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It was also the top selling auto accessory in the Apple Store during its time in market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1224388c2a430ae979263b/1582515519431-LQMQDM0R1G6X1MLPGIVF/airframe-white-with-phone-on-vent-1500x600.jpg Kenu | Airframe Airframe’s compact, portable form factor and light weight (under 1 oz.) made it the perfect commuter and travel accessory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1224388c2a430ae979263b/1582527477580-KT5677CN8FDXYS06N8P9/airframe-black-on-vent-1500x600.jpg Kenu | Airframe - The world's most popular mount. After over a year of prototyping and testing, Airframe was launched in early 2013 to media praise and quickly became a worldwide success, selling over a million units in the first year. 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