You think you’ve seen weird phone gadgets? Think again. I tested some of the strangest smartphone accessories I could find—and while some were borderline ridiculous, others were shockingly useful.
Here’s what made the list (including links if you want to try them yourself):
1. The Runner’s Phone Strap – For Your Arm… or Ankle?
Tired of digging your phone out of your pocket while jogging? Enter the runner’s band that straps your phone to your bicep, wrist, or even ankle (I don’t recommend the ankle…).
You just slide your phone in, Velcro it to wherever feels comfortable, and BOOM—your tunes, workout stats, or calls are now right at your fingertips.
✅ Works surprisingly well on your wrist
🚩 Looks ridiculous on your ankle
2. The Mini Phone Fan – Stay Cool Anywhere
You’ve been there. You’re sweaty mid-run or stuck in a heatwave. What do you do? Plug a literal tiny fan into your phone.
- Comes in five colors
- Plugs into USB-C or Lightning ports
- Feels like a lifesaver on a hot day
It works way better than I expected—small but mighty airflow! Bonus: it didn’t hurt when I touched the fan blades (but I wouldn’t make a habit of that).
👉 USB-C Version
👉 Lightning Version
3. Phone Gaming Controller – Turn Your Phone Into a Console
A real gaming controller for your smartphone that works with Xbox Game Pass, cloud gaming, or even mobile games. Just plug your phone in and suddenly you’re dominating noobs from… a swing set?
✅ Legit gaming experience
✅ Portable & budget-friendly
✅ Perfect for traveling or sneaky gaming sessions
4. The Phone Screen Magnifier – Why Does This Exist?
Lastly, we have the oddest one yet—a foldable screen magnifier that sits on your bed, desk, or table and makes your phone screen look 10x bigger. Is it practical? Not really. But is it kinda fun to watch Netflix like you’re at a mini drive-in theater? Absolutely.
👉 Check out the screen magnifier
Final Thoughts
These were weird… but I won’t lie, some of them were also weirdly awesome.
- The gaming controller? Actually super useful.
- The runner’s band? Practical (if you skip the ankle version).
- The mini fan? Lifesaver in hot weather.
Sometimes the bizarre gadgets end up being the ones you didn’t know you needed!
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Thanks for reading! I hope you have a great rest of your day.
The TechWanderer 