{"id":23837,"date":"2019-05-14T14:56:56","date_gmt":"2019-05-14T19:56:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ipromo.com\/blog\/?p=23837"},"modified":"2023-02-10T08:38:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-10T14:38:12","slug":"the-ultimate-guide-to-popsockets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ipromo.com\/the-ultimate-guide-to-popsockets\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate Guide to PopSockets"},"content":{"rendered":"

What\u2019s a PopSocket?<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s rare to find anyone who isn\u2019t carrying some type of mobile device around with them wherever they may go. From toddlers to adults, they will have their phone or some sort of tablet to keep them connected, entertained, informed, and quiet. Having these devices is beneficial, but they can always get better\u2014and that\u2019s where PopSockets come into play.<\/p>\n

\"CustomIf you are unfamiliar with what a PopSocket is, it\u2019s small attachment that can be added to the back of a phone or tablet that make the device easier to grip. It can be pulled in and out, making it larger for when you have it in your hand, as well as smaller when you need to place it in your pocket, backpack, or purse.<\/p>\n

If you find yourself wondering how to use a PopSocket<\/a>, the answer is quite diverse. There is more than one way. As mentioned, it can help you keep a grip on your phone. This can be accomplished while you are carrying it, talking on it, or using it to take photos.<\/p>\n

In addition, it can also be used as a phone or tablet stand. When popped open, it can hold a phone or tablet upright so that you can read text, watch videos, or play games. PopSockets can also be used to keep your earbuds from getting tangled while in your pocket or bag. They are the perfect device to wrap your headphone cords around.<\/p>\n

A History of PopSockets<\/h3>\n

This device was first developed in 2011<\/a> by a philosophy professor who was teaching at the University of Boulder Colorado. His name was David Barnett, and he was frustrated and tired of his earbuds becoming tangled when he placed them in his pocket. He had traveled to a craft store to develop a solution.<\/p>\n

The prototype for this device was two buttons with a spacer that he glued to the back of his phone. It wasn\u2019t pretty, but it accomplished the goal of keeping his cords from getting tangled. Eventually, he improved upon the design and replaced the buttons with a larger grip and made the device collapsible.<\/p>\n

\"PopSockets<\/p>\n

How do they Stick?<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re wondering how to put on a PopSocket, it\u2019s actually a pretty simple process. For most phones and devices, you\u2019ll just have to peel off the liner that is on a disc that comes with the PopSocket. Beneath that is an adhesive. You will apply this to the back of your device with the sticky side down, pressing out any air bubbles that may form. Once that has been affixed, there is a film on the back of the PopSocket that will need to be removed. After that has been removed, you will place the grip in the center of the disc and you are good to go!<\/p>\n

For any devices such as various iPhones, silicone cases, or a device that has a glass back protector, those require a special adhesive disc to apply it to the back. More often than not, these can be acquired by special request, and then it will be applied in the same manner as listed above.<\/p>\n

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