An electronic device (100 or 200) can include a grip handle member (204) having at least one electronic function, and a core device (202) pivotably coupled to the grip handle member. The grip handle member can include among a microphone (210) and a speaker (208) on opposing ends of the grip handle, a camera or video camera (206 or 250) that can have a pop-out camera lens or a pivoting camera lens. The grip handle member can include at least one loudspeaker (207). The core device can further include a display or touch screen (212) or a transceiver (117) and an antenna (119) within the core device or the grip handle member or both. The electronic device can be any number of devices including a cellular, camera or smart phone, two-way radio, cordless phone, laptop computer, personal digital assistant, camera, video camera, video conferencing device, or any combination thereof.