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Everywhere you look you see people using an iPhone. Whether it’s the latest model, the iPhone 5, or one of the earlier versions, people seem to be glued to these little devices that are jam-packed with the latest technologies and have transformed the mobile phone market forever.
The device from Apple has even led to the current generation being called “the iPhone generation” because of how many people own one but there is always going to be a problem when we’re so attached to our smartphones – damaging them. We all know someone, it might even be ourselves, who have had the nightmare moment whereby the phone has fallen to the floor and the screen has shattered because you didn’t have an iPhone case to protect it and you’re now without a phone.
One of the very few flaws to the iPhone is how brittle it is. It’s to be expected really, with the device being so thin and lightweight, falling from any height is likely to cause damage and the corners take the brunt of the pressure, forcing damage to the casing or the screen. To prevent this from happening, there are a number of things you can do. The first is, as mentioned, to invest in some kind of case. This wraps around the phone and aims to take the force of the impact and stop the phone from being scratched when it’s in your bag or pocket.
Alternatively, you can buy a “sock” which you use to slide your phone into when you don’t need it, and out of when you do. This is usually a material shaped specifically for the iPhone to prevent scratches and damage and is a relatively cost-effective option that can be bought online or in stores.
You could even take out a form of insurance to make sure that you’re covered if something does go wrong with your phone. Similar to your contents or home insurance, you cover the phone for as little or as much as you want to, including options such as replacing the damaged model or covering the costs of any repairs that can be done.
A final option is more of a practical one and refers to how you treat your device. If you go away on holiday and take your phone out with you to the pool or the beach, you need to make sure you keep it out of direct sunlight. The iPhone can get very hot and this can make it stop working so, where possible, keep it in the shade. Also, make sure you don’t get it wet – that won’t do it much good either!
The panda and owl cases are just adorable.
These cases are just too cute!
I love them!
I love the little Panda!
The panda is cute, but I’d probably go with the bird one.
The panda is super cute.
I love them all, too cute.
that owl case is too adorable! I have a ton of cases but I have a 4s and I’m buying a 5s Friday so I’ll need all new ones now!
How cute are those!! I’m always dropping my phone too so I should totally invest in one
My phone is always in a case. Unfortunately I purchased my phone as soon as it was released and the Apple store didn’t have any accessories, 5 days after purchasing it and the day before my online case was supposed to be delivered I dropped it on the concrete. Oops!
We always buy extra insurance on our electronics because we tend to have terrible luck with them.
Those are really cute cases. I got an Otterbox and am thrilled to not have to worry about all the things that can so easily go wrong.
I love my gumdrop case!!
I’ve been pretty lucky thus far not to have damaged mine but like you said, I keep it in a case that protects it pretty well.
Oh those cases are adorable. The panda is my favorite.
I always have a case on my phone but my current one is starting to get ripped on the rubber part. I need a new one- I love that panda!
I want the panda! It is so cute!!
The owl is adorable!
I have a photo case that my son insisted I get. The bad thing is that when I was choosing a photo, I chose one without him! Don’t think I don’t hear about it everyday of my life! HAHA! I really like the Union Jack.
I owe the safety of my iPhone to a cute yet durable case that has kept it together on many occasions after I’ve been careless and clumsy. That leopard print case is super cool!
Oh my gosh I love that owl case! I have been known to drop a phone here and there so a case is a must for me.
Those are so cute! I just got an iPhone a few weeks ago. Right now I have a plain boring case that my grandfather had used for his phone, so I’m on the hunt for a cute case.