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'9H hardness' is meaningless for glass screen protectors
Why you shouldn't care about the industry's favorite buzzword
The overwhelming majority of glass screen protectors proudly boast of their 9H hardness rating, but that means almost nothing. Concerningly, even some manufacturers claim that this number refers to the Mohs mineral scale. That's completely false, and you shouldn't base your screen protector selection on 9H hardness. Here's what's really going on.
The first thing to buy for your new phone is not a case
Screen protectors may be a pain to put on, but don't you dare leave the house without one
Congratulations on your awesome new phone! Black Friday and Cyber Monday brought some drop-dead amazing deals, and you finally pulled the trigger. Before you finish your setup, before you head out into the world, before you even stick your phone in a case, there’s one thing you need to buy and apply to that shiny new screen: a screen protector.
This is the hands-down most important feature in your next phone case
MagSafe is cool, drop ratings are nice, but grip is absolutely essential
In an ideal phone, a phone case would be optional, just something to customize a phone rather than a necessity to protect your investment. But we live in an era of glass-backed, metal-framed prestigious Android phones that are slippery and shatter-prone, so the first thing we do after unboxing a phone is slap it in a case before we can drop it and break it.
3 reasons I wear a smartwatch case, and you should, too
Your smartwatch isn't just some toy on your wrist anymore, and it deserves proper protection
Cases for your $1,000 phone are a bit of a no-brainer these days, but cases for your accessories can be a sticky wicket for many. We won't bat an eye at cases for our favorite wireless earbuds, for our tablets and trusty e-readers, or even for Chromebooks, but putting a case on your watch evokes looks of confusion or derision.
Why most military-grade cases need to go back to basic training
MIL-STD is a fun acronym but a low bar for tech accessories
While standards are often convoluted and endlessly multiplying, it's no secret that we love having labels and keywords that we can use as cheat sheets when shopping. From maxed out RAM and the latest Snapdragon processor for your next 5G phone to multipoint, LDAC, spatial audio-enabled true wireless earbuds - or even organic, free-trade, non-GMO produce for your goulash - we're obsessed with these alleged shortcuts to quality.
Why cases for foldables are still as big a WIP as the phones themselves
Adding origami to your products complicates things
It's hard to believe it's been four years since Samsung unveiled the first Galaxy Fold. Things have come a long way in that time, with more durable displays, smaller and smoother hinges, water resistance, and improved software from Samsung and Google in the case of Android 12L. As the technology improves, pricing has slowly come down, too. But cost isn't the only deciding factor for consumers considering a foldable phone.
Phone cases get a bad rap. They add bulk to your sleek, shiny phone. They cover up its natural beauty. They aren't a guarantee that your phone will survive whatever insanity life decides to throw at your phone. They're often ugly. I get it... but that isn't the case's fault! (Well, the ugly is.)
The next iteration of the Pixel A series is right around the corner, but unless you’re willing to spend the money to upgrade, that Pixel 4a 5G in your hand is more than good enough to last another year or more. Whether you’re just now coming around to the idea of wrapping it in a case, or you’re looking for something new, these are our seven favorite case options for the Pixel 4a 5G.
For the last decade, i-Blason has been making cases for some of the most popular smartphones, tablets, and wearables on the planet. Engineered to be both functional and visually stunning, i-Blason's products buck outdated design trends by offering unique styles that can't be found anywhere else. You can wrap your Galaxy Note20 in an i-Blason Cosmo Classic or Ares case for just .99 (50% off MSRP) each.