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Top 35 Mobile Trends in April

From Fun-Focused Festival Phones to Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones

— April 27, 2024 — Tech
Packed with new devices and even the odd April Fool's Day prank, this collection of April 2024 mobile trends showcase some of the best and brightest ways that brands are getting consumers ready for spring.

Mobile entertainment continues to dominate the market as consumers come to expect more ways to enjoy their favorite media and digital pastimes out of the house. This is seeing products like the GameSir X2s for mobile gaming and the projector-equipped TANK 3 Pro smartphone be introduced with portable entertainment in mind.

Another aspect of smartphone design that's changing is size, which is seeing mini, pocketable devices being pushed out by larger, more powerful flagship models. This was at the forefront of the Nothing Phone (2a) Micro campaign for April Fool's Day that imagined the brand's device in a shockingly small form factor.
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Creativity-Supporting Art Apps
Creativity-Supporting Art Apps
The 'Blank' App Uses AI to Create Custom Art Based on Prompts
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Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Accessible Home Services Marketplaces
Urban Company Recently Made Its Platform More Accessible
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Productivity-Supporting Smartphones
Productivity-Supporting Smartphones
The iQOO Z9 Has 8GB of RAM That Can be Doubled via Software
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Private Social Photo Apps
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
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Protective Spring-Ready Cases
Protective Spring-Ready Cases
Otterbox Unveils its New Spring Symmetry Series for iPhone Users
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30
Mobile Privacy-Focused Browsers
Mobile Privacy-Focused Browsers
The Brave Browser is Now Available on Android with 'Leo' AI
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Media Release Monitoring Apps
Media Release Monitoring Apps
The 'Upcoming' App Helps Users Track Favorite Media and Explore
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28
Dedicated Mobile Fitness Apps
Dedicated Mobile Fitness Apps
SilverSneakers GO Helps Older Consumers Stay Fit in 2024
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Extendable Mobile Gaming Controllers
Extendable Mobile Gaming Controllers
GameSir's 'X2s' Fits Larger Phones and Tablets
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Business-Ready Hybrid Laptops
Business-Ready Hybrid Laptops
Microsoft Unveiled the 'Surface Pro 10' for Professional Use
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Foldable Book-Style Smartphones
Foldable Book-Style Smartphones
The vivo X Fold3 Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor
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24
Chicagoan Chatbot Services
Chicagoan Chatbot Services
This Chatbot Helps Users Navigate Chicago's Public Transit System
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Calmness-Promoting Mindfulness Classes
Calmness-Promoting Mindfulness Classes
Oseh Emerges as a Beacon of Tranquility
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Magnetic Smartphone Cooling Units
Magnetic Smartphone Cooling Units
The REDMAGIC VC Cooler 5 Pro is MagSafe-Compatible
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Magnetic Smartphone Storage Drives
Magnetic Smartphone Storage Drives
The HACRAY MagDrive Connects onto the Rear of the iPhone
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All-in-One Gaming Laptops
All-in-One Gaming Laptops
XPG's Xenia 15G Features an Array of High-End Components
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Refined Marble-Like Smartphones
Refined Marble-Like Smartphones
The Realme 12X is Powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+
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Stealthy Modern Luxe Smartphones
Stealthy Modern Luxe Smartphones
The Infinix Note 40 Smartphone Has Ultra-Fast Charging
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Pro-Grade Aftermarket Smartphone Lenses
Pro-Grade Aftermarket Smartphone Lenses
The SANDMARC Telephoto 6x Has an Adjustable Focus Wheel
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Partnered Mobile Game Controllers
Partnered Mobile Game Controllers
Backbone Partnered with Call of Duty on the 'Prestige Edition'
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15
AI-Enhanced QR Codes
AI-Enhanced QR Codes
Mary Srl Has Introduced a Groundbreaking Update to Its QR Code Barcode App
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Fun-Focused Festival Phones
Fun-Focused Festival Phones
The Brahma Phone is a Pared-Back Device for a Worry-Free Experience
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AI-Powered Budgeting Apps
AI-Powered Budgeting Apps
Cleo Helps Gen Z Get Their Finances in Order with Roast & Hype Modes
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Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
Monetizable Mobile Gaming Apps
'Playbite' Enables Players to Win Gift Cards and Prizes
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Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
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Cartoon-Inspired Phone Accessories
Cartoon-Inspired Phone Accessories
PopSockets Unveils its Whimsical Powerpuff Girls Collection
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Slim Magnetic Smartphone Earbuds
Slim Magnetic Smartphone Earbuds
The AIR TWS Earbuds Stay Securely Stowed on the iPhone
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Striking Red Device Skins
Striking Red Device Skins
dbrand Released the 'Carnage' Pattern for its Entire Device Portfolio
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Athlete-Tracking Smartphone Mounts
Athlete-Tracking Smartphone Mounts
The XbotGo Chameleon Sports Tracking Phone Mount is AI-Powered
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Long Battery-Life Smartphones
Long Battery-Life Smartphones
Motorola's 'Moto G Power 5G' is a Budget-Friendly Smartphone
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Off-Grid Projector-Packed Smartphones
Off-Grid Projector-Packed Smartphones
The TANK 3 Pro Has a 120Hz DLP Projector Inside
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Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones
Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones
The Caviar 'Vision' iPhone 15 Pro is Apple Vision Pro-Inspired
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Minimalist Mid-Range Smartphones
Minimalist Mid-Range Smartphones
The Motorola Edge 50 Pro Has an Elegant Construction
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Ultra-Slim Professional Power Banks
Ultra-Slim Professional Power Banks
The Baseus Blade 2 Provides 12,000mAh of Power
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Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones
Micro-Sized Alt Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Micro Was Shown Off for April Fool's Day
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