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Here’s how I’m solving the iPhone Duo kickstand problem, without any bulk

If you’re like me and bought an iPhone Duo, you’re likely a bit disappointed by the options on the market to prop it up on a table. Apple’s official $129 folio with kickstand is expensive, flimsy, and gets in the way of the outer display. MagSafe wallets that turn into kickstands are too tall for the back of the phone, and there aren’t many good third party cases yet. That said, the perfect…

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Here’s how I’m solving the iPhone Duo kickstand problem, without any bulk

For those who own an iPhone Duo, finding the perfect solution to prop it up on a table has proven to be a challenge. While Apple's $129 folio with a kickstand is costly and cumbersome, obstructing the outer display, MagSafe wallets designed to turn into kickstands are too high, leaving few viable third-party options. However, a potential solution might have been hiding in plain sight all along.

The PopSocket Low-Pro, a low-profile MagSafe PopSocket with a ring that flips out to serve as a kickstand, works well on all iPhones and not just the iPhone Duo. This PopSocket provides several benefits for users of the iPhone Duo. One significant advantage is that it mitigates the issue of the phone slipping on MagSafe stands when unfolded, as the weight of the left half of the device tends to drag it down.

Although the PopSocket Low-Pro may cause minimal slippage over time, it's sufficient to make the experience usable. In testing, this accessory significantly improved the overall iPhone Duo experience while maintaining a slim profile, making it virtually unnoticeable when holding the phone. With the iPhone Duo already standing at 11.3mm thick when folded, adding even more bulk would not have been ideal.

The Low-Pro is truly low-profile and barely perceptible during use, protruding less than the camera bump. For those interested in purchasing a PopSocket Low-Pro, the accessory is available on Amazon for $36-40, depending on the color. The price ranges from $36 for Lilac and Orange to $40 for Navy, Gun Metal, Black, Electric Fuschia, Teal, Carbon Lattice, and Mint.

The PopSocket Low-Pro offers a cost-effective and minimalist solution to the iPhone Duo kickstand problem, without compromising on usability or adding unnecessary weight to the device.

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