Smartphones have become increasingly important in everyone’s daily lives. In fact, just because they’re called phones doesn’t even mean that’s their main function anymore; they’re more akin to computers that can be used for a variety of tasks, from online shopping to paying your bills, streaming your favorite shows or music, gaming, and booking flights and accommodation for your next trip. These devices hold the entire digital lives of most people, from sensitive banking apps to private photos and messages as well as emails. Protecting your phone is crucial and involves two very important aspects: Safeguarding the physical device and protecting data.
In the case of the latter, you’ll have to rely on strong passwords, avoid visiting websites that may contain malware, and keep up with regular security upgrades. But what about the physical device? This part is often sadly overlooked, meaning that many people end up with phones that are cracked or broken. The physical wellbeing of your smartphone is tied to the safety of your data too since a phone that is broken can typically not be accessed anymore, meaning that you won’t be able to carry out your activities and will probably have to buy a new device. It’s better to be safe rather than sorry.
Invest in the right phone case
Having a good phone case is the first step to buying a phone case you know you can rely on. However, that doesn’t mean that you have to settle for something that looks purely utilitarian and has a really bland design. There are brands out there that focus on delivering the best of both worlds, such as Velvet Caviar which wants its cases to be both trend-forward and offer complete protection. There are more than 100 designs for you to choose from, in a variety of different looks. There’s glitter, marble, florals, camo, and some limited-edition design collaborations as well.
For example, right now there’s a Halloween Collection that you can shop, with cases depicting black cats with glow in the dark accents, haunted houses with holographic bases, sparkling silver cobwebs, dark cherry florals, and hand-drawn teddy bears in classic Halloween costumes. In terms of safety, the best alternative is a case with raised bezels of at least 2 mm since they provide extra screen and camera protection. Velvet Caviar’s cases have 2.5 millimeters around both the screen and the camera module, protecting from both scratches and during impacts if you drop your phone.
A dual layer design (in this case one that combines a hard outer layer with a soft TPU bumper) can withstand very serious drops of up to 14 feet. Shock absorption tech is integrated into the phone cases, a crucial feature for those who tend to drop their phones quite a lot.
Don’t forget to accessorize
Accessories are often regarded as something extraneous that you don’t really need. In fact, when it comes to smartphone safety some might even feel like accessories do more harm than good and can make it more likely for you to drop something even without meaning too. However, the truth is that accessories can be really helpful and actually boost safety in many cases. One of the features enabling this additional security in the Velvet Caviar cases is MagSafe technology. This refers to the magnetic rings supporting accessories. These phone cases have hidden magnets built in the back, allowing phones to be safely secured to car mounts, stands, and wireless chargers without having to remove the case beforehand.
The magnets allow you to mix and match accessories to your phone as well, many of which are offered by the brand too. Mirror grips are one of them, a suction-cup surface that can stick to glass, tiles, and, of course, mirrors. This is very helpful if you like recording videos because you won’t need to be worried about dropping your phone anymore (but your angles and shots will be immaculate too). It can also serve as a standard hand grip for enhanced stability throughout the day.
The card wallets from Velvet Caviar are small and compact pouches that are magnetically fastened to the back of a MagSafe phone case. They can hold up to 4 cards, including credit or debit, ID, and driver’s license. This way, you can ditch standard wallets or bulky purses for short walks and even when running a couple of quick errands. You can get power pack batteries too, another magnetic features that acts as a portable charger equipped with 5,000 mAh to double the standard battery life of your phone.
There’s an ON/OFF button on the chargers so that you can choose when to charge and when to stop depending on your personal requirements. And despite having a functional purpose they come in many different colors and patterns so that you can find one that matches your phone case. Velvet Caviar also offers many different charms featuring lockets, stars, crystals, cherry blossoms, cherries, snowflakes, birds, and fruit.
What else can you get?
If you want gadgets that look cute but serve a purpose at the same time Velvet Caviar has a wide range of items to pick from. This is a great idea if you’re looking to be a more conscious shopper instead of buying things that have no use and which you’ll probably throw away after a week. Take huggers, for example. They are decorative figures that are soft to the touch and which hug your smartphone, customizing it.
Cross-body straps let you wear your phone like a purse so that you don’t have to carry it in your pockets (using your rear pockets can cause quite a lot of damage, even leading to screen fractures in some cases) and come in a variety of designs including pearls, utility straps, silver leather, and gold or silver chains. If you want to add extra protection and know that you’re around water a lot (whether that means the beach or the pool or simply living in an area where it rains a lot), get one of the waterproof pouches.
They float so you won’t lose your phone even when you’re swimming; you can still use your phone even when it’s within the pouch, and all the water and dirt are kept out.
Keeping your smartphone safe isn’t difficult at all; you just need the right gadgets for it. Velvet Caviar has a wide range to choose from, so whether you’re looking for a better case or an accessory, they’ve got you covered.
This article was written in cooperation with Michelle Aran