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SMARTPHONE ACCESSORY ESSENTIALS continued

TECH FEATURE

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PopSockets. From a casual observation, the uninitiated may dismiss the humble PopSocket as just a fashion fad. But these little smartphone attachments are more than just a pretty button. Designed to pull out like an accordion, a PopSocket gives the user extra grip for the clumsy-handed or if the phone is on the large side. They also make useful stands when watching a movie on your smartphone and provide a good hold for selfies.

Earbuds/headphones. Whether listening to a banging playlist or catching a podcast while walking the pooch, a decent set of Bluetooth earbuds are the Ying to your smartphone’s Yang. Noise cancellation – found on more and more budget buds these days – is perfect for keeping the racket of the world on the outside. Taking calls with the touch of a button is another handy feature for our busy lives. Look for

a pair compatible with at least Bluetooth 5.0, Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), and good battery life.

PopSockets PopGrip Gen 2

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II

A smartwatch. An extension of your smartphone, a smartwatch is a vital component for health and fitness enthusiasts enabling tracking and monitoring health statistics directly from the wrist. Sending

messages and taking phone calls on a smartwatch linked to a network means you can go on a run without carrying a smartphone. And instant notifications will ensure that you’ll never miss that important social media update again.

Journey MagSafe 15W Charging Car Mount

A car mount. When the phone becomes your navigational system, there’s nothing more annoying than a phone going flying across the car when a corner is turned. A sturdy car mount just makes sense. If you want to kill two birds with one stone, you can buy car mounts with an integrated charger.

Samsung GalaxyWatch5 Pro

A gimbal. Panaglide at your fingertips, the versatile smartphone gimbal is an excellent bit of kit for videographers and content creators. A gimbal ensures

Insta360 120cm Invisible Selfie Stick

that the video you’re shooting on the move

remains smooth and free of the dreaded shaking hand.

A selfie stick. Once ridiculed, the humble selfie stick is a vital video or photographic tool for the selfie enthusiast. Some photographers have even adopted it for its assistance with unique photo angles and shot composition.

DJI Osmo Mobile 6 Gimbal

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