I love myMagSafe PopSocket.
It lets me hang onto my iPhone 16 Pro with ease and prevents those annoying cramps I sometimes feel in my fingers at the end of a long day of doomscrolling andposting hot tech takes on Threads. Taking things a step further, PopSocket has unveiled a new MagSafe Kick-Out Grip and Stand that appears to be designed specifically for the vertical video smartphone era.
The newKick-Out Gripfeatures a traditional MagSafe PopSocket that’s capable of folding out thanks to its built-in kickstand. This allows it to work as a sturdy stand for your iPhone to rest on both vertically and horizontally, depending on how you have the MagSafe PopSocket oriented. It’s a cool concept I’m surprised hasn’t already appeared, and I can see myself ditching the bulky phone stand I currently have on my desk in favor of this built-in option.
PopSocket Magnetic Kick-Out Grip and Stand
PopSocket’s new Magnetic Kick-out Grip and Stand feels like an accessory designed for the vertical video watching and shooting era.
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Given the rise of Instagram Reels and TikTok, I can see how this stand could come in handy for both watching and shooting vertical content. I could even see myself propping my phone up with the Kick-Out Grip and Stand in vertical mode and scrolling TikTok or Instagram Reels while sitting at my desk or doing mindless tasks like washing the dishes.
PopSocket’s $40 MagSafe Kick-Out Grip and Stand is available in black, latte, dusk, putty, and two aluminum options, french navy and silver. The accessory maker states that the Kick-Out Grip is compatible with any MagSafe iPhone case and supports PopTop and PopMount customization options (although these are sold separately).
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