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In the market for a new smartphone? Whether yours has taken a splash in the pool one too many times or you’re just ready... 9 Ways to Repurpose That Old Smartphone

In the market for a new smartphone? Whether yours has taken a splash in the pool one too many times or you’re just ready to take advantage of the hottest new device releases coming up in the next few months, you may be wondering what to do with your oldie-but-still-goodie smartphone. Here’s a peek at nine ways to re-purpose your old phone into something new.

Bring Your Own Device

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A lot of schools have launched bring your own device initiatives, but some parents balk at sending Junior off to second grade with an expensive iPad. An old smartphone that still connects to WiFi can be a cool substitute, especially since his classmates won't know it no longer functions as a phone.

Image via nydailynews.com