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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Chloe Mac Donnell

The best phone straps: 15 stylish and practical picks to keep your device close and your hands free

A woman holding smart a smartphone with a phone strap by tree
Strap in! Phone accessories are having a moment. Photograph: Westend61/Getty Images

You’re probably familiar with the concept of adding a finishing touch to your outfit: a belt that smartens up trousers, a great pair of sunglasses, statement jewellery that livens up a plain T-shirt. Well, now, there’s a new accessory in town: the phone strap.

For many of us, it’s a must-have. On a practical level, it means you don’t have to root around in your bag every time you need to check Google Maps for directions. With phone theft also an issue, it could keep your mobile safer.

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