The new PopSockets grip is so thin you’ll forget it’s even there
PopSockets redefines phone grips with a near-invisible design—sparking debate over form over function
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The brief
Designed to blend seamlessly with device aesthetics, it prioritizes minimalism over bulk, contrasting with competitors like OhSnap’s thicker grips. Tech-focused outlets—**TechRadar, Fast Company, CNET, and The Verge**—are leading the conversation, framing the MagSafge as both an evolution of PopSockets’ brand and a direct response to consumer demand for discreet phone modifications.
Comparisons to OhSnap’s flat grip dominate discussions, with early reviews focusing on usability and aesthetic appeal. The Verge’s headline underscores the product’s stealthy presence as its defining feature.
Watch for user reactions on social media, particularly from tech enthusiasts and iPhone owners, as well as potential follow-up products targeting Android devices. Coverage does not yet specify pricing, availability, or long-term durability assessments, but these details may emerge in coming days.
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Quick answers
What makes the new PopSockets grip different from previous models?
The **MagSafge** is significantly thinner than prior PopSockets designs, prioritizing a near-invisible profile over textured grip surfaces. It aligns with a trend toward minimalist phone accessories.
Is this grip only for iPhones?
Coverage specifies the MagSafge is designed for iPhones, leveraging MagSafe compatibility. Whether PopSockets plans Android versions remains unstated.
How is it being received compared to competitors like OhSnap?
Early coverage from **CNET and The Verge** suggests the MagSafge is favored for its slimness, while OhSnap’s grips are noted for their textured hold. Direct user comparisons are still unfolding.
Coverage (4)
- Popsockets unveils an insanely thin new Pospocket MagSafge grip for iPhone that's 'a labor of love' TechRadar · 3h ago
- PopSockets’ new ultrathin grip is the product its founder wanted to make all along Fast Company · 3h ago
- Flat PopSockets Are Here (and I Like It Better Than OhSnap's Flat Grip) CNET · 3h ago
- The new PopSockets grip is so thin you’ll forget it’s even there The Verge · 3h ago
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