# All-in-One Device Hubs The iStand Keeps Apple Hardware Charging and Connected By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-hardware References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/istand-usb-c-hub-and-magnetic-charger-10-03-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/istand/istand-the-first-usb-c-integrated-magentic-super-c) Those with a bevy of Apple hardware -- an iPhone, iPad, [Apple Watch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-wireless-charging-stand), [MacBook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-docking-station-and-charger) and more -- will appreciate the design aesthetic of the iStand. Created as a USB hub that enables users to keep everything connected, the iStand features ample space for charing and syncing. Connecting to a MacBook via the USB Type-C port, the iStand utilizes the raw power of the port by charging devices, allowing access to drives and much more. Currently funding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syncwire), the iStand works as a central hub for your Apple hardware to keep workstations looking neat and operating efficiently. As consumers maintain lifestyles with numerous different devices, products that enable better organization like the iStand will likely maintain a strong fanbase amongst many users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **All-in-one Device Hubs:** The iStand is an example of an all-in-one device hub that provides better organization and connectivity for multiple Apple devices. - **USB Type-c Technology:** The iStand utilizes the raw power of the USB Type-C port, showcasing the trend of devices leveraging this advanced technology for charging and syncing. - **Efficient Workstations:** The iStand helps create efficient workstations by keeping Apple hardware neatly connected and charged, reflecting the growing trend of optimized work environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of all-in-one device hubs like the iStand, providing users with solutions for better device organization and connectivity. - **Technology Accessories:** The technology accessories industry can tap into the USB Type-C trend and produce innovative charging and syncing products that cater to the increasing number of devices utilizing this technology. - **Office Supplies and Equipment:** The office supplies and equipment industry has an opportunity to integrate efficient workstation solutions, such as the iStand, to meet the demand for organized and productive workspaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Triple-Device Charger Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-wireless-charging-stand.md) - [All-in-One Laptop Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-docking-station-and-charger.md) - [All-in-One Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syncwire.md) - [Three-in-One Tablet Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kolude-stand.md) - [Verstaile Tablet Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maghub-3.md) - [Floating Monitor-Mounted Tech Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/line-linestand.md) - [Standing Multi-Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stand-one-max.md) - [Port Hub Monitor Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/docking-station-monitor-stand.md) - [Minimalist Dual-Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-powerthru-2in1-charging-stand.md)