# Shifting Smartphone Charging Docks The 'Lecan I/O' iPhone Aluminum Dock Deters Damage By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aluminum-dock References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/lecan-i-o-iphone-dock/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/lecan/lecan-i-o-the-iphone-dock-reinvented-0) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-app)-certified dock for the iPhone, while it also features an [audio out port](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-charging-stand) 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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flexible Smartphone Docks:** The trend is towards smartphone docks with flexible designs that can prevent damage to both the device and the dock. - **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. - **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. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend by developing innovative and flexible smartphone dock designs. - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can create MFi-certified docking stations that offer convenient and reliable charging options for iPhone users. - **Audio Technology:** The audio technology industry can develop docking stations that not only charge smartphones but also provide high-quality audio output for headphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Monitor-Mounted Tech Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-linestand.md) - [Contemporary Magnetic Device Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-charger-stand.md) - [High-End Design Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-iphone-stand.md) - [Flexible Charging Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-charge-adapter.md) - [Spherical Smartphone Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-dock-concept.md) - [Design-Conscious Tech Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-trio.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-city-energy-pro.md) - [Outlet-Mounted Device Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tech-charger-dock.md)