Once upon a time, cell phones were an emergency-only gadget.

Nowadays landlines are nearly extinct as the cellie takes front and center.

Thanks to T-String we're able to bring our little buddies with us wherever we go, even on the running trail.

These elastic accessories hold cell phones and mini iPods in place with a Velcro band that attaches to your wrist or handbag strap and come in 25 different styles.

So now you can gab with your girlfriends as you embark on your cool-down walk...

Or better yet, call someone to pick you up when you get tired.

Ain't technology grand?

T-Strings are available at tstringusa.com.

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