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How to Buy a Smartphone Holder for Your Bike or Car

 

HIGHLIGHTS

• A smartphone holder lets you use phones for navigation while driving
• There are various types of mounts out there for bikes, cars
• You need to check whether the mount prevents your phone from shaking

If you drive a car or ride a bike, the chances are that you’ve seriously considered getting a smartphone mount at some point. A smartphone mount helps you keep your smartphone in a fixed spot with the screen facing you, so that you can use it to control music playback or for navigation via apps such as Google Maps.

Navigation is probably the single most useful driving related feature in smartphones and we strongly recommend getting a mount for this purpose. No one wants to risk an accident simply because the smartphone was placed in a spot that prevents you from looking at the road ahead. That’s why you need a mount for your phone. Here’s what you need to keep in mind before buying a smartphone mount.

Buying a smartphone mount for your car

The first thing you need to know when buying a smartphone mount for your car is where you want to place the mount.

Different types of car smartphone mounts
There are four types of smartphone mounts for cars most commonly available in the market:

1. Dashboard mounts: These are attached to the dashboard.
2. Windscreen mounts: Attached to the windscreen.
3. Air vent mounts: A clip-on mount placed on the AC vent.
4. CD mounts: If your car has a CD player that you don’t use, this mount goes there instead.

A magnet-based AC mount
Photo Credit: Mpow/ Amazon

Dashboard and windscreen mounts tend to leave marks that may be hard to clean, so keep that in mind before buying. We also feel that both of these tend to block a small part of the windscreen, thus obscuring your view of the road a little, which are two things you should keep in mind before buying one of these.

A windscreen and dashboard mount
Photo Credit: Mystical Master/ Amazon

CD and air vent mounts don’t block your view at all and we prefer those for that reason. As long as your car has a CD player that sits flush with the dashboard, there should be no problem using a CD mount. Some cars have differently designed CD players that may make using this mount a little difficult. Of course, if you still use the CD player in your car, then CD mounts are not an option at all. The air vent mounts tend to block a part of the AC, but they don’t have any other obvious downsides.

A CD mount with claw grip
Photo Credit: Koomus/ Amazon

We prefer the CD mount because we don’t use the CD player in our car anymore, and its placement ensures that our view of the road isn’t obstructed. However, your needs may vary, so pick a mount accordingly.

How the mount holds your smartphone
Once you’re sure which type of a mount you want, the next step is to see how the mount holds your smartphone. Some mounts use a magnet while others use a claw-like grip to physically hold your smartphone. Smartphone mounts with a magnet sometimes require you to stick a magnet to the back of your smartphone or to the case and there’s another type that requires you to place the magnet between the phone and the case. If you don’t mind attaching this magnet to your phone, then the advantage is that in most cases you won’t need to change the smartphone mount when you change your phone.

A magnet-based smartphone holder
Photo Credit: LAX Gadgets/ Amazon

The magnet works just fine with most phones, unless it’s extremely large and housed in a particularly heavy case. The claw-grip mount physically holds your smartphone and there’s no “one-size-fits-all” model here. If your phone is very large or very small, you might have to buy a new mount. If you’re buying this type of a mount, be sure to check whether the claws have some cushioning in the form of a soft padding material. If not, then the hard plastic could scratch your phone.

Another thing to watch out for is whether the claws trigger the touchscreen on your smartphone, something owners of phones with an edge display (such as the Samsung Galaxy S8+) should worry about. However, if you’re particularly worried about the smartphone falling off, then this type of a mount will give you some peace of mind. That said, in our experience magnet-based mounts tend to be very secure even if they don’t have claws gripping your phone from all sides.

A smartphone holder with claw grip

Once you’ve figured this out and narrowed down your choices, check whether the smartphone mount has a plastic stem connecting the mount to the part that grips your car. If yes, then this stem shouldn’t be very long. The longer the stem, the more your smartphone shakes when you’re driving and that means it’s harder to get all the information you need at a glance.

Buying a smartphone mount for your motorcycle

A smartphone mount for motorcycles is not an easy purchase at all. You’ll have to place the phone on your bike’s handlebar or stem, which means that there’s always the worry that an opportunistic thief could grab your phone and run. Note that if you can't mount it on the handlebar, lots of bike smartphone holders can be mounted on the stem, as you can see here. However, if you need your smartphone for navigation, then buying a mount is an absolute necessity.

Different types of motorcycle smartphone mounts
There are lots of different types of motorcycle mounts for smartphones but the four major ones we found are as follows.

1. Ram mounts: These hold your phone in an X-shaped grip.
2. Mounts with a case: As the name suggests, these mounts have a smartphone case attached.
3. Frame with a waterproof bag: This mount comes with a waterproof cover.
4. Universal bracket: This smartphone mount comes with two grips on the side, which accommodates larger or smaller phones easily.

If you don’t have a waterproof smartphone, you should get a transparent waterproof cover for the phone, which allows you to use the touchscreen even if the phone is inside the cover. The frame bag with a waterproof cover takes care of this so this may be the most useful during monsoons. Alternatively, you could get a waterproof phone case and use it with any of the other types of smartphone mounts.

Bike mount with waterproof bag
Photo Credit: Vheelocytin/ Amazon

The universal bracket works with the most amount of smartphones but it’s not the most secure mount. The mount with a case is good if you don’t use a case with your smartphone, but the downside is that it may become useless if you change your phone.

