Updated
Updated · TechRadar · Jun 16
PopSockets Unveils 2.6mm Low-Pro iPhone Grip at Apple Store for $39.99
Updated
Updated · TechRadar · Jun 16

PopSockets Unveils 2.6mm Low-Pro iPhone Grip at Apple Store for $39.99

3 articles · Updated · TechRadar · Jun 16

Summary

  • $39.99 buys PopSockets' thinnest MagSafe grip yet—a 2.6mm Low-Pro model that launched Tuesday at Apple Store locations and is initially limited to iPhone users.
  • The redesign targets customers who wanted a grip slim enough to avoid catching in pockets, replacing PopSockets' bulkier accordion mechanism with a flatter one-action structure and metal ring kickstand.
  • PopSockets said the Low-Pro survived 30 pounds of pulling force and 100,000 open-close cycles, while still allowing MagSafe charging through the grip, albeit with potentially slower speeds.
  • Six colors are available at launch, expanding to 12 when the accessory reaches Best Buy and Target on July 12 and broader retail distribution on July 29.

Insights

Can a $40 redesign convince skeptics that PopSockets are no longer bulky and uncool?
In a market with 600+ rivals, is this new kickstand grip a game-changer or just expensive catch-up?