screen become visible only when looking at it at the right angle. If a person tries to look at your display from the side, they will only notice a black rectangle, as if the gadget is blocked.
Anti-spyware also works like a classic protective glass: it will help protect the display from cracks during falls and will save your smartphone from scratches if you are used to carrying it in your bag with your keys. To make using the accessory as convenient as possible, you should pay attention to the presence of an oleophobic, that is, fat-repellent, coating. If the glass has this, fingerprints will not remain on the display.
2. Payment sticker
A necessary thing for those who miss contactless payment and find QR codes inconvenient. The sticker is glued to the back panel of the smartphone or to the protective case. It looks like a regular gadget decoration, but it works like a duplicate of your plastic card. To pay for your purchase, you will need to touch your smartphone to the terminal.
All plastic bonuses are also retained. For example, VTB credit payment sticker, like the bank’s Opportunity Card, gives 2% cashback in top categories, including for shopping in supermarkets, taxi rides and lunches in cafes, and up to 30% for spending with partners. New customers will receive 20% cashback on all purchases in the first 30 days after receiving the sticker. The design of the sticker is stylish and laconic – a blue rectangle with three blue stripes. You can issue a sticker for free at VTB branches or through the VTB Online application.
3. Gamepad
This accessory will be appreciated by those who like to play strategy games, racing games or multiplayer RPGs in their free time. The gamepad looks like a joystick from a console with a slight difference: it has all the same buttons, and the plus is an element for connecting to a smartphone. It happens that the place for the gadget is placed between the petals of the gamepad – the smartphone stands so that the buttons are at the edges of the display. In other cases, the connection point is located on top of the joystick – the device is fixed using a special holder.
This accessory has several advantages. Firstly, the smartphone screen will always be fully open: important details will not be hidden behind your fingers. Secondly, it’s easier to control movements in the game – when controlling via a touchscreen, there is a danger of making an awkward swipe or an incorrect tap. Thirdly, with a gamepad, the smartphone will heat up less than when you hold it in your hand. To feel this effect even more, you can look for an accessory with a built-in cooling system that further cools the phone.
4. Magnetic power bank
A classic external battery is a useful accessory when you need to be constantly connected, but the gadget’s battery cannot cope with the load. With all its advantages, it also has a not-so-convenient feature: during charging, the wire can interfere with the full use of the smartphone – for example, answering calls or taking photos.
A magnetic power bank solves this problem. It is suitable for devices with a wireless charging option: the accessory is attached to the back of the smartphone and charges its battery. The phone itself will become a little thicker, but holding it in one hand will still be comfortable. The wire will only be needed at home – to power the power bank itself. It can also be useful for charging two devices at the same time: for example, a smartphone through a magnetic mount and headphones through a wire.
5. Monopod tripod
It may seem that this accessory is only useful for bloggers. But it has a lot of options for using it in life. A tripod will make it easier to take photos while traveling, especially if you’re traveling alone. With it you can create creative selfies, including using two hands in the frame. And finally, if you often cook using video recipes, it will be more convenient to refer to the video. You won’t have to look for a long time for somewhere to place the gadget, and then be afraid that it will fall and the display will not withstand the fight with the tabletop.
If you already have a blog or are thinking about developing your social networks, you can look for a tripod with additional capabilities. For example, a built-in ring lamp will free you from the problem of finding the perfect light, and a stabilizer will help you cope with a shaky picture.
6. Smart keychain
If you constantly forget where you left your smartphone, such a keychain will certainly make your life easier. It is enough to connect the accessory with the gadget through the application, then attach the keychain to your keys, put it in your bag pocket or in any other convenient place. The next time you can’t find your smartphone, you just need to press the button on the key fob. The smartphone will ring even if it is in silent mode.
This scheme also works in reverse. The keychain can be attached to those things that you often spend a long time looking for or are afraid of losing: for example, to the same keys, a bag, a bicycle, or even to the collar of your beloved dog. If necessary, you will need to go to the smartphone application and click on the appropriate command. If you do not hear a signal, you can use the application to see on the map where the accessory is located.
VTB Bank (PJSC). General license No. 1,000 for banking operations was issued by the Central Bank of the Russian Federation on July 8, 2015.
