How rough are you on your phone? Do you like to take it everywhere with you, literally? Hiking, biking, and rock climbing? Through waterfalls? We’ve done all of these, sometimes to the detriment of our smartphones. And while some people prefer to keep their iPhones sleek and vulnerable, we recommend a bit of protection against the rough and tumble lifestyle.
There are a few heavy duty protective cases out on the market, but if you are an iPhone 4 user, you are in luck: the LifeProof iPhone 4 case seems to be very sturdy and also one of the thinnest available (only adds an extra 1/16” to each side of the phone). This case can withstand being dropped two meters – 6.6ft- as well as being submerged underwater for the same distance, plus holds up against shock, snow, and dirt! [read]