Here’s another great use for a smart phone. When you have some small print to read, perhaps a serial number on the back side of a pump in a dark little room, use your smart phone camera zoom option. It works like a magnifying glass and the flash (or the flash light function) will let you see when you can’t.

On the other hand, if you are just getting old, like me, and your eyes no longer focus so well on the fine print, you can grab your smart phone when reading glasses aren’t handy. Reading menus in those dark romantic restaurants just got easier. Yet another reason to obtain and use a smart phone.

If that purchase isn’t yet in your budget (because cost is the only reason not to have one of these), you can try this Wallet Magnifier. It’s a pocket Frenel Lens and worth the space in your wallet. If only because you can start a fire with it in a survival situation.

Hat tip to Lex for finding this cool little useful tool. I’ll be adding one to my wallet. Here’s the link at Amazon. Since shipping costs are high, I bought the 10 pack for $8 total and will distribute to my buds.