# Post-Phone Living New mobile devices work against the average smartphone aesthetic. By [Armida Ascano](https://www.trendhunter.com/Armida), Chief Insights Officer | Published Dec 19, 2016 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/antiphone ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.4/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Post-Phone Living trend? **Post-Phone Living:** The rise of smart watches has ushered in an era of connected mobile devices that staunchly go against the grain of typical smartphone design. Oftentimes, this design shift works to improve the convenience factor. This is often the case with wearables. However, it can also be said that this shift toward unconventional design signifies the next step of tech as a status symbol. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 10 to Dec 15, 2016 - Published: Dec 19, 2016 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Prosumerism](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/prosumerism), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Post-Phone Living trend ### Design Shift for Wearables The rise of unconventional design in wearables improves the convenience factor and replaces typical smartphone usage for niche activities such as skiing and biking. ### Anti-Smartphone Movement Circular smartphones such as the Runcible by Monohm, and the eyeHand projection smartphone cater to the maker culture and diverge from the constantly distracted consumer, appealing to the future of a more focused and mindful user. ### Stand-Alone Smart Devices The trend of replacing existing phones with 'all-in-one' devices such as the xWatch and Glovdi position the future of mobile devices in the realm of versatility and accessibility, with the opportunity to make these devices available at lower price points and to a wider market. ## What the Post-Phone Living trend means for industry ### For Wearable Technology Opportunities to rethink design and expand into niche activities such as skiing and biking. ### For Mobile Devices The anti-smartphone movement and the trend of stand-alone smart devices give business professionals opportunities to focus on better user experiences and expand the market with versatile and practical devices. ### For Projection Technology The eyeHand projection smartphone and wearable gadgets such as smart gloves present disruptive innovation opportunities in the wearables and mobile device industries by reimagining how users interact with technology. ## Workshop question Describe a new product or addition to your business's platform that could be improved with high-tech strategies. ## Trend signals for Post-Phone Living Trend score 4.4 out of 10, from popularity 72%, activity 54%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 72% - Activity: 54% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Post-Phone Living trend 4 featured examples from Jun 10 to Dec 15, 2016. - [Hand Projection Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-smartphone): The 'eyeHand' Turns Your Palm into a Touchscreen Smartphone (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating projection technology into consumer electronics to enhance user experience. - [Circular Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/runcible-by-monohm): The Runcible by Monohm Also Doubles as a Pocket Watch (Category: Tech) Implication: Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Innovate in the mobile device industry by exploring circular smartphone designs and multifunctional pocket watch phones. - [Connected Smart Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Glovdi-smart-glove): The Glovdi Helps Skiers and Bikers Enjoy Improved Smartphone Connectivity (Category: Tech) Implication: The sports and recreation industry stands to benefit from the proliferation of specialized smart gadgets like the Glovdi, which cater to the unique needs of athletes. - [Standalone Smartphone Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-watch): The 'xWatch' Smartphone Watch Replaces Existing Phones (Category: Tech) Implication: This new technology in standalone smartphone watches could disrupt the mobile device industry as a whole. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)