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Shifting Smartphone Charging Docks

The 'Lecan I/O' iPhone Aluminum Dock Deters Damage

— April 12, 2017 — Tech
Smartphone docks are often quite rigid and can quickly begin to wear on your device with continued use, so the 'Lecan I/O' iPhone aluminum dock is designed to deter against this. Featuring a shifting design that incorporates Flexmech technology, the 'Lecan I/O' dock is capable of bending forward up to 15 degrees in order to eliminate the damage that could be inflicted onto your device or the dock.

The 'Lecan I/O' iPhone aluminum dock is the world's first MFi-certified dock for the iPhone, while it also features an audio out port in order to accommodate headphone use during charging. This will come as welcome news to iPhone 7 users who are still finding it somewhat of a hassle to choose between charging their device and listening to music with wired headphones.
Trend Themes
1. Flexible Smartphone Docks - The trend is towards smartphone docks with flexible designs that can prevent damage to both the device and the dock.
2. Mfi-certified Docks - There is a growing demand for docking stations that are certified by Apple's MFi program, ensuring compatibility and reliability for iPhone users.
3. Audio-out Docks - The inclusion of an audio out port in charging docks allows users to listen to music with wired headphones while their device charges.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend by developing innovative and flexible smartphone dock designs.
2. Mobile Accessories - The mobile accessories industry can create MFi-certified docking stations that offer convenient and reliable charging options for iPhone users.
3. Audio Technology - The audio technology industry can develop docking stations that not only charge smartphones but also provide high-quality audio output for headphones.
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