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Prevention is the New Protection

In our industry it’s hard to fathom consumers without reasonably current smartphone technology in their pockets. The reality is, some still use older obsolete smartphones while others have clung to their so-called “simple” phones. In fact, in certain cultural subsets, such as the much maligned “hipster” group, simple phones are making a comeback. Nothing is cooler than irony and obsolescence, we presume. CNET took notice of these holdouts and offered a playful, yet useful piece entitled 10 Signs It’s Time to get a New Phone. While certain issues are unavoidable as a phone ages, such as the degradation of battery life and audio ports, other issues they highlight such as a shattered, yet marginally functional screen are. So, when this sort of consumer walks through your doorway don’t simply preach protection; emphasize prevention.

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Introducing Gadget Guide from Gadget Guard

It’s no secret that screen protection is popular with consumers. If you view our top sellers you will see screen protection takes the top seven spots on the list (as of this writing), and that isn’t likely to change any time soon. The explosive popularly of the category makes sense when you consider cracked or broken screens are a common issue no matter how tough handset manufacturers attempt to fortify them. But like most solutions, they will sometimes come with issues of their own. For instance, a rugged case will do an excellent job of protecting its precious contents, but the added bulk has turned some consumers off. When it comes to screen protection, the biggest issue lies in the perfect application of the product, which tends to be fouled up by imperfect beings. While there are applicators for certain types of screen protection, tempered glass has largely been left out– until now!

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Military Drop Testing

You’ve probably seen all kinds of products — including mobile accessories – whose manufacturers advertise they’re made of special military-grade materials or meet military specifications. The message manufacturers are trying to send boils down to “Our products are rugged, and if you don’t believe us here’s proof: they adhere to military specifications.” That sounds impressive, but what does it all mean?

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It’s the Law!

Buckle up: it’s the law. Newton’s law of universal gravitation. Only YOU can prevent wildfires. There are all kinds of laws and rules that govern us, and some are even sensible! There are, apparently, even state laws regarding the use of certain mobile accessories. Specifically, Window Mounts for automobiles.

According to sources, Window Mounts are illegal in certain states and have rules for placement in others. Please check with authorities in your state/region for specifics. Many of the laws, it seems, are based on ensuring drivers have an unobstructed view of their surroundings, which Window Mounts certainly can block. Regardless if Window Mounts are legal in your state, we suggest you use all of the accessories we sell in the most responsible fashion possible.