Our iPhone might be one of our most treasured pieces of technology, but that doesn’t mean we always treat them with the respect it deserves.
As anyone who owns a smartphone can testify, they do have a tendency to fall out of our hands (especially when there is a hard, concrete surface below).
And always seems to land screen down, damn it.
1. The moment you drop it.
2. The complete denial.
3. The feeling of ‘it will be ok in the morning’ if I just don’t look at it now.
4. Trying the rice trick. People say it’s science but it feels more like witchcraft.
5. Continuing to use the phone but getting tiny shards of glass in your finger every time you swipe. And your face, if you’re lucky.
6. Admitting defeat and reverting to your Nokia 3310. Congratulations, you officially look like a drug dealer.
7. Spending five hours of your life on the phone to your insurance.
8. During those dark, 3- 4 working days while it’s being repaired, wondering how you ever coped before your iPhone.
9. Or how you’ll survive without all your essential apps.
10. Getting your new phone and making sure it never leaves your sight (until the next time you drop it).
Best Smartphones In 2016
Apple iPhone 7(01 of08)
Open Image ModalGoogle Pixel(02 of08)
Open Image ModalThis is Google’s iPhone. It’s that simple. As such there are achievements and compromises. If you’re after an incredibly well-built, powerful Android flagship, Google have given you a truly five-star smartphone. If you’re a photographer, the Pixel’s camera and cloud storage option make this a no brainer. It's not cheap though, with the XL costing over £800. (credit:The Huffington Post UK)
OnePlus 3T(03 of08)
Open Image ModalThe OnePlus 3T is simply a continuation of the ethos that makes OnePlus phones so good. It’s exceptionally well-built, powerful and offers you everything you could want in an affordable and meaningful package. No smartphone will give you more value for money. (credit:The Huffington Post UK)
Samsung Galaxy S7 edge(04 of08)
Open Image ModalApple iPhone SE(05 of08)
Open Image ModalLG G5(06 of08)
Open Image ModalHuawei P9(07 of08)
Open Image ModalThe Huawei P9 is a smartphone designed for capturing life. Thanks to a partnership with photography legends Leica this dual-lens camera can take pictures that'll put your dedicated camera to shame. Of course it helps that the P9 is also a pretty great Android smartphone as well. (credit:JACK TAYLOR via Getty Images)
Google Nexus 5X(08 of08)
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