Smartphones are getting more and more expensive each year, with the latest iPhone prices starting at $699 and ending all the way up at $1,099. To avoid unnecessary spending and having to purchase a new smartphone too frequently, you can use a range of tricks and phone accessories to increase the lifespan of your phone, like leather phone cases or holsters.
What’s the best way to increase your smartphone’s lifespan? Follow these steps and your current phone will definitely serve you a lot longer:
Always use a screen protector
The most common cause for smartphone damage is having it fall on the floor – in a 2018 survey, 74% of respondents claimed being dropped on the ground as the main cause for phone repairs or change. The first thing to do to protect your phone from damage is to use a tempered glass screen protector – they’re not too expensive and will save your screen from scratches and cracks.
Secure your smartphone with a leather phone case
Even though your screen is now secure, the rest of your phone isn’t. The easiest way to fix that is to invest in a proper case – and if you’re looking for the absolute best in terms of quality, nothing beats leather phone cases.
A leather phone case is extremely durable when properly cared for and gives your phone an elegant, serious look – perfect for your business smartphone. Leather phone cases made out of real leather have much better grip than most other materials used for phone cases while also allowing hot air to pass through freely, preventing your phone from overheating – a common issue with plastic cases.
Download apps from reliable sources only
Physical damage isn’t the only thing that could happen to your smartphone – you also need to take good care of the software part. Using your smartphone irresponsibly can mean getting your device infected with malware, which can do a whole range of damages, from mildly lowering your phone’s performance to stealing your sensitive information and data.
If you’re using an Android or an iPhone, only download apps from Google Play and the App Store unless you’re 100% sure the source is reliable.
