Ways to Protect Your Phone on Vacation
MISSION, KS--(Marketwired - Jul 8, 2014) - (Family Features) The kids are out of school and you've been stockpiling your vacation time for months. It's prime time to hit the road (or skies) for a well-deserved getaway. But before you dust off that suitcase, take some time to assess the protection of one of your most valuable travel tools -- your smartphone.
Your personal travel guide
A recent survey conducted by Asurion, the recognized industry leader in technology protection, found that 77 percent of travelers say their phone is either "very" or "extremely" important to have while traveling. In fact, 46 percent of those surveyed revealed they use their mobile phone to research vacation information, such as destinations and deals. Other popular uses include booking transportation tickets, making dining reservations and using special travel-related apps downloaded to their phone.
Protecting your phone
It's easy to see that smartphones are critical for summer travel. Since nothing ruins a vacation like a lost, stolen or damaged cellphone, be sure to consider these tips before heading out:
Dangerous locations
Protecting your phone also includes keeping it from thieves. When Asurion asked smartphone users where they experienced the theft of their device, the most common settings were locations that you might find yourself while on vacation, including:
Tips to prevent phone theft
There are several steps you can take to reduce the risk of smartphone theft, including the following:
For more on how to enhance your summer travels, visit www.Asurion.com.
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