This ‘Unsnatchable’ phone case uses spikes to ward off thieves

Google just gave Android users a powerful new tool to help them keep their phones and data safe Theft detection lock in Android 15. The system uses the sensors on your phone to detect if a thief ever grabs it from your unsuspecting hands and runs away with it, locking the phone (and your data) in the process. But as useful as that promises to be, today we’re looking at a slightly different approach to the problem, which is all about avoiding that first tug.

Phone theft is a problem everywhere, but creative agency Joan is focusing on London with what appears to be a bit of a tongue-in-cheek awareness campaign, centered around an iPhone case it mentions.The elusive” (via Cult of Mac).

Just like a hedgehog, porcupine or cactus, The Unsnatchable is all about using spines to keep unwanted guests at bay. The large case is made of “510 grams of solid silver” and is therefore not only protective, but also stylish. The awkward-looking Unsnatchable is littered with dozens of pointed points and offers a few safe places for your own fingers, but this design appears to be for right-handers only.

The Joan website does suggest this is a genuine product, but with claims of limited stock and the need to contact someone via email about the possibility of purchasing one, we’re sure it’s prohibitively expensive is – isn’t that the way with modern art? Much more usefully, Joan’s site offers some practical tips to prevent people from taking your phone, such as staying away from streets where motorized thieves can appear out of nowhere, and making sure you record your IMEI in a safe place.

Do you like the idea of ​​a real Metalocalypse Dethphone like this? How long does it take you to put your own hand on it? Tell us in the comments why this is a great or ridiculous idea.