7 Lifehacks For iPhones That Actually Save You Money!

It's something people nowadays cannot live without. It keeps you connected and makes things simple for you - enter stage left... Apple's iPhone! It was estimated that in July of 2013 over 30% of us Brits owned an iPhone. This means that there is also a pressing need for the accessories that come with this big brand’s product – enter stage right... iPhone life-hacks that save you money!

1. Save your dying cable

Via news.com.au

Is your trusty iPhone charger cable is on its last legs? Instead of spending around £5 to replace it why not use this ingenious way of extending its lifespan.

2. No use crying over a wet iPhone

Via news.com.au

Take your phone and put it into a bag of rice as soon as you can and then leave it overnight. The rice will soak up most of the moisture and should work the next day. If you are successful you could save yourself over £125 of Apple service or replacement fees, not to mention claiming on insurance.

3. Amplify the sound not the cost

Via Radio North

Entertaining a few people or just want to show off your new music playlist? Then get hold of a dry, clean bowl, place your iPhone into it and save yourself in excess of £3 rather than buying a sound amplifier.

4. Tied up in knots?

Via Geek Sugar

This is possibly the biggest pet hate of a digital generation. You have only just put them in your pocket and they have managed to tie themselves into a knot a Boy Scout Leader would be impressed with. Save yourself around £4 (and aggravation) by turning a wooden spool or bottle cork into an earpiece holder.

5. Stand by me

Via Cracked Brains

Cleaned out the attic recently and found some old cassette tape boxes – don’t throw them away! Rather save yourself around £7 and use them as an iPhone stand – they make a perfect desk stand.

6. Fun in the sun

Via List 25

This is a great tip to keep them safe when you play in the surf and you end up saving in the region of £10 – rather than buying a safety pouch. Take an old sun lotion bottle, preferably a wide one, clean it and use it to store your iPhone and other important bits.

7. Safe and sound

Via Buzzfeed Community Post

So you've plugged your phone into charge, forgot your handset was on the floor and "crunch!" - You've stepped on your phone and smashed the screen. Save yourself costly phone repairs and make yourself a holder for charging your phone – rather than buying one which could cost more than £5.

Now - grab your phone and launch the calculator. What you will find is that these few life hacks have saved you in excess of £150!

Interested in finding out more ways to save money? Check out the Baines and Ernst Blog for more money saving tips.

Please feel free to share any other lifehacks for your iPhone that you have used or come across in the comments below!