So, you’ve gotten your hands on a brand new camera phone that is known to take some of the best pictures ever? Well, congratulations! We’re here to let you into a little secret—there is a lot more you can do with your smartphone camera other than just taking pictures. Yes, you read that right. We know, you’re going to wonder, “What else can I do other than taking pictures from my smartphone camera?” We’re here to tell you exactly that.

• Search for stuff

With the new Google Goggles app, you can now search for anything anywhere. All you need to do is point the camera in the direction of your subject (that could be a monument, food, drink, poster, or almost anything), and the app will provide you a whole lot of information on what it is, its history, its alternatives, and more. Mind boggling isn’t it? And you don’t even need the best mobile phone camera for this. Just a decent enough camera phone will do.

• Catch a phone thief

Let’s hope this doesn’t happen to you; but, just in case someone has stolen your phone, with the new Gotya app, you are now able to get your hands on the thief with ease. All you need is just about the best mobile phone camera that’ll take a clear picture when the thief is trying to bypass your phones security login screen. Must download Gotya now, everyone!

• Stargaze

With the assistance of apps like Google Sky Map and Star Chart, you can now be a self-made astronomer. All you need to do is point your phone toward a particular star you want to know about, and with the help of Augmented Reality (AR), these apps will give you the name of the star you are pointing at.

• Make videos

Making high-definition videos is especially useful if you happen to be a vlogger or are documenting something. And nothing better than a best mobile phone camera to help you with this.

There’s a lot more you can do with a camera phone than just click selfies. Try these exciting new functions out and be amazed!