19 things you need if you’re addicted to your phone
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Chances are you've looked at your phone in the last five minutes. You might even be using it to read this article right now, and you'll probably use it about a million more times before the day is over.
A lot of us—myself included—are guilty of being a little too obsessed with our phones. While it's important to step away from screens every so often, it's also completely okay to accept that your smartphone is basically an extension of your arm at this point. To embrace your tech addiction, here are 19 products from Amazon that you (and your phone) need ASAP.
1. This virtually indestructible case Credit: Spigen
Perfect for even the clumsiest among us.
Reviews: 387
Rating: 4.1 stars
If you're the type of person who's always dropping their phone (guilty!), you need a case that can stand up to your rough handling. When our experts tested some of the most popular heavy duty phone cases out there, the Spigen Slim Armor came out on top because it's not too thin or bulky and still has military-grade drop protection.
Get the Spigen Slim Armor Phone Case for $29.99
2. This phone accessory everyone is obsessed with Credit: PopSocket
Pop it on, then pop it out.
Reviews: 4,089
Rating: 3.8 stars
There's a reason that PopSockets have become all the rage—they're easy to stick on and even easier to use. Reviewers like that the little discs make it easier to hold onto your phone when they're expanded (they pop out to almost an inch tall) but collapse flat against your phone when you aren't using it. Another plus is that you can get them in almost every pattern and color imaginable.
Get the PopSocket for $9.99
3. This top-rated charging cable Credit: Reviewed.com/TJ Donegan
Who knew Amazon made such quality lightning cables?
Reviews: 13,817
Rating: 4.2 stars
I never knew bad charging cables existed until I bought a $5 one that stopped working less than a week after using it. Instead of settling for the cheapest cord, we recommend this high-quality, yet affordable one from Amazon, which is the best lightning cable we've ever tested. Not only does it have great charging capabilities, but its nylon braided casing also makes it durable and it comes in a longer 6-foot option.
Get the AmazonBasics Nylon Braided Lightning Cable for $12.99
4. These trendy blue blight blocking glasses Credit: TIJN
You can get these with or without a prescription.
Reviews: 2,665
Rating: 4 stars
Have you ever finished a Netflix marathon on your phone only to feel like you ran an actual marathon? That foggy, fatigued feeling is normal due to the blue light that screens emit, which can strain your eyes and tire out your brain. Slip on a pair of these blue light blocking glasses to combat that. Reviewers swear they've noticed a difference almost immediately and the glasses helped prevent headaches and even migraines.
Get the TIJN Blue Light Blocking Glasses for $16.99
5. Our favorite battery pack Credit: RAVPower
This charger's slim design makes it easy to toss in your bag.
Reviews: 1,632
Rating: 4.3 stars
When your phone dies, it honestly feels like a part of you dies, too—so don't let that happen. We've tested a ton of USB battery packs and found that the RavPower 20100 is the best one in terms of capacity and performance. It can charge your phone multiple times over before the battery pack itself needs to be recharged.
Get the RavPower Turbo Series 20100mAh for $37.99
6. This screen protector with more than 30,000 5-star reviews Credit: amFilm
This film is only 0.33 mm thick.
Reviews: 43,961
Rating: 4.3 stars
I learned the hard way that a phone without a screen protector is a phone just asking to be cracked. What I should've done as soon as I got my new iPhone was slap on one of these incredibly popular protectors, which positive reviewers say are completely scratch and chip-resistant and are so thin that they're barely noticeable. Bonus: They're also 99.99 percent transparent, so they won't affect your screen's quality.
Get the amFilm Glass Screen Protector for $6.99
7. This cult-favorite phone sanitizer Credit: PhoneSoap
One cleaning cycle takes just 6 minutes.
Reviews: 1,013
Rating: 4.4 stars
When you think about all the places your phone has been, it's pretty disgusting. Our senior scientist, Julia MacDougall, decided to put some of the top UV phone sanitizers to the test to see if they actually work. The verdict? PhoneSoap is your best option, successfully killing most (and sometimes all) of the bacteria during the experiment.
Get the PhoneSoap 3 UV Cell Phone Sanitizer for $79.95
8. This pouch to protect your phone from water Credit: JOTO
Make your phone underwater-friendly with this case.
Reviews: 27,872
Rating: 4.4 stars
Whether you're spending an afternoon boating or beaching or heading out in a torrential downpour, your phone can only handle so much water before things start to short circuit. Keep it safe with one of these plastic pouches, which has over 20,000 5-star reviews on Amazon. Its snap-and-lock protection is 100 percent waterproof, but still allows you to use your touchscreen while your phone is inside.
Get the JOTO Waterproof Pouch for $8.99
9. This brilliant phone stand for any occasion Credit: B-Land
So. Many. Options.
Reviews: 1,316
Rating: 4.4 stars
The only downside to watching hours of Netflix or YouTube on your phone? Having to hold your phone up the entire time. My arms are tired just thinking about it. That's where this flexible stand comes in, which Amazon reviewers love because it holds your phone securely in place and can be bent and twisted into any shape you want. You can attach it to the side of your bed, prop it on a table, hook it onto your steering wheel or bike handlebars, or loop it around your neck.
Get the B-Land Cell Phone Holder for $13.24
10. This posture corrector so you don't get 'tech neck' Credit: VIBO Care
You can wear this over or under your clothes.
