If you have an old iPhone lying around that you don’t want to trade in, it can still be useful as an e-book reader, media hub, webcam, and more.
When it comes to purchasing a new iPhone, most people are likely to trade in or sell their old model. And while previous iPhone generations can have solid trade-in value, holding onto your old iPhone may prove to be the best way to maximize its value. Even iPhones that are several generations old still have highly capable cameras, processors, and storage space, each of which can be put to good use in a number of different ways.
Whether you’ve recently upgraded to the iPhone 17 lineup or simply have a drawer full of old, forgotten devices, there are plenty of ways to repurpose an iPhone for use around your home, office, or on the go. As long as that iPhone can still hold a charge, its internal storage, its ability to connect to Wi-Fi, camera, and even screen real estate can all be tapped into. From a portable media hub to a traveling power bank, let’s explore what that old iPhone of yours can still be used for.Media hub
Turning your old iPhone into a portable media hub breathes new life into what may otherwise seem like aging hardware, particularly if you once splurged on an iPhone with expanded storage capacity. With your old iPhone no longer in use as your primary form of communication, you’ll be able to download as much content to it as that storage capacity allows. You can set the phone up in your kitchen for cooking videos, use it as a gym companion for guided workouts, or use it for playing video games on slow afternoons.
Turning an old iPhone into a media hub can be especially beneficial for music lovers. While a phone with a lot of storage space can house large video libraries for viewing at any time, even iPhones with base storage capacities will be able to store a lot of music. You can download your entire Spotify or Apple Music library for offline listening, and even older iPhone models can stream music over your home’s Wi-Fi connection to compatible speakers through Apple AirPlay.E-book reader
The idea of using an old iPhone as a digital media hub can be adapted slightly if e-books are your favorite kind of digital media.
