This Week's Tip: Amplify the sound on your smart phone

We all like to watch videos, listen to music, or video chat on our smart phones. But the speaker is on the back, so sound quality isn't the best. There are many products you can buy to help with this problem, but we found a simple trick that can work just as well.

Place your phone in a bowl (cereal bowls work well) and the shape of the bowl will aplify the sound. It may look a little silly, but give it a try and you'll hear the difference!

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