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Gizmodo
4 days ago
- Gizmodo
For Almost Free, PopSockets and Anker Come Together With This Easy-to-Hold Magnetic Phone Charger
Save 50% on the PopSockets x Anker MagGo 5,000mAh portable magnetic battery charger over at Best Buy. This collaboration between PopSockets and Anker is a match made in heaven. If your phone is new enough that it supports magnetic wireless charging, then you can pick up this Anker MagGo 5,000mAh portable magnetic battery charger that has an integrated PopSockets grip on the back. Right now, Best Buy has it discounted down by 50%. It's normally $70, but you can score one in either black or clear today for just $35. Anker is really firing on all cylinders with this one. This is a part-external phone battery, part-phone stand. Your phone, so long as you have an iPhone 12 or later or an Android with magnetic wireless charging support, this phone battery simple snaps onto the back of your phone and can be taken with you to give you that extra charge when you need it most. See at Best Buy The pocket-sized power bank just locks into place and you can forget it's there. What's especially nice is it doesn't block the camera lenses at all so there is no need to remove the charger when taking photos or videos. The magnet ensures it stays perfectly aligned to provide an efficient charge and can really extend the battery life of your phone. The phone charger has a 5,000mAh cell capacity. That equates to nearly an entire iPhone 13s or iPhone 13 Pros charge. That's hours more battery life than without. And if you're also someone who is embarrassed to say their daily screen time out loud like I am, this boost in battery life is a godsend. Not Just a Phone Charger While yes this magnetic portable phone charger does exactly that, it also doubles as a phone stand. PopSockets took off several years ago to a point where you couldn't get onto a train without seeing at least a couple people with one attached to their phones. PopSockets grips make your phone easy to grab onto and old with one hand without risk of dropping. They've become especially helpful as phones have gotten heavier. With the Anker MagGo portable magnetic charger, while it is lightweight, it certainly will add a bit of heft to your phone. Thankfully, it has a PopSockets grip integrated directly into the design. This makes it easy to handle with one hand and can even be used to stand the phone up horizontally — great for viewing videos the old fashioned way. The fun part about PopSockets is the customizability they offer, with countless designs to show off your aesthetic and personality. Well the integrated grip is actually swappable so you can attach any PopSocket grip of your choice. For a limited time, you can pick up the PopSockets x Anker MagGo 5,000mAh portable magnetic battery charger for just $25—a 50% discount from it's original price of $70. See at Best Buy
Metro
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Loved by new mum Amy Jackson, the Tommee Tippee phone case accessory is a must
Metro journalists select and curate the products that feature on our site. If you make a purchase via links on this page we will earn commission – learn more From trending accessories like PopSockets and cords, to Hailey Bieber's iconic Rhode case, phone accessories are well and truly having their moment. And now Tommee Tippee have got in on the hype — with their clever StayPut Pocket™. The ultimate 'it girl' accessory for busy mums, the StayPut Pocket™ is the first ever integrated dummy holder attachment for your phone case — and each one also comes with a fully-compatible 0-6m Ultra-light StayPut Soother. Plus, it even comes with a plastic microwave case specifically for sterilising the pocket and soother together. A game-changing accessory for any modern parent, say goodbye to those desperate searches for the dummy before you leave the house — or any awkward one-handed rifling through your bag while holding a screaming baby in your other arm. Affectionately dubbed 'the Stanley Cup of parenting', it's not much of a surprise that it keeps completely selling out. So — if you want to get your hands on one — you'll want to act fast. This phone case accessory has been specially designed to store a sterilised Ultra-light StayPut soother — so you can take it with you anywhere you (and your phone) go. Simply peel off the adhesive strip, stick the hard plastic disc to the back of your phone case, twist the silicone socket anti-clockwise to fasten, and you're all good to go. BUY NOW FOR £15.99 Available in two trend-led shades — Grape and Taupe — there's no denying that the surprisingly chic StayPut Pocket™ has been made with stylish mums in mind. In fact, actress and model, Amy Jackson — who welcomed her son, Oscar, four weeks ago with husband, Ed Westwick — is thought to be one of the big reasons behind the product's boom. In her most recent Instagram post, Jackson shared some adorable pictures of the newborn and herself — also showcasing the StayPut Pocket™. 'When you're juggling a baby, a pram, a changing bag, and trying to answer messages, having the dummy exactly where you need it is a lifesaver,' she wrote in the caption. More Trending And it wasn't long before other chic millennial mums were jumping into the comments to share their approval — like models Roxy Horner, and Emma Louise Connolly. A stylish and tech-savvy product, we reckon the StayPut Pocket™ is guaranteed to become a top parenting hack for 2025. After all, as much as we love a lip gloss phone case, it's not all that helpful when you're dealing with a screaming baby. Follow Metro across our social channels, on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Share your views in the comments below MORE: From Space NK to Mango – here's 23 items our shopping expert is buying this weekend MORE: Dunelm's big homeware sale is here – with up to 50% off bedding, furniture and more MORE: Top 6 items any first-time buyer should have on their shopping list as chosen by our shopping expert
