Made from solid steel and billed as “the world’s smallest, pocket-size stand and tripod mount” for iOS devices, MOS’s new Kick ($35) is a very low-profile option designed primarily for holding iPhones upright for photography purposes. Measuring around 2.8″ long by 1.2″ wide by 0.35″ tall at its largest points, Kick includes a circular screw hole for attachment of a self-supplied tripod, plus a screw-tension adjustable groove that holds your iOS device. The groove is padded with three thin sheets of rubber, and can be tightened around the edge of your device if you want to hold it closer to 90 degrees than on a reclining angle. Kick also has a triangular keychain attachment point and a bottle opener on the sides, both a little on the sharp side for something you might toss into a pocket. While Kick can be used as a stand and does have enough weight and strength to hold a bare iPad Air 2, it’s definitely on the fine edge of tablet compatibility, and best suited to smaller devices.
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Company: MOS
Model: Kick
Price: $35
Compatible: All iPad Airs, All iPad minis, All iPhones, All iPod touches