# Backless Phone Protectors RhinoShield's CrashGuard Case is Durable and Minimal By Joey Haar | Published 2018-05-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crashguard References: [androidcentral](https://www.androidcentral.com/rhinoshields-galaxy-s9-case-review) & [rhinoshield.io](https://rhinoshield.io/pages/shop/Samsung?device=samsung-galaxy-s9&category=crashguard&prod=samsung-galaxy-s9-bumper-case) Smartphones are the most valuable thing that most people carry with them on a daily basis, and [RhinoShield's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoshield-airx) new CrashGuard phone protector keeps those valuable products safe without obscuring their attractiveness. The new smartphone accessory, which is designed for the [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-protectors-and-case) [Galaxy S9](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-purple), is like a bumper that securely covers all four edges of one's phone, keeping it defended against all but the most brutal bumps and bruisings. Most people don't subject their phones to particularly terrible abuse. Every once in a while one might drop their phone on concrete, but other than that the average smartphone stays safe. That means that a bulky, rigid case is often overkill. The RhinoShield CrashGuard has protection around one's phone's edges and a lip that protects against drops directly on the screen or back, and other than that it leaves one's phone exposed (so consumers can show off their high-end design). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Durable Phone Cases:** Opportunity for phone accessory companies to innovate durable and minimalistic phone cases with a focus on design. - **Edge Protection:** Opportunity for companies to design edge protectors that protect smartphones from bumps and bruises. - **Minimalistic Design:** Opportunity for companies to design phone protectors that provide ample protection but with a minimalist aesthetic that allows the phone's design to shine through. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to innovate phone protection products for their products. - **Phone Accessories:** Opportunity for phone accessory manufacturers to innovate new products that provide effective protection while remaining aesthetically pleasing. - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for e-commerce platforms to offer a wider selection of durable and minimalistic phone cases that meet the growing demand for stylish and effective phone protection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Angle Protection Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoshield-airx.md) - [Stylistic Sustainable Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collection-of-cases.md) - [Imperceivable Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakey-smartphone-case.md) - [Jewelry-Like Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rmour-candy-corner-protectors.md) - [Sophisticated Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sophisticated-smartphone-case.md) - [Super Protective Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bounce-case.md) - [Advanced Smartphone Protection Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-protectors-and-case.md) - [Durable Case Built-In Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-victus-2.md) - [Military-Grade Magnetic Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rokform-rugged-case.md)