Engadget
27-05-2025
- Engadget
PopSockets finally launches a vertical grip stand
Vertical videos have been a part of most people's every day lives for years now. TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels and more are all in portrait mode, as is a typical video call off a smartphone. But it's only now that PopSockets has caught up, releasing the Kick-Out Grip and Stand that can balance a phone vertically. The new model is part of PopSockets' MagSafe line but, as the name suggests, includes a kick stand that folds out of the traditional socket. All a person needs to do is flatten the grip and then pop out the top bit. It will fold down and serve as a light stand for the phone to rest on. PopSockets has launched the Kick-Out Grip and Stand in Black, Latte, Dusk and Putty, along with two Aluminum Radial options, French Navy and Silver. It retails for $40 and should work with any MagSafe compatible case, swappable PopTop or PopMount currently sold. However, it also comes with an adapter ring so it should work with almost any case. The new Kick-Out Grip and Stand feels like a small update but, if you're anything like me, it will stop water bottles, cups and other rogue phone props from constantly fall down. If you buy something through a link in this article, we may earn commission.
The Verge
27-05-2025
- Business
- The Verge
PopSockets' new Kick-Out Grip can finally prop your phone up vertically
PopSockets is launching a new version of its MagSafe grip that can be used to prop a phone up vertically for scrolling TikTok or video calls. The PopSockets Kick-Out Grip and Stand is less than a millimeter thicker than the company's current lineup of MagSafe PopGrips, according to the company's founder, David Barnett, but introduces a hinge so the pop-up grip can now fold out and double as a support stand. The Kick-Out Grip and Stand is available starting today through the PopSockets online store for $39.99 in colors that include black, dusk, putty, and latte. It's also available through Best Buy's website and retail locations which offer two exclusive color options: French navy and silver, both featuring a shiny metal finish. If those colors don't work for you, as with previous iterations of the PopSockets, the collapsible grip on the new Kick-Out can be removed with a twist and replaced with alternates in different colors or designs. It's compatible with iPhones and cases that support Apple's MagSafe feature, as well as Android devices and accessories that support the Qi2 standards's Magnetic Power Profile. For older devices lacking wireless charging, or those using protective cases that are too thick for MagSafe to work effectively, an included adhesive adapter makes the Kick-Out Grip and Stand compatible with nearly any smartphone. PopSocket's new grip is thicker than competitor's products like the OhSnap Snap 4 and it needs to be completely removed if you want to use a wireless charger. But the Kick-Out is more comfortable to hold than the Snap 4, can be personalized, and offers more functionality. Although the Kick-Out Grip and Stand is the first modern version of the PopSockets that can be used to prop a phone up vertically, it's technically not the very first. After gluing a couple of buttons to the back of his phone so he could wrap and store his wired earbuds, Barnett went on to design and successfully crowdfund an iPhone 4 case featuring two of the accordion style pop-up grips that PopSockets still feature today. It could be used to store headphones, but also prop an iPhone up horizontally or vertically. Wireless earbuds like Apple's AirPods eventually made the PopSockets' original dual grip design obsolete, but that wasn't the end of the product. 'A friend of mine calls me the luckiest man on earth because phones grew into my invention,' says Barnett. 'I invented PopSockets to solve the problem of headset tangle, and turns out they served as a great grip.' PopSockets eventually simplified the design of its products as consumers embraced them as a more secure way to hold their phones that continue to grow larger and heavier, with one hand. To date, the company has sold over 285 million of the grips, and while their success may seem like a fortunate accident, the latest version brings a useful improvement that PopSockets has been working on perfecting for several years. 'Our products are all designed to bring joy to daily phone life by eliminating pain points. I think this one hits the mark,' says Barnett.
