I drop my smartphone constantly — these saved me from yet another broken iPhone
The author, a frequent phone dropper and tech reviewer, shares her experience finding durable and stylish phone cases to protect her devices from constant drops. She highlights Casetify as a reliable brand offering high drop protection and customizable designs. The Hot Sauce Impact Case, inspired by New York diner culture and personal love for hot sauce, is her latest pick for the iPhone 17 Pro.
- ▪The author drops her phone at least once every three days and has tested various smartphones including iPhones, Google Pixels, and Samsung Galaxy models.
- ▪Casetify offers two main impact-resistant series: Bounce (up to 32.8 feet drop protection) and Impact (up to 8 feet), with the Bounce series suited for more rugged use.
- ▪The Hot Sauce Impact Case is customizable, MagSafe compatible, and part of a collaboration with Laundry Room Designs, reflecting New York diner culture and personal lifestyle themes.
- ▪Casetify cases are available for Apple, Samsung, and Google phones, with options to add extra protection and MagSafe features, though these can increase the price.
- ▪The author recommends the Impact series for its balance of lightweight design and sufficient drop protection for everyday accidents like drops from desks or beds.
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| Publication time | Sat, 16 May 2026 08:30:00 -0400 |
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Shopping I drop my smartphone constantly — these saved me from yet another broken iPhone By Nishka Dhawan Published May 16, 2026, 8:30 a.m. ET Nishka Dhawan New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Even if my iPhone was superglued to my hand, I’d find a way to drop it. I drop it at least once every three days (and no, this is not an exaggeration). No matter what phone companies claim, smartphones are quite fragile, especially when they suffer drop damage and have no case on — or a flimsy case for that matter. As a tech reviewer, I own Google Pixel smartphones, iPhones and the Samsung Galaxy series.
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