Produced by: Priya Singh
This year we have several long weekends lined up. If you are planning to bank on them, here are a few gadgets, apps, and tools that you need to keep in mind to make the most out of your trips.
One of the most important things that you need to carry are chargers and power banks. They will not only keep your devices powered throughout the trip but also keep the battery anxiety away. You can also opt for wireless and MagSafe chargers as they are much easier to use
Doesn’t matter where you are going, there are times when the network will be an issue. To avoid getting lost in such circumstances, always download the offline map of the place you're visiting on your Google Maps app so that you can navigate easily even without internet connectivity
A good noise-cancelling headphone or earbuds can be a great way to block out the noise on a plane or train ride. You can opt for options with active noise cancelling (ANC) like Sony WH-1000XM4, OnePlus Buds 3, JBL Tune Beam TWS earbuds, Apple AirPods Pro and more
While many of you might have a good camera smartphone already, but carrying a GoPro camera for a bike road trip or skiing trip can enhance your experience and coverage by a lot
Losing your smartphone when you are on a trip can be disastrous. To avoid this situation, you can prepare well by installing an anti-theft app for your smartphone before your trip. Android users can opt for Find My Device by Google, Life360 while the iPhone users can simply turn on their ‘Stolen Device Protection’ tool and also track their devices using Find My for Apple products.
Carrying a lot of cash during a trip is not exactly safe. You should always have digital payments apps like Paytm, Google Pay, or PhonePe installed on your smartphone in case you run out of cash during your vacation. It is always wise to have it set up before you reach your destination