Where Will Your New Phone Break?

Broken smartphones have cost Americans $13 billion over the past five years, says warranty company SquareTrade, which also surveyed where in the home they break. Should you receive a new iPhone 5S or Samsung Galaxy S4 this holiday season, here's where to be careful.
By Fast Company Staff

Most recent smart phone accident was in the home:

Bedroom
Android: 12% iPhone: 8%

Living Room
Android: 21% iPhone: 17%

Kitchen
Android: 15% iPhone: 21%

Bathroom
Android: 13% iPhone: 16%

Toilet
Android: 9% iPhone: 9%

Washing Machine
Android: 4% iPhone: 4%

Roof of Car
Android: 6% iPhone: 6%

Driveway
Android: 13% iPhone: 10%
A version of this article appeared in the December 2013 / January 2014 issue of Fast Company magazine.