a review by Tom Piper
Since 2007, we’ve been using iPhones of many types and sizes. To keep them safe and convenient, we have used clips, lanyards, hooks and other attachments to hold, stand and display them. Recently, we have seen new and inventive approaches to handling our valuable devices easier and safer.
At CES 2022, I discovered the family of LoveHandle holders which include a wide range of smartphone grips and accessories. Each grip is comprised of an elastic strap over a plastic base, which is held on my iPhone 13 Pro Max with a layer of 3M VHB adhesive. I just put my finger under the elastic strap which provides a comfortable, confident grip, helping me avoid accidental drops and hand fatigue. LoveHandle is great for people like me who have big phones, texting addictions, clumsy streaks, eyes for fashion, two large beverages and other obstructions to safe handling.
The LoveHandle Original is 2.5” long, and 0.9” wide at its widest point. The elastic is just over half an inch wide. The LoveHandle XL is 4.0” long, and just over 1.2 inches wide at its widest point, with an elastic band 0.8” wide and strong enough to secure tablets and even small laptops. Each is very light weight and attaches easily to the back of my smartphone (with or without a case), and can be removed without residual adhesive left behind (adhesive should be replaced if reused). Interestingly, LoveHandles can also be used on many other things such as cameras, vaporizers, remote controls, or anywhere else I need a comfortable grip (perhaps even a desk, wall, or door to hang any number of things on the elastic band).
The latest and most exciting addition to the LoveHandle family is the new LoveHandle PRO, which adds additional features like an instant kickstand, internal magnets (yes your phone will stick to metal), and interchangeable straps. In addition to the grips, they also offer the LoveHandle PRO Mount, which has an adhesive back and very strong magnetic front. This could be attached to the dash of an automobile, or post of a lamp, or side of a desk, or other convenient location to easily access my iPhone. The possibilities are endless.
To learn more about LoveHandle products, go to https://www.lovehandle.com where the LoveHandle Pro, XL and Mount are each available for $25.00 (11 different base colors and over 200 band patterns are available, or customize your band for $30.00). Other accessories are available from $4.00 to $45.00.
DMD PRODUCTS, LLC was founded in 2014 in Rosharon, TX, by the father/son team of Mike & Dave Watts with their vision to bring the world a better way to operate and hold smartphones. Through a collaborative partnership with John Murphy, mad scientist extraordinaire and inventor of the LoveHandle, they have successfully developed custom automation equipment to allow affordable mass-manufacturing of LoveHandle products in the USA.
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