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All three of the biggest U.S. smartphone brands, Apple, Samsung and Google, have introduced devices with price tags well north of $1,000. But enjoying the advanced capabilities these devices bring

(StatePoint) Despite space age materials and hefty price tags, today’s top-of-the-line smartphones are still prone to damage, and consumers without protection plans are facing sticker shock at repair shops.

Consumers without protection plans are facing sticker shock at repair shops.

(StatePoint) Despite space age materials and hefty price tags, today’s top-of-the-line smartphones are still prone to damage, and consumers without protection plans are facing sticker shock at repair shops.

Allstate Protection Plans recently put the two largest iPhone 14 models (iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Plus) through their Breakability Drop Test.

I recently upgraded to the iPhone 14 Pro, and one of the first things I did was to drop it. Not on purpose, or as part of some amazing durability test, but just because I was juggling too many things at once, and the most expensive thing that I was holding (by some way!) was the thing that hit the deck.

The 3rd generation Apple iPhone SE hit stores last week with claims of improved drop durability (“cool with stumbles”) and water resistance (“cool with spills”) thanks to “a durable design and the toughest glass in a smartphone.” After putting the new iPhone SE through Breakability Drop and Dunk Te