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Outlet-Integrated Phones

This Chinese Phone Has a Built-in Outlet That Plugs Right into the Wall

— November 6, 2013 — Unique
This Chinese phone offers one solution to the problem of always forgetting your charger at home. Built right into the case of the phone is a small prong that can be plugged into a receptacle and charged. When it is not in use, the prong can be tucked to the side and out of the way.

The phone has a 4.3" screen that uses a 1800 mAh battery and runs on an Android 4.0 OS. The phone retails for about $77, which is incredible considering what it can do.

The phone's "direct charge" feature is a huge selling point for this phone. Although this doesn't make using the phone while it is charging easy, it still provides a great way to top up a phone's battery without a tangle of cords.
Trend Themes
1. Outlet-integrated Tech - There is an opportunity to create tech products, such as laptops or tablets, with a built-in outlet to increase portability and convenience.
2. Practical Phone Accessories - Creating phone cases with built-in battery packs, chargers, and other practical accessories would be a disruptive innovation in the phone accessory industry.
3. Alternative Charging Methods - Developing charging methods that don't require cords or outlets, such as solar or kinetic charging, could revolutionize the way we power our devices.
Industry Implications
1. Phone Manufacturing - Phone manufacturers can consider integrating this feature into their devices and increasing their value proposition.
2. Consumer Electronics Retail - Retailers can offer products such as outlet-integrated phone cases or battery packs to meet the needs of consumers looking for more convenient charging options.
3. Smart Home Technology - With the rise of smart home technology, there is an opportunity to integrate outlet-integrated tech into the home, such as smart outlets that charge phones and other devices seamlessly.
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