But as smartphones have become supersized a new sort of hand pain has emerged, and, once you have it, it’s very difficult to cure.
Phone-related repetitive strain injury is nothing new: just look at BlackBerry thumb in the 2000s. Verdict Its ribbed rubber sides and back should help you keep a hold of your phone if a case is the way to go. It’s solid and looks like it can take a beating, but has ribbed rubber around the sides and back, making it a lot easier to grip with your fingers. It applies like any other case – just press your phone in and away you go. Others are fairly slippery, or are so sticky that you can’t get them out of a pocket. The trouble is that most cases add to the problem of grip by making phones thicker, wider and heavier. Grips and skins are one thing, but if you want a bit of impact protection too, then a case is the way forward. Ribbed sides and back aid grip of the Presidio Grip so hopefully you won’t drop your phone, but at least there’s a reasonable amount of protection if you do. Verdict Cheap and effective, particularly if you still want to be able to wirelessly charge your phone. The tab never quite stays completely flat once bent, but it doesn’t make the phone rock around on a table and is one of the thinner solutions. It comes in various colours and printed patterns but it’s not the most attractive solution. It doesn’t block wireless charging but, given the width, you’ll struggle to stick it to phones with too much of a curved back. Slip your finger through the loop and let it take the strain of holding on to your phone. It has a flexible strip of plastic that slides on runners in the centre of the pad, forming a loop as it slides up from the bottom. It may look like a stack of credit cards stuck to the back of your phone, but it is a surprisingly comfortable and assured grip aid. The Speck Grabtab slides out a loop through which you can put your finger, but doesn’t block wireless charging like most rings. Verdict An adaptable, fun handle for your phone – it’s easy to see why they’re so popular. When compressed they add a little bit of bulk and can stop it sitting flat on its back, but you should still be able to get the phone into pockets. They can be fitted to practically any phone, even those with curved backs. The top can be removed to allow wireless charging or swapped with different designs for a bit of variety.
Popsockets are available in a variety of different materials and designs, in mini sizes or attached to wallets and even integrated into cases. When popped out it doubles as a kickstand for watching video, or to slot into car mounts. Stick your fingers either side and you’re good to go. The underside is a tough rubbery material that locks into a plastic disc that attaches firmly to the back of your phone with removable adhesive. The cap is usually metal or hard plastic and comes in any number of designs. It’s wildly popular across Asia and in the US and for good reason: it helps you keep a grip without breaking the bank.Įssentially, it’s a knob you attach to the back of your phone or case that compresses down like an accordion when not in use. One of the most popular smartphone accessories you can buy. Give your phone a knob on the back with the collapsable Popsocket.
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