We rely on our mobile phone for loads of things in summer. Festival tickets, holiday snaps, maps, playlists, boarding passes - they’re with us every step of the way. To make this summer even better, we are giving away an incredible smart BBQ at the end of this article!But it’s not all good news. Summer is also the time when a lot of phones go missing or have a bit of a meltdown. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 272,000 thefts were reported across the UK last year. They peaked in July, when festival season kicks off and summer getaways get underway.Then there’s the weather. Direct sunlight, hot sand and the occasional pool splash can all take their toll on your phone. Luckily, keeping it protected doesn’t take much effort. A few simple habits can help keep your phone (and everything on it) safe throughout the busiest weeks of summer. Lock it down before you leave the house. The best time to protect your phone is before anything goes wrong. Most theft protection fea