Make Your Smartphone a Camera with SNAPPY

Even though Apple has added a photography button to its iPhone, it's still not always easy to hold such a flat smartphone. That's why people have invented SNAPPY, an ergonomic grip for your phone.

SNAPPY

You put this holder around your smartphone and can then use it as a gimbal, but there is also a ring light on it, and you can control it with a Bluetooth remote. So, it's essentially an extremely expanded photography and video gadget for your smartphone. There's even a power bank on it, in case your iPhone doesn't make it through the day—and the shoot.

It's a modular system, so you don't always have to take everything with you. It has a handy button that allows you to switch perspectives in one go, making it easy to change from vertical for Instagram Stories to horizontal for YouTube videos. There is also a wheel knob on it that lets you zoom in and out easily. Even more, there's tactile feedback so you know what you're doing.

Photography Grip

You can use it to take a group photo or an image of a squirrel you can't get close to (with a bit of patience). And if you want to make a perfect selfie with the right lighting, just grab the ring light. You can easily switch between cool and warm light here.

But mainly, it's a handy way to have more grip on your phone. No matter how good the photos are that your phone takes, holding it comfortably is still a challenge. On one hand, that's good because it's a beautiful, sleek device, but on the other hand, it's far from ideal for those who want to take good photos. That's why Xiaomi made a handle to make it easier to hold the phone, but it can't do everything SNAPPY can, making SNAPPY a better choice overall that works with various smartphones.

The device is now available on Kickstarter for 90 euros, and shipping will take place in November 2024.