One of the most miserable, depressing, and heart-wrenching things that any person can ever go through would definitely have to be a broken phone. As ridiculous as that sounds, it doesn’t make it any less true. When your phone breaks, it feels as though a little piece of you dies.
Why is this? Well, isn’t it obvious? Your phone gives you the power to do so much, so very quickly, and with minimal effort. Paying bills, talking to family members, scheduling activities, working on-the-go, managing daily tasks, entertaining yourself… this all happens on a 4-inch screen that is your phone. And your biggest complaint is when you forget a password or when it takes too many taps to get to an app or when it’s too bright outside to see your screen clearly.
None of these are legitimate complaints, but they’re your complaints nonetheless; they’re modern-day complaints of the modern-day person. However, when that phone breaks, you’d do anything to look at that improperly lit screen once again. Because now, paying your bills has never been more impossible, knowing what meeting you have next has never been hazier, and knowing how much money you have in your bank account has never been so mystifying.
So to avoid this dark, dark place that is so very mobile-less, we’ve prepared a list of the three most obvious ways to keep your phone perfectly intact.
Screen Protectors
Screens cracking is probably the most common issue people have with their phones. Even the tiniest crack can annoy a person into buying a new phone. If the crack is large and deep enough, it can cause your phone to malfunction, it can turn your screen completely black, or it can just make things extremely difficult to see – all of which will force you into a new phone.
To avoid a cracked screen, you should consider buying a high-quality glass screen protector. These protectors will take the crack on behalf of your screen, and you won’t even notice they’re there. A good example would be ZAGG who offers glass screen protectors that come with a lifetime warranty – as long as you remember to register the product after purchase. Your provider can install it for you, and if it ever cracks or show signs of wear, all you have to do is contact ZAGG and they’ll replace it for you.
Phone Cases
If you think you can live life without a phone case, you’re wrong. As much as Apple, Samsung, Google, and all other brands like to say their phones are durable and able to withstand daily wear and tear, they cannot. If your phone sat on a phone stand all day like your TV sits on a TV stand, then things might be a little different, but obviously, that’s not the case. So cover that poor phone up.
One of the most classic examples of a phone case would have to be the Otterbox. These bad boys might cost you a pretty penny, but they’re well worth the investment. They completely encase your phone and come with the Otterbox Certified Drop+ Protection guarantee. Some more advanced Otterboxes come with card readers, high-tech camera lenses, and additional batteries and storage.
Bathroom Breaks
You should probably think twice about taking your phone with you into the bathroom. Why? Well, nearly a third of all Americans bring their phones with them into the restroom, and according to CNET, 19% of these people have dropped their phones into the toilet. That’s quite a ridiculous number, given the circumstances, because it’s safe to assume that these people are actually using their phones while they’re taking care of business. So to keep things short, most mobile devices aren’t waterproof. Do yourself a favor, and keep your phone out of the restroom.
