Published May 9, 2026, 11:15 AM EDT I've been covering Android and other mobile technology for close to ten years now, with a specific interest in phone accessories, e-readers, and what makes each individual phone different from another. I delight in looking at the phone market from as many angles as possible, and while my opinions may be odd, at times, they're always from the heart as much as the head.  I have a background in the mobile accessories world, which explains my odd enthusiasm for cases and things that clip onto smartphones.  I worked for Digital Trends from 2017 to 2025 . Phones and apps are addictive. That should come as no surprise to anyone reading this. The craving for a steady feed of low-quality dopamine lures us back to our phones again and again, even when we really should be doing something else entirely . I understand that problem, because I live it.…