Universal bracket holder for bikes
Photo Credit: Gioiabazar/ Amazon

The ram mount is the most secure smartphone mount for motorcycles as its X-shaped grip keeps the phone locked in one place. If you’re buying this one, be sure to check if the grip touches any part of the screen. Particularly with bezel-free phones, there’s a chance that it may activate the touchscreen on its own. And of course, you need to buy a waterproof case to keep your phone safe.

Ram mount for bikes
Photo Credit: Ram Rail/ Amazon

We hope this guide helped you buy a smartphone mount for your car or motorcycle. If you have any more suggestions, let us know via the comments. For more tutorials, visit our How To section.

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How to Link Aadhaar Number, Mobile Phone Using IVR for Re-Verification

  

HIGHLIGHTS

• Subscribers need to dial 14546 from their phones
• They will receive an OTP, which is needed for verification to be complete
• Corporate customers do not need to link mobile number and Aadhaar

The ongoing Aadhaar-mobile SIM card re-verification process has just become a little easier for people across the country. Consumers can now simply dial a central number, regardless the network, to link their mobile number with Aadhaar number. This will bring a sigh of relief for consumers across the country, who only had the option to visit offline stores run by their operators to link the two till now. Now, they can use the IVR service from their homes instead, cutting out the hassle involved in going to physical outlets. Consumers have till February 6 to link their mobile number with Aadhaar.

How to link Aadhaar with mobile phone number

If you want to re-verify your phone number by linking it to Aadhaar, the process is rather simple. You just need to keep your Aadhaar number at hand. Whether you are on Airtel, Idea, Jio, and Vodafone or any other operator, you simply need to call the toll-free number 14546 from the phone number. Follow these steps, as directed by the IVR, to complete the re-verification process.

1. When you call 14546, you will be asked to select whether you are an Indian national or an NRI by selecting the respective option
2. Next, you will have to give consent to link Aadhaar with your phone number by pressing 1
3. After that, you need to provide your Aadhaar number and press 1 to confirm
4. This step generates the OTP, which you will receive on your mobile phone
5. Now, you need to enter your phone number
6. Here, you are asked to give consent to your operator to pick your name, photo and date of birth from UIDAI data base
7. The IVR now mentions the last four digits of your number to confirm that you have keyed in the right number
8. If the number is correct, you can enter the OTP you received on SMS
9. You must press 1 to complete the Aadhaar-mobile number re-verification process
10. If you hold another phone number, you can link that too by pressing 2 and following the steps provided by the IVR system. Keep your other mobile phone handy as you will receive the OTP on this number.

The OTP you receive for Aadhaar-mobile phone re-verification is valid for 30 minutes, so you can use it even there is some network glitch and the call terminates prematurely. Subscribers who are on corporate plans do not need to need to undergo the re-verification process. So far, Airtel, Idea, and Vodafone have activated the service. Since Jio takes Aadhaar number to activate the SIM card, subscribers do not need to re-verify on the network, a customer care executive told

Smartron t.phone P With 5000mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  

HIGHLIGHTS

• Smartron t.phone P comes with a price tag of Rs. 7,999
• t.phone P will go on sale through Flipkart starting January 17
• It includes 1TB free t.cloud storage

Smartron has launched the t.phone P in India as its newest model under the t.phone range. The new smartphone comes with a price tag of Rs. 7,999 and will be exclusively available through Flipkart. The first flash sale will begin on January 17 at 12 noon. Smartron is also offering 1TB free cloud storage via its t.cloud service.

The dual-SIM (Nano) Smartron t.phone P runs Android 7.1.1 Nougat and comes with a full metal body. The smartphone features a 5.2-inch HD (720x1280 pixels) IPS display and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 SoC with four processing cores at 1.4GHz and the other four cores at 1.1GHz, coupled with 3GB of RAM. It has a 13-megapixel camera sensor on the rear with f/2.2 aperture and an LED flash, while a 5-megapixel, fixed-focus, f/2.2 aperture-equipped secondary camera sensor is available on the front along with a low-light flash. There are preloaded features such as Beautify, HDR, Panorama, Time Lapse, and Burst mode alongside a selfie-centric Wide Selfie to accompany the available camera hardware.

Smartron has provided 32GB onboard storage on the t.phone P that is expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB) that comes in a hybrid dual-SIM configuration. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone has 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.1, GPS/ A-GPS, and Micro-USB with OTG support. Sensors on board include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, and proximity sensor. A fingerprint sensor is also available on the back of the smartphone that not just secures the experience but also lets users take pictures or answer calls with just one tap. Besides, the handset packs a 5000mAh battery that is touted to deliver more than two days of power on a single charge. The battery also supports a fast-charging technology that enables a full-day charge in 90 minutes of time. Likewise, the massive battery pack is capable of charging other devices such as smartphones, smartbands, and Bluetooth speakers via OTG support.

"The t.phone P is inspired by the multi-faceted, on the move, globally aware Indian consumer. This is a person who expects more from his phone without any compromises and without stretching the seams of his pockets. With a massive 5000mAh battery and an all-metal body, we’ve merged power and beauty into the t.phone P. To top it, we have layered it with Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 processing might give millions of Indians an enviable device at an exceptional price," said Amit Boni, Vice President Sales and Marketing, Smartron, in a press statement.

With the arrival of the t.phone P, Smartron now has three models its smartphone portfolio that also includes the srt.phone and the original t.phone. Established in India in March 2016, the Hyderabad-based company recently expanded its presence and entered the Middle-East market. It had received an undisclosed sum of funding from cricketer Sachin Tendulkar.