You got a new cellphone, and want to accessorize your purchase with fun features and other things to make the phone more useful and safe. Accessories for your phone — especially if you have a name brand like an iPhone, a very popular type of smartphone, can be found nearly anywhere. From your regular electronics store to your online shopping venues, to the store you use to buy your cellphone in the first place, you can find new additions for your device that will be fun, cool, and useful.

Whether you need accessories for yourself or you want to embellish someone else's smartphone, here are ideas for accessories. Always speak to an electronics specialist before making a purchase to ensure you get the right accessories for the type of phone you have. Cellphones come in many different models, so if you have an older phone, you want to make sure you get the right parts for your device.

New case

There are a few reasons to consider putting a new case on your cellphone. For starters, a case protects your phone against damage if you were to accidentally drop it on the ground. A case can have a protective glass screen on it designed to keep the face of your phone safe against cracks and blemishes. A waterproof or water resistant case is great for if you were to get your phone wet by accidentally dropping it in the pool, bath, or toilet.

You can get a new case for another reason as well: for added appeal. iPhone and other cases for cellphones are cute and full of personality. You can get a cute iPhone case with your name on it, glittery gemstone additions, leather or leather-likes styles, or even metallic designs. In a few ways you can even customize your case by adding stickers, gemstones, or decals after you put your cellphone case on to make the cover even more cute.

New stylus

A stylus is often used with a cellphone to make navigating the device easier. If you text on your phone a lot or you are used to navigating your phone for email and business use, then you need a cute stylus to accessorize your cellphone with nicely. Some smartphone cases even come with stylus additions so you have a matching set of accessories to make your phone more versatile and easy to use. You can choose from any styluses and cellphone cases at your local cellphone or electronics store.