{"id":24507,"date":"2016-10-19T16:09:35","date_gmt":"2016-10-19T20:09:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=24507"},"modified":"2016-10-19T16:09:35","modified_gmt":"2016-10-19T20:09:35","slug":"smartphone-cover-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2016\/smartphone-cover-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Ensure You Find the Right Cell Phone Cover with These Quick Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Having a cell phone is almost essential in today&#8217;s day and age because everyone is always on the run. Between work, family, and home life, being able to keep up with everything is much easier when you have a cell phone to use whenever you need it. Fortunately, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2016\/history-of-mobile-phones-infographic\/\">advancements have been made<\/a> over the years in cell phone design that has led to the most compact designs that we have ever had.<\/p>\n<p>When you have a cell phone, it is important to take the time to put a cover on it right away to protect it and make it distinguishable from any other phone that may be nearby. With so many different types of cell <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cellularoutfitter.com\/phone-cases-covers.html\">phone cases<\/a> on the market, it can be hard to know which one is the best one to get for your phone. The guide that follows walks you through a few things to take into consideration when choosing which cell phone case is right for you.<\/p>\n<h3>Consider Showing Off Your Unique Style<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.brit.co\/diy-phone-cases\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/diy-phone-cases-ideas.jpg\" alt=\"diy-phone-cases-ideas\" width=\"645\" height=\"645\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24509 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/diy-phone-cases-ideas.jpg 645w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/diy-phone-cases-ideas-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/diy-phone-cases-ideas-65x65.jpg 65w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 645px) 100vw, 645px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 645px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 645\/645;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>25 Inventive DIY Phone Cases<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Phone cases are available in just about any color you could imagine. Some have pictures on them, while others are shaped to look like animals, cars, or even food. Placing a specialized phone case on your phone will ensure that you are able to easily find your phone when it is sitting on a table or falls out of your pocket.<\/p>\n<p>Many people choose to have multiple cell phone cases so that they can swap out the cases based on what they are wearing each day or their mood for the day. Swapping out cases is not difficult to do and having a variety of cases may allow you to feel like you can better express yourself when needed.<\/p>\n<h3>Consider Protecting Your Phone from Accidents<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.digitaltrends.com\/mobile\/pick-good-case-cover\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/pick-good-case-cover.jpg\" alt=\"pick-good-case-cover\" width=\"625\" height=\"416\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24512 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 625px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 625\/416;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>How to pick the best case to protect your device from life\u2019s daily hazards<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you are someone who drops your phone a lot or forgets to take it out of your pocket before jumping in a pool, you may want to consider purchasing a rugged, protective case for it. While some cell phones are <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/best-waterproof-and-water-resistant-phones\/\">designed to be water resistant<\/a>, not all are. When submerged in water, the internal workings of the phone become destroyed and often cannot be repaired.<\/p>\n<p>The protective cases create a barrier around the phone to ensure that it does not break if it is dropped and keeps water from being able to touch the phone. Be sure to take the time to read the directions when placing a protective case on your phone to make sure that the edges seal properly. If they do not, water will be able to get to the phone.<\/p>\n<h3>Consider Limiting What You Need to Carry with You<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/keeping-smartphone-safe\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/fingers-on-smartphone-keeping-phone-and-data-safe.jpg\" alt=\"fingers-on-smartphone-keeping-phone-and-data-safe\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24510 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/300;\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>5 Simple Steps To Keeping Your Smartphone (And Data) Safe<\/em><\/p>\n<p>If you are someone who does not like to carry a lot of things with you when you go out and about, consider choosing a cell phone case that has a built in pocket on the back of it. You can slip your credit card and ID into the back pocket and then you only have to carry your phone with you when you go out. This eliminates the need to carry a purse or a bulky wallet.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to know that cases that simply slip onto the back of your phone will not protect the screen from being damaged. It is best to put a separate screen protector on the screen to ensure that it doesn&#8217;t get scratched, chipped, or shattered if something happens with your phone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having a cell phone is almost essential in today&#8217;s day and age because everyone is always on the run. 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