We’ve all been there: you’re cruising toward a remote shoot location, and suddenly your phone mount—carrying your vital GPS—takes a dive off the dashboard. The iOttie Easy One Touch 5 is a legendary piece of kit, but even its “sticky gel” has a lifespan, especially under the punishing heat of a summer windshield. After rigging…
Finding a stable phone mount for a Ford F-150 is surprisingly difficult given the truck’s massive dashboard and varying vent designs across generations. You need a solution that won’t vibrate off when you hit a pothole or head off-road for a shoot. After testing dozens of rigs in my own truck, I’ve found that the…
There is nothing more heart-stopping for a mobile creator than hearing your iOttie Easy One Touch 5 crash onto the center console mid-timelapse. While the mount itself is a masterpiece of engineering, the factory gel pad eventually loses its fight against summer heat and textured dashboards. After testing countless sticky solutions in my own rig,…
We’ve all been there: you’re navigating a sharp turn when your iOttie Easy One Touch 5 suddenly loses its grip, sending your expensive smartphone tumbling onto the floor mats. While the One Touch 5 is a masterclass in mount design, its sticky gel suction cup eventually succumbs to extreme dashboard heat or dust accumulation. After…
Capturing high-octane footage with your GoPro Hero 12 Black requires more than just a steady hand; it demands a mount that won’t flinch at 100 mph. Whether you’re filming a track day or a scenic coastal drive, the fear of seeing your $400 camera bounce down the highway is real. I’ve tested dozens of mounts…
The iOttie Easy One Touch 5 is a legend in the car mount world, praised for its telescopic arm and rock-solid suction. However, if you’ve upgraded to a MagSafe-compatible iPhone, that mechanical cradle might start feeling a bit clunky. You want the “snap-and-go” convenience without losing the iOttie’s superior reach. After testing various 17mm ball…