Upgrade your iPhone’s weak flash with this adjustable MagSafe light
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The Sol 5 includes color temperature adjustments to help set a mood in a photo. | Image: Harlowe Harlowe's Sol 5 is a three-inch extending light that attaches to the MagSafe mount on your iPhone to improve the quality of your photos and selfies. It's available now for $79 or for $159 as part of a travel kit that includes a softbox diffuser to help reduce harsh shadows.
The Sol 5 isn't a new idea. When the iPhone 12 debuted with MagSafe it opened the flood gates for new accessories including similar lights that could stay attached to the back of the phone - ready to improve a photo at a moment's notice. What the Sol 5 appears to do better is offer more flexibility and control.
The Sol 5's glowing puck is connected to its magnetic mount with a short arm that extends its reach and lets it swivel 180 degrees and angle as needed. That...