Olivia Carter

I have small hands, and for years I struggled with phones that kept getting bigger and heavier. Every time I tried to reach the top corner of a 6.7-inch screen with my thumb, I felt my grip slip. That frustration led me to dig deep into the best compact smartphones for small hands in , … Read more

I saved over $400 on my last phone by buying refurbished on Amazon, and that single purchase made me a convert for life. The best refurbished phones on Amazon now ship through the Amazon Renewed program, which means professional inspection, a 90-day warranty, and savings of 30-50% compared to brand-new retail prices. After spending the … Read more

I tested 10 flip phone holsters over 60 days, clipping them to my work belt, my hiking pack, and my dad’s jeans. The bottom line: the best flip phone cases with belt clips combine a secure metal clip, durable materials, and proper fit for your specific phone model. After dropping them, sitting on them, and … Read more

I’ve been carrying a flip phone for three years now, and I still get asked about my leather pouch more than the phone itself. After testing dozens of options with my Kyocera DuraXV and my mom’s Jitterbug, I’ve learned that the best leather pouches for flip phones do more than look good on your belt. … Read more

My phone lives in an OtterBox Defender case, which means pockets are basically off-limits. After years of trial and error, including one cracked screen from a holster clip that snapped mid-shift, I became obsessed with finding the best belt holsters for rugged phones. I spent 90 days testing 12 holsters across construction sites, weekend trail … Read more

I’ve owned a Nokia 2780 Flip for over a year now, and I can tell you from experience that the small, slightly curved screen is surprisingly easy to scratch. After trying everything from cheap film to premium tempered glass, I realized that not every protector fits every model. That’s why I put together this guide … Read more

I tested eight phone lanyards across three months of daily commutes, weekend hikes, and a 10-day trip to Europe. Some failed within a week. Others are still going strong on my phone right now. If you’re hunting for the best phone lanyards for everyday carry, this guide breaks down exactly which ones held up, which … Read more

I lost my phone in a crowded Barcelona market three years ago, and that moment taught me the real value of a crossbody phone strap for travel. After 90 days of testing 12 different straps across Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean, our team put together this list of the 8 best crossbody phone straps for … Read more

I spent three months testing cases on my Nokia 2780 Flip, dropping it on concrete, shoving it in pockets, and clipping it to my belt every which way. Finding the best phone cases for the Nokia 2780 Flip is harder than you might think since this phone uses a clamshell design that not every case … Read more

I tested eight different cases for the TCL Flip line over the past few months, and I was surprised by how much variety exists for what most people call a “dumb phone.” If you are looking for the best cases for the TCL Flip in , this roundup will save you hours of scrolling through … Read more