WIRED
06-04-2025
- WIRED
The Best MagSafe Phone Grips
Skip to main content Take the strain off with these comfortable, durable, and lightweight smartphone grips. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. Learn more. A MagSafe phone grip can make all the difference in today's world of extra-large smartphones. They can offer a more comfortable grip while doomscrolling through social media and a way to potentially prevent a fumble. These little accessories can double as kickstands, making it easy to prop your phone up during video calls or while streaming content. Phone grips have been around for a while, popularized by PopSockets, but the ones in this guide attach via magnets instead of an adhesive or a clamp. Leveraging Apple's MagSafe technology on iPhones, they're easy to take on and off and don't interfere with features like wireless charging. Android phone owners can take advantage as well if they have a magnetic phone case. I've been testing several over the past few months—these are the best MagSafe phone grips worth your time. Read our MagSafe guides for more, including the Best MagSafe Wallets, Best MagSafe Wireless Chargers, Best MagSafe Accessories, Best MagSafe Power Banks, Best 3-in-1 Apple Chargers, and Best iPhone 16 Cases. Power up with unlimited access to WIRED . Get best-in-class reporting that's too important to ignore for just $2.50 $1 per month for 1 year. Includes unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber-only content. Subscribe Today . AccordionItemContainerButton MagSafe is Apple's magnetic technology built into the iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14, iPhone 15, and iPhone 16 lineup (the iPhone SE and iPhone 16e are excluded). It consists of a ring of magnets on the back of the phone designed for a faster, more precise wireless charging system. But these magnets also opened up the ability to attach different kinds of accessories to the back of the device, like wallets and external batteries. It even makes docking an iPhone to a car mount easier. If you use a case on your iPhone, make sure it comes with MagSafe support (you'll see a ring of magnets on the inside). That way, the MagSafe accessories will have a proper connection. Otherwise, if you use a non-MagSafe case, the accessories will likely slide off due to a weak connection. If you need a recommendation for a great MagSafe case, we have plenty in our guides: iPhone 16 Cases iPhone 15 Cases iPhone 14 Cases iPhone 13 Cases iPhone 12 Cases If you want a magnetic grip, make sure it supports MagSafe or at least mentions magnets on the product page. All the recommendations here are MagSafe grips. Can Android Phones Use MagSafe Grips? AccordionItemContainerButton Most Android phones are incompatible with MagSafe grips. But there are magnetic cases available for top Android phone models enabling MagSafe-like functionality. You can find WIRED-tested magnetic cases for select Android phones here. Over the coming years, thanks to the new Qi2 wireless charging standard that incorporates the Magnetic Power Profile, you'll start seeing more high-end Android phones embed magnets inside the device, just like on Apple's iPhones. That will allow greater compatibility with MagSafe accessories with or without a magnetic case. The road is bumpy, though. Samsung's latest Galaxy S25 range, for example, are 'Qi2 Ready,' meaning you can only access Qi2 charging speeds and features with a magnet case. Hopefully, manufacturers will add native magnet support soon. The Different Types of Phone Grips AccordionItemContainerButton MagSafe grips are hardly the only type of phone grips available. In fact, there are four main other types of grips you can buy. Cases with attached grips. These are cases with a grip attached to the back. You get a strong and durable grip that will never fall off, but the trade-off is a thicker phone, and these cases typically are incompatible with wireless charging and may not work with other MagSafe accessories. Clamp-style grips. Also called universal phone grips, these clamp to a phone so you can easily take them on and off, and they're not limited to a particular kind of phone. The downside is they're not the fastest to take on and off, and they can sometimes slide up and down the phone. Adhesive grips. You can stick a phone grip to the back of your phone or case, and while this will typically give you a well-attached grip that likely won't fall off your phone, the downsides are similar to cases with attached grips. It may block features like wireless charging and restrict you from using other