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on my phone so much better! The SnapGrip can be rotated so the phone can be in landscape or portrait mode too. But wait….there’s more! Not only does the SnapGrip make taking pictures easier, it also serves as a battery bank as well! It contains a 3200mAh battery which is great for keeping your phone’s battery topped up. This function is activated by pressing the small button next to the shutter button. This is useful for those days taking a lot of pictures, or whenever your phone needs some juice. And one more thing….it’s also a great phone stand. The phone can be placed in a vertical or horizontal orientation. Vertical or portrait orientation works great for video chats, and the horizontal or landscape mode is perfect for Apple’s standby mode. Just be aware that to get the most stable use, it’s best to use it on a hard surface. Both the SnapGrip and the SnapLight fit in the included pouch and are easy and convenient to put in a backpack pocket or purse. Included in the kit, is also the SnapLight. This little light attaches to the front of the SnapGrip with magnets and is again, very strong. The SnapLight also can flip up and shine light for selfies or when using the front camera. Assembly, Installation, Setup The ShiftCam SnapGrip kit came in a nicely organized box and included the SnapGrip, the SnapLight, and the pouch. To assemble, simply connect the SnapGrip via MagSafe to any iPhone 12 or newer. The SnapLight also snaps to the SnapGrip via magnets. The magnets on both the SnapGrip and the SnapLight are strong and did not move even with my thicker phone case. For mobile devices other than the newer iPhones, there is an included magnetic sticker that can be attached in order to use the SnapGrip. You will need to pair the SnapGrip via bluetooth in order for the shutter button to operate. What I like about the ShiftCam SnapGrip Kit • Comfort, I can hold my phone easily while taking pictures, often with one hand • Versatility, it’s also a battery and stand • Compatibility, can be used on almost all mobile devices • Simplicity, no additional app is needed, just Bluetooth • Colors, there is a lot of black or white options, but having choices like Canary Yellow, Peach Fuzz, Ocean Breeze, Forest Trek, and Lilac Haze are very welcome • SnapLight, adds light when you need it (the phones built-in flash is still usable as well) • Pouch, convenient carry case for both the SnapGrip and SnapLight What needs to be improved? • The ShiftGrip was visible when using the widest (0.5) lens on the iPhone in • Landscape mode • I would be great to have the shutter button open the camera app • A button to switch between camera modes (front/back camera, and cycle through the zoom settings)