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Promising Review: “When I upgraded to my iPhone 7 Plus, I didn't wanna spend a ton of money on a new Otterbox. So I took a chance and ordered this case. And it's probably the least amount of money I've ever spent on a quality case. It's very sturdy and made of high-quality material. If I could give it 10 stars, I would!” —Derek Preston
Get them from Amazon: Lontect iPhone case for $8.99 (available in nine colors) and Otterbox Defender iPhone 7 case for $25.06 (available in 12 colors).
Using a dock is a lot safer than charging your phone on your bed, which can lead to a cracked or damaged phone if your device tumbles off your bed while you sleep.
Promising Review: “This is a super nice cell phone stand. This will fit anything from an iPhone 4 to a tablet just fine. And there’s plenty of room to tuck a cable through the slot. It has nice rubber on the base and where the phone sits, preventing slippage of any kind. You can use it to charge your phone, or view your phone in landscape mode for YouTube videos.” —Sanderson Tattersall
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in four colors).
Covering your phone will make sure it doesn’t overheat. Plus, a warm screen can also break more easily if you drop your phone.
Make sure to wipe the screen in gentle circles to avoid damaging your screen.
Promising Review: “I absolutely love these! I'm glad I went for the larger-sized cloths because they clean screens better than the smaller ones. With cloths I’ve used before, they’d leave streaks instead of removing smudges on my phone or Microsoft Surface Pro 4. But these cloths completely remove the smudges and make my devices look brand new!” —Patrick
Get a two-pack from Amazon for $5.99.
Promising Review: "I'm really happy with this product. I love the long neck feature, which extends the iPhone holder much closer to the windshield, meaning I don't have to take my eyes off the road to view my screen. The holder is really firm and doesn't jiggle around. I strapped it to my dashboard with a small copper strap and a screw which held it in even tighter." —P Man
Get it from Amazon for $15.95.
Promising Review: “I snorkeled in the Great Barrier Reef with this case. But be aware that in order to operate your phone underwater, you have to either start the video above water or use the physical buttons to operate the camera shutter. Either way, it worked fine.” —Chicago Pete
Get it from Amazon for $9.99.
Promising Review: “This case keeps phones and keys safe and dry. I accidentally dropped it off the dock while getting ready to paddle board and saw it floating nearby. I didn't even know it was made to do that. It’s a great price for a product that protects your necessities while on the water.” —Renae Sayers
Get it from Amazon for $10.99 (available in two colors).
Backing up your data often will give you peace of mind if you are unable to access your info after a dramatic drop that leaves it unresponsive.
Promising Review: “This tool is a great way to back up my phone on a regular basis. It’s very easy to use. And I don't heave to worry about the memory of this product versus the memory on my phone. I have a 64GB iPhone loaded with photos and addresses, and I’m not even close to running out of memory.” —David Higley
Get it from MEEM for $59.99+ or Amazon for $69.99 (available for iOS or Android).
The Tile app will automatically record the last place and time it saw the item the tile is attached to. You can also use the tile itself to locate your phone. With a simple push of the button on the tile, it will make your phone ring.
Promising Review: “I bought this for both my brother and sister for Christmas, seeing the both of them tend to lose their keys and phone. They really love it! It plays music so you can find your phone. And you can also locate the tile from the phone if you can't find the item attached to that. They both said that it works really well!” —Joseph
Get a four-pack from Best Buy for $69.99.
You can apply a skins set to the front, back, and sides of your phone — depending on the style of the set. They'll add an extra layer of protection to your device while it sits inside your case. You can also use the skin without the case, though it will leave your phone at risk for more damage.
Get the nebula iPhone 7 skin from The Skin Dudes on Etsy for $9.95+ (available for 21 phone models).
Promising Review: “My Getta Grip phone case has never failed me! It has an elastic piece at the back where you can slip a few fingers in so you can literally get a good grip of your phone. The front of the phone has good protection as well, so it’ll never get scratched or cracked. But the best part about this case is that I’ve never dropped my phone on my face while lying in bed since I purchased it.” —VMC
Get it from Amazon for $26.05+ (available in five colors for iPhone 7 and iPhone 6).
Promising Review: “I bought this band and one of the Lovehandle ones. Both are very nice. But this one has a wider elastic strap that I liked better. The back part is also thicker, so my phone doesn't lay flat any more. But I can deal with that for the security this little gem provides. It’s definitely worth the money!” —Bcgal
Get it from Amazon for $3.42+ (available in five colors).
Speak to your cell phone service carrier about adding insurance to your plan.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.