# Gadget Modification The desire for multi-purpose goods floods the marketplace with phone mods. By [Shelby Lee Walsh](https://www.trendhunter.com/shelby), President | Published Feb 10, 2013 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/gadget-modification-the-desire-for-multipurpose-goods-floods-the-marketplac ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.5/10 - Evidence articles: 11 ## What is the Gadget Modification trend? **Gadget Modification:** The lure of a multi-functional product is strong, and so are add-ons that increase multi-tasking capabilities. Especially in the mobile phone arena, modifications to amplify productivity, efficiency and effectiveness are now saturating the marketplace. The drive for more personal time and better performing products will see this trend incorporated into a variety of goods. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 11 featured examples - Articles from: Jun 20, 2012 to Jan 9, 2013 - Published: Feb 10, 2013 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Examples of the Gadget Modification trend 11 featured examples from Jun 20, 2012 to Jan 9, 2013. - [Swiss Army Cell Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taskone-iphone-toolkit): The TaskOne iPhone Toolkit Will Now Fully Equip Your Smartphone (Category: Tech) Implication: The TaskOne iPhone Toolkit falls within the smartphone accessories industry, a market that continuously explores innovative ways to enhance user experience and functionality. - [Smartphone Polaroid Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/impossible-instant-lab): The Impossible Instant Lab Turns iPhone Images into Real Photos (Category: Tech) Implication: The Camera and Photography industry has an opportunity to innovate by creating more portable and user-friendly devices that combine modern digital capabilities with nostalgia-indu… - [Digital iPhone Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bandai-smartpet): The Bandai SmartPet Transforms a Smart Phone into a Loveable Companion (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can leverage smartphone-companion integration to create innovative products that enhance user engagement and satisfaction. - [Chest Mounted Tri-Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polycarbonate-iphone-case): The Hitcase Polycarbonate iPhone Case & Chestr Mount are Great Film Aids (Category: Tech) Implication: The market for polycarbonate iPhone cases and chest mounted carriers presents disruptive innovation opportunities for mobile accessory manufacturers. - [Point-and-Shoot Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapgrip-for-iphones): The Snapgrip for iPhones Allows for One-Handed Photographs (Category: Tech) Implication: There are opportunities to develop and market new smartphone accessories that focus on enhancing the photography experience. - [Microscope Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microscope-smartphone): The Kokan iPhone Add-On Allows for Up to 16X Zoom (Category: Tech) Implication: The technology industry can benefit from the trend of creating smartphone lenses by incorporating them into their devices to enhance the user’s camera experience. - [Magnifying Smartphone Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-microscope): The iPhone Microscope Can Zoom 60 Times a Regular Phone (Category: Tech) Implication: Creating new innovative and cost-effective smartphone add-ons like microscopes and inspection tools can take the consumer electronics industry to new heights. - [LED Smartphone Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-projector): The Aiptek MobileCinema Expands Your Phone Screen Up to 50 Inches (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics industry could look into producing more affordable and portable projectors for personal use, such as easy-to-use mobile projectors that people can carry a… - [Music Mogul Smartphone Add-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-iam): Will.i.am's i.am+ iPhone Camera Add-On Takes Amazingly Crisp Shots (Category: Tech) Implication: The introduction of smartphone camera add-ons by music moguls like Will.i.am signifies a growth opportunity in the mobile accessories industry. - [Interchangable Lensed Camera Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/izzi-orbit): The iZZi Orbit Turns Your iPhone 5 into a Chic Gadget (Category: Tech) Implication: The iZZi Orbit introduces a new category of mobile phone accessories that cater to the needs of photography enthusiasts, paving the way for innovation in this industry. - [Stereoscopic iPhone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-cone): The 3D Cone Takes Photos That Will Pop Off the Screen (Category: Tech) Implication: The rise of stereoscopic photography will drive the demand for new and innovative accessories in the photography equipment industry, creating opportunities for manufacturers. ## Themes within the Gadget Modification trend ### Smartphone Add-Ons The trend of making smartphone devices multi-functional with various add-ons is popular. ### Mobile Projectors The desire to share content on mobile devices is driving the trend of mobile projectors. ### Smartphone Cameras The trend towards professional, high-quality content creation on mobile devices is driving demand for high-quality smartphone camera add-ons. ## What the Gadget Modification trend means for industry ### For Mobile Devices As mobile devices continue to dominate personal computing, the smartphone accessory market will continue to grow. ### For Photography As smartphone cameras improve in quality, the photography industry will have to adapt. ### For Entertainment As mobile devices become more capable of producing high-quality content, the entertainment industry will have to adapt. ## Trend signals for Gadget Modification Trend score 5.5 out of 10, from popularity 79%, activity 77%, freshness 8%. - 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