Reviews: 1,930
Rating: 4.4 stars
Constantly looking down at your phone can wreak a lot of havoc on your body, especially your posture. This wearable gadget aims to fix that by realigning your spine to a straight position and reducing slouching and hunching over. Satisfied reviewers agree that the posture corrector is comfortable to wear and holds up well even if you use it every day.
Get the VIBO Care Posture Corrector for $18.99
11. This stylus for when your finger gets tired Credit: Meko
Each stylus comes with 6 replacement tips.
Reviews: 4,162
Rating: 4.5 stars
Swiping, texting, tapping—using your phone is a serious finger workout. To combat finger strain, thousands of users on Amazon have opted for this stylus, which is one of the most popular styluses. According to reviewers, it's very comfortable to hold (it feels like using a regular pen), has both a "broad" and "fine" end, and works well on any touchscreen.
Get the MEKO Universal Stylus for $13.99
12. This wildly popular car mount for your phone Credit: WizGear
Following maps just got a lot easier.
Reviews: 13,280
Rating: 4.4 stars
The struggle is real when you're trying to use the navigation on your phone while driving. You either have to constantly look down at your phone perched precariously on your lap or, worse, rely on whoever's in the passenger seat. This magnetic mount, which has nearly 10,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, could be the solution. Reviewers rave that its strong adhesion holds your phone in place both horizontally and vertically (even when you go over speed bumps!) and that its compact design doesn't get in the way of your windshield like other bulkier mounts do.
Get the WizGear Magnetic Mount for $12.99
13. The number one smartwatch Credit: Reviewed.com/Betsey Goldwasser
Syncing the Apple Watch with your iPhone is super simple.
Reviews: 1,738
Rating: 4.7 stars
We all have that one friend who is always talking about their smartwatch—it's like a mini phone screen on your wrist. But after trying out some of the best smartwatches on the market, we really can't even blame them. It's no surprise that the Apple Watch was our favorite. From texting to answering phone calls to listening to music, it performs every function better than the other smartwatches on the market.
Get the Apple Watch Series 4 for $349
14. This genius wallet that sticks right onto your phone Credit: Gecko
Along with the wallet, you'll get a collapsible phone stand and earbud holder.
Reviews: 1,850
Rating: 4.2 stars
Three things I never leave my house without: my keys, my phone, and my credit card. And sometimes, like if I'm just running a quick errand or heading to the gym, I don't want to lug around a big purse just for those three things. So, I'm adding this stick-on wallet sleeve to my shopping list. Amazon reviewers like that it's convenient, adhesive, and has RFID-blocking technology, so your personal information will be protected.
Get the Gecko Adhesive Phone Wallet for $8.95
15. This light so you can take better selfies Credit: Auxiwa
Get the natural light effect that you love any time of the day.
Reviews: 1,980
Rating: 4.4 stars
Behind every good picture is even better lighting. This clip-on ring light will give you just that, according to its glowing (no pun intended) Amazon reviews. Users say it improves their photos and like that the LED light has three different settings, so you can adjust the brightness level to your liking. It's also rechargeable via a lightning cable, meaning you don't have to worry about batteries.
Get the Auxiwa Clip on Selfie Ring Light for $13.99
16. The cutest cable protectors you can buy Credit: GlowTree
Just slide the cord through each animal's mouth before plugging it in.
Reviews: 289
Rating: 4.7 stars
Your phone's lightning cable goes through a lot of daily wear and tear, which can lead to splitting, fraying, and broken ends. While new cords aren't necessarily expensive, they aren't what you want to be spending your money on every few weeks. To help make your charger last longer, slip one of these cable-protecting critters on the end, which reviewers say are as functional as they are fun and help keep their cables in place and in better condition.
Get the GlowTree Cable Protectors for $12.97
17. This printer that connects directly to your phone Credit: Reviewed.com/Jackson Ruckar
All you need is this printer, your phone, and a Bluetooth connection.
Reviews: 236
Rating: 4 stars
Confession: I have 4,236 photos on my phone right now (probably 1,000 of which are selfies if I'm being really honest). If you're as obsessed with taking pictures as I am, this portable photo printer is for you. Our experts deemed the Prynt Pocket to be the best of its kind because its super speedy, portable, and produces amazingly high-quality pictures.
Get the Prynt Pocket Photo Printer for $65
18. This super soft cleaning cloth Credit: MagicFiber
Clean off any screen with these MagicFiber wipes.
Reviews: 12,228
Rating: 4.7 stars
Not all microfiber cleaning cloths are created equal. The 12,000-plus people who have given these MagicFiber ones a 5-star review say they're the best cloths they've used in terms of quality and portability. Just a few wipes left their phone screens completely clean and removed all smudges, fingerprints, and streaks.
Get the MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloths for $8.99
19. These lenses that will turn you into a pro photographer Credit: Xenvo
Clip these onto any iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, or Google Pixel.
Reviews: 2,163
Rating: 4.5 stars
To take stunning pictures on your iPhone, you almost don't need any real skill—you just need these clip-on lenses, which are the best selling cell phone lens attachments on Amazon. The kit, which contains a wide-angle lens, a macro lens, a glow light, and a carrying case, has received rave reviews for improving picture quality and making phone photos look like they were taken by an SLR camera.
Get the Xenvo Pro Lens Kit for $39.99
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