7 Gadgets To Avoid 'iFinger'

Worried that you might be holding your phone too much? If you have read our terribly interesting feature on the dangers of overusing your mobile phones, then you’ll know that too much swiping can cause be a source of physical injury, potentially leading to tendonitis and tendonosis (and worse) to fingers, wrists and arms.

So we’ve pulled together a list of seven gadgets to help you reduce as much contact time as possible - and keep ‘iFinger’ at bay.

1. A Third Arm

Described as being like a “third arm” - hopefully, one that isn’t as susceptible to either tendonosis or tendonitis - the ESR flexible phone stand allows you to enjoy your everyday technology experience completely hands-free. With its fully adjustable neck length and aircraft-grade aluminium, this stand will support even the heaviest of tablets. 

2. Popsockets

Originally designed to stop earbuds from untangling, Popsocket has fast become the go-to phone gadget. Its simple design consists of a flat plastic disc that sticks to the back of the phone and pops out for extra grip and a phone stand. You can get them in a range of patterns and colours, too. 

3. Lazy Hand Grip

Bear with us - though you might look slightly odd using a Lazy Hand Grip, this little velcro gadget allows you to go one-handed or even hands-free when using your phone. According to their website, the grip allows you to recline “in any position” - perfect for that late-night scroll through Twitter. 

4. A Stylish Ring Lazy Hand Grip

The Spigen’s Style Ring does exactly what it says on the tin - either wear it on your finger (sadly it doesn’t double up as a stylish accessory) or you can attach it to your case so it can work as a stand for when you want handsfree. It also includes a hook mount for your car dashboard and reusable gel pads for smooth or flat surfaces. 

5. Kitchen Companion

Have you ever been cooking and tried to read a recipe off your phone while also chopping veg and making sure the water doesn’t bubble over in the pan? Well, not anymore - check out this mini mount, designed for both mobile phones and tablets. Made of coated steel and with suction pads on the base, it will help you tackle even the most complicated of culinary tasks! 

6. Creature Comforts

Not every handsfree product needs to look purely functional. For a bit of fun, why not check out these very adorable 3D printed elephant phone stands on Etsy? 

7. Jail Time

And finally, if the above options aren’t enough and you feel like you’re failing to reduce your screen time, then stick your mobile in jail. No seriously, it even comes with its own lock and key. For those days when you just can’t put it down.

>> The full deep-dive with three leading experts into smartphones injuries here