As the saying goes, great things come in small packages. Although iPhone 4 accessory Glif is small, it is mighty (useful). Although Glif is technically just a small piece of plastic, don't be fooled - this might be the most useful piece of plastic you ever buy for your iPhone. Developed by Thomas Gerhardt and Dan Provost of Studio Neat, Glif serves as a hybrid tripod mount and kickstand for the iPhone.  

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Let us take a closer look at this accessory’s build and design as well as its functionality.

<h4>Design</h4>

Glif sports a very ingenious design. Made from injection-molded plastic, it is very simple and has no moving parts. Since it is so small and lightweight, you can stick it in your pocket, coat, or handbag with no hassle. 

Moreover, Glif provides a tight secure fit to your iPhone so you do not have to worry that your phone might fall off of the tripod, even with the most violent bumps. With its rubberized surface, this accessory will not scratch your phone.

<h4>Functionality</h4>

Glif is designed to provide a fuss-free mount for the iPhone 4 and it does its job very well. 

It comes with a ¼”-20 thread adapter that enables it to be attached to any standard tripods, both full-sized tripods or mini versions. 

To use Glif as a kickstand, just push it in the iPhone – top/bottom or side, depending on your preference – and prop it up in portrait and landscape mode.  

The only drawback to the Glif is that you cannot use it with the iPhone being housed in a camera case. But with the price point of US $20 and with sheer usefulness of Glif, we're not complaining!

<h4>The Verdict</h4>
We can't recommend the Glif enough, especially for iPhone videographers out there. It is definitely a must have for those who shoot videos and for serious enthusiasts who want to get tricky with their iPhone shots - we're thinking long shutter photos and time lapse! Oooh the fun we could have!!
