# Hybrid Keyboard-Cases Brando's Apple iPhone Keyboard Case Gives the iPhone 6 a QWERTY Keyboard By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-iphone-keyboard References: [shop.brando](http://shop.brando.com/iPhone-6-Ultra-thin-Slide-out-Bluetooth-Backlight-Keyboard_p11770c1609d118.html) Brando's ultra thin [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-creator-keyboard) iPhone keyboard doubles as a case for the [iPhone 6](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-filter-kit), taking your touchscreen phone back in time to when QWERTY phones were the easiest way to type. The iPhone 6 Ultra-thin Slide-out Backlight Keyboard can be connected with the smartphone through the use of Bluetooth, which makes it especially handy for taking notes or typing out emails on your mobile device. The keyboard integrated into the durable [snap-on case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindone-snapin-case) is powered by a Lithium-ion battery and it even has a USB charging port to make topping it up easy. Another neat feature of the keyboard-case hybrid is that it's able to light up with its own backlight, so that typing in darker environments is not a strain on the eyes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Hybrid Keyboard-cases:** The combination of a smartphone case and an integrated keyboard is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the mobile accessory market. - **Slide-out Keyboards:** Slide-out keyboards that connect to smartphones via Bluetooth offer a disruptive innovation opportunity in the mobile device market. - **Backlit Keyboards:** Backlit keyboards for smartphones that enhance usability in low-light environments represent a disruptive innovation opportunity in the mobile accessory industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessory market represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for hybrid keyboard-cases and other innovative smartphone add-ons. - **Smartphone Cases:** The smartphone case market could benefit from the disruptive innovation of slide-out keyboards that increase functionality for mobile users. - **Mobile Devices:** Slide-out keyboards that connect to smartphones via Bluetooth represent a disruptive innovation opportunity for enhancing the productivity of mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactile Smartphone Keyboard Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akko-metakey-case.md) - [Smartphone Keyboard Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks.md) - [Mobile Physical Keyboard Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-creator-keyboard.md) - [Portable Clamshell Phone Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amber-kb-1.md) - [Magnetic Mobile Device Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-power-keyboard.md) - [Stylish Aftermarket Keyboard Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