PopSockets on smartphones: Why you should use them

Have you seen one of those weird circular disks stuck to the back of someone’s smartphone? The accessory became fashionable, especially with the younger audience. Learn what Popsockets are and what they can be used for.

When it comes to using a smartphone , the PopSocket, which is nothing more than a circular disk that you may have seen people using behind the device, is of great use for security and usability. The accessory has become a fever, and in fact, it can be just as important when using a case or glass film to preserve your device. 

Why use a PopSocket on your smartphone

PopSockets are plastic circles that are attached to the back of the smartphone or case, and can be reused, in addition to being easy to remove. But why did they become so popular? That’s what we’re going to talk about here, and we’re going to show you how useful this accessory is and why to use a custom popsocket on your smartphone.

1. To prevent smartphone drops

The most obvious use of a PopSocket is as an aid for holding the smartphone. And with ever-larger screens, it becomes difficult to hold your smartphone and never drop it. If you tend to let your smartphone fall out of your hands, or have small hands that make it difficult to hold the device comfortably (this explains the accessory’s success among women), a PopSocket will be of great use to you.

In fact, although it has other uses, as we will talk about below, the main reason to use a Popsocket is in fact the security it brings when handling the smartphone. It allows you to wrap two fingers around it, making the device appear to be “floating” in your hand. Plus, it’s great for holding your smartphone when using the camera.

2. Great for holding your smartphone when taking selfies

In addition to giving your device a better grip, the Popsocket is great for taking selfies. Since the Popsocket makes it easy to hold your smartphone with one hand, reaching for the shutter button is also easier. It also gives you more freedom with the angle, and the robust grip helps too.

Without a Popsocket, most people need to use both hands when taking selfies, as holding a device such as an  iPhone 8 Plus or Galaxy Note is nearly impossible to do with just one hand. Once you buy a Popsocket, you can take a lot more selfies, and at more interesting angles, without any problem.

3. Support for watching videos

If you like to rest your smartphone or tablet on a table, for example, to have a better view while watching videos, PopSocket will solve your problems too. PopSocket might work better as a stand if you use two of them on the back of your smartphone or tablet (especially the latter), but a single PopSocket works too.

With a PopSocket, simply tilt the device in landscape orientation and let it hold the smartphone in this position. This works best when the Popsocket is in the center of the device – otherwise it just falls out and is not effective.

For larger devices, like a tablet, it’s best to use two Popsockets, placed slightly off-center at the top and bottom. That way, you can prop your tablet on a table, or hang it in landscape mode.

4. To store headphones

If you use wired headphones, you know how unpleasant it is to untangle the tangles they normally become. And if you hate that, it might be a good idea to use Popsockets to allocate them.

Simply use two Popsockets and wrap your wired headphones around them, storing the cables tangle-free when not in use. It might sound a little silly, but it’s easier than having to untangle your headphones every time you take them out of your pocket.

5. Personalize-o

Popsockets come in a variety of patterns, but the real fun is creating a pattern to have your own unique Popsocket. Several companies, such as printers, give you the option to customize your PopSocket.

On these sites, you usually just upload an image or add text. It is still possible to change the font and positioning, or even choose the base colors of the button and the disk.

6. Use it only when you need it

What’s great about Popsockets is that you can only use them when you really need them. If the idea of ​​having a slight bulge on the back of the device bothers you, don’t worry. PopSockets are easy to remove, and can be repositioned at any time.

If you change smartphones frequently, what do you do when you only have one Popsocket? Will it be necessary to buy one for each device (as with glass film)? Not. PopSockets have reusable adhesive, so you can remove it and put it back on as many times as you like.