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TRAVEL GADGETS

Apps and other devices to make travel easier.

WEATHERPROOF CELL PHONE CASES

Despite some manufacturers’ claims, few of us are game to bet
that our treasured smart phones will stand up to a watery dip. A
Ziploc bag is always handy to take along on a trip, but high on the
“must-get” list of frequent travellers is a weatherproof phone case.
Blurry, useless photos (a frequent occurrence when moisture leaks in
through an iPhone camera lens) are a real disappointment.
Many travellers swear by LifeProof cases for iPhones, Android, Google
and LG devices, and PunkCase cases are a well-regarded option at
a lower price point. If you’re going on small boat trips or spending a
day at the water’s edge, Overboard waterproof cases for all models
of iPhones (and iPads) allow you to snap, text and video away with
even fewer worries. Overboard cases can supposedly be submerged
in water up to a depth of 6m (although who is willingly going to test
that?) and they come with lanyards/shoulder straps for extra safety.

Lifeproof cases

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