accessories. MagSafe grips. These grips are all about convenience. You can easily take them on and off, but they only work with devices or cases with built-in magnets. While you can dangle a phone from a MagSafe grip without issue, any additional force could cause the magnets to separate and fling your phone to the ground. How We Test MagSafe Grips AccordionItemContainerButton Each MagSafe grip in this guide is one I used as my primary phone grip for weeks or months at a time. I make sure they snap to my iPhone or MagSafe case securely, and I also ensure they allow for a comfortable hold for long periods and are durable enough to survive drops or heavy use. I use my phone as I normally would—scrolling through social media, FaceTiming with friends, and sending texts and emails—and evaluate the grip to see if it gets in the way or makes life easier. Anker's MagGo 610 strikes the perfect balance between simplicity and durability. If I weren't in love with the look of my PopSocket grip (see below), I'd reach for this one all the time. It's comfortable to grasp, lightweight enough that it doesn't weigh my phone down, and it looks sleek. The ring is sturdy enough to use as a kickstand in landscape mode, though it won't work in portrait orientation. It doesn't hurt that it's the cheapest MagSafe grip in this guide too. I'm a bit of a PopSockets loyalist. I've been using them for years and bought one for my iPhone and another for my Kindle. I find it the most comfortable out of all the grips, though that could just be because I've used them for so many years. The MagSafe PopSockets are my favorite because I can pop them on and off whenever I'm using a wireless charger or when I just don't need them. But what makes PopSockets' grips stand out is the sheer variety of designs and shapes they come in. I recommend buying through PopSockets' website directly, since you have more options to sift through. The one pictured here is the Dichroic Heart. ESR MagSafe Ring Holder (HaloLock) This is one of the most unique grips I've tested so far. The ring is more rectangular than circular, which took me a while to get used to. But ESR thought of all the details. The inner portion of the ring has a smooth, rubber lining that makes it much more comfortable to hold for longer periods. It also has a dual-joint design with two rings connected. The first acts as a grip and stand for landscape mode, but you can pull the second out to use as a portrait-mode kickstand. That ladder-like design comes in handy for FaceTime calls, especially while on the couch or at my kitchen counter. I also use it to keep my phone propped up on my desk throughout the day. Benks Magnetic Ring Holder If you're not used to MagSafe grips, they can feel a little awkward, specifically when finding a secure hold. This one from Benks comes with both a ring and a grip. The ring acts as a kickstand, rotating 360 degrees, so you can switch between portrait and landscape orientation. Pop out the grip in the center, and you'll find a loop to put your finger through, allowing you to hold your phone more comfortably with one hand. The grip comes in a variety of colors and prints, complete with the option to buy a matching phone case. Baseus PicoGo Qi2 MagSafe Power Bank MagSafe power banks are great for charging on the go wirelessly, but they can also feel unwieldy. This one comes with a grip that makes it easier to hold your phone while it's charging. It also rotates 360 degrees, so you can prop it up in portrait or landscape orientation. The magnets on the power bank are strong, so it has a durable hold too. The power bank itself has a 5,000-mAh battery and is Qi2-certified. That means it supports the latest wireless charging standard and can dish out faster wireless charging speeds. It can supply 15 watts wirelessly and 20 watts wired (via a USB-C cable). LEDs on the side show how much battery is left. Unlike other metal grips I've tested, Casely's MagRing is made of soft silicone. I find that more comfortable on my fingers. It also has a 360-degree swivel, so you can position the grip at virtually any angle. But unlike the Anker, this one is strictly a grip, so you can't use it as a kickstand. My only gripe is that, since the grip doesn't fold in, your phone won't lie fully flat on a surface. I also tested the MagRing+ ($30), which comes with a ring clip you can attach your keys to. That comes in handy for quick trips to the grocery store or when I go to the gym and need a place to put my car keys and key fob. But I prefer the standard MagRing, since I typically carry my keys in my pocket or my bag.
