Device for holding portable electronics

A device for holding portable electronics, comprising:

• a base;
• a plurality of legs rotatably connected to the base;
• a platform configured to receive an electronic device, the platform being rotatably connected to the base via at least one first hinge;
• and
• a retractable grip connected to the platform and configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position outside of the platform, wherein in the extended position, at least one contact of the retractable grip is configured to provide a bias force to an upper surface of the electronic device such that at least a portion of the electronic device is disposed between the platform and the at least one contact;
• wherein the platform is configured to pivot about the at least one first hinge between a level position and an inclined position;
• wherein the retractable grip includes a pair of arms rotatably connected to the platform via at least one second hinge;
• and
• wherein the at least one contact is a finger on each arm of the pair of arms located distally from the at least one second hinge, each finger extending away from a front end of the platform.

A device for holding portable electronics, comprising:

• a base;
• a plurality of legs rotatably connected to the base;
• a platform configured to receive an electronic device, the platform being rotatably connected to the base via at least one first hinge;
• and
• a retractable grip connected to the platform and configured to move between a retracted position and an extended position outside of the platform, wherein in the extended position, at least one contact of the retractable grip is configured to provide a bias force to an upper surface of the electronic device such that at least a portion of the electronic device is disposed between the platform and the at least one contact;
• wherein the platform is configured to pivot about the at least one first hinge between a level position and an inclined position;
• wherein the retractable grip includes a pair of arms rotatably connected to the platform via at least one second hinge;
• and
• wherein the base includes a first curved side and a second curved side, located opposite one another, wherein leg hinges of the plurality of legs lie along the first curved side and the second curved side.