clear way Jack Frost has to wear a pair of toasty gloves to keep his fingers from getting pricked. People have been wearing gloves for centuries, the change from gloves to individually wrapped fingers being the biggest upgrade in that time. But traditional gloves don't work well with our smartphones. Sure, you can uselessly stab at the touchscreen before taking off your glove to use your phone. But wouldn't you like a good pair of touchscreen gloves?
All of these gloves have some material or fingertip technology that works with touchscreens, but some are better than others. I tested each pair in this guide with my phone — I answered calls, browsed the web, and sent text messages — and also considered comfort, grip, and warmth while using them in nearly 40 degrees Fahrenheit weather. These are our favourites.
Updated November 2024: We added photos, an optional section, removed discontinued gloves, and updated prices.
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Adjust your phone's settings
Before we proceed further, I strongly recommend that you increase the sensitivity of your phone's touchscreen. This way:
on android phone: Go settings, System, keyboardThen indicator speedAnd then slide it to maximum. These settings may vary depending on your smartphone. Happens in some Android phones too touch sensitivity option or screen protector mode you can find in Display Settings.
on an iPhone: Go settings, simple use, touchtap more haptic touch Or 3D and Haptic Touch choose more FastYou may also consider changing some settings settings, simple use, touch, touch housing,