Recently released figures have shown that more than forty percent of Apple iPhone users in the UK are using handsets that have a cracked or damaged screen, with many not wishing to claim on their insurance.

Whilst Apple iPhones and other similar smart phones tend to look very sleek, stylish and modern, whilst also offering a range of features, they also pose a greater risk than some of the old style feature cell phones, particularly when it comes to the screen. The large screen of these smart phones is great to look at and use but means that your phone is more susceptible to screen damage because the screen makes up such a large part of the phone.

A recent report has shown, however, that a cracked or damaged screen is not something that would worry many consumers. Figures have shown that forty two percent of Apple iPhone customers in the UK are continuing to use their devices even though they have a damaged a cracked screen, which could have stemmed from dropping the phone or even sitting on it whilst it was in their pocket or bag.

Over one thousand iPhone owners were polled as part of the survey and more than half said that despite their broken screen the phone was working absolutely fine. Close to one third of those polled admitted that they did not want to make a claim on their insurance cover as a result of the broken screen.

In total around fifty seven percent said that they had broken their iPhone at some point in the past with around twenty seven percent causing damage to their iPhone within just weeks of first getting the handset. Forty one percent of those polled said that they did not take preventative measures to protect their handsets such as using screen protectors or cases.