Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Popsocket Review

Handy Tool For Cell Phones And Tablets

Let's review a popsocket today. Chances are you have at least seen a popsocket but you might not have known what it was. Basically, they are a type of grip to attach to your cell phone or even your tablet. Of course not all grips are Popsockets but a whole lot of them are.

hand holding cellphone
This woman must not have a popsocket on her phone
image courtesy of pixabay.com

These funky looking discs attach to a phone for a variety of uses. Probably the most popular use is for having a better grip on your cell phone making it less likely to drop it. This comes in real handy if you are the type who likes to carry your phone in your hand instead of your pocket or purse.

People who like to take selfies say the popsocket allows them to hold the phone better for snapping that shot. I'm not one that takes a lot of those so I don't know whether it makes it easier or not.

Popsocket and other brands


Not all of the brands of grips perform like the little popsockets. The uniqueness of this brand is that it is collapsible. It can go flat and then pop out once and then once again in an almost accordion like fashion. I like that you can collapse it when you want to place it flat on a surface and when you want to put it in your back pocket. If it is sticking out an inch or two in your pocket it might look rather alarming to someone behind you. 

You can completely remove the popsocket when you want to. The adhesive is reusable. This comes in handy if you want to re-charge your phone with one of those wireless chargers. There might even be a reason to remove it in order to place it in a different place on your phone. 

Why move it around? Well, another use for the popsocket is that you can use it like a stand. Yep, you can prop your phone up for hands-free time. I don't watch many videos on my phone but a lot of people do and with a popsocket they can prop their phone up on a desk or tabletop and watch without holding on to the phone. I would imagine this would be really nice if you are watching a movie on your phone; I would think you hand would get stiff having to grip for so long.

I even saw an example where someone used two of these handy little discs on the back of their phone to wrap the cord neatly from their earbuds. I thought that was pretty clever! 

Lots of choices

Another really fun thing about these little grippers is that you have a multitude of choices in how they look. You can keep it simple or you can find one that is suited to your tastes and personality. There are colorful ones, elegant looking ones and of course whimsical ones. Some can even be personalized to have a saying of your choice on yours. They aren't very expensive so you could pick one or two and switch them out as your mood changes. 

Personally, I think they would make a great little stocking stuffer for people on your gift list. How about you? Have you got a popsocket?

Popsocket phone grip



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7 comments:

  1. I have seen these in stores and have seen a popsocket in use by my teenage grandson on his cell phone. It does look like a handy product, especially for propping your phone up for a long conversation. Holding a phone for a long time is uncomfortable.

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  2. I was just looking at these in the store considering a purchase - thanks for the review!

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  3. Very clever ideas for using a Popsocket! I never would have thought of wrapping the earbud cords around two. Cool idea!

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  4. My granddaughter just gave me a Popsocket just before I went on holidays. I really like it. It makes taking pictures easier because you can use two fingers to hold the phone and use your thumb to push the button. It's a great little idea with big benefits.

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  5. I don't have one, but I can certainly see the benefit.

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  6. Oh yes, my son had this on his phone for years! He loved it. I think they're a good idea. They sure do help you keep that phone in your hand!

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  7. I'm embarrassed to say that I first heard the term "Popsocket" only a few weeks ago! Thanks so much for explaining all the benefits and potential uses. I'm definitely tempted to pick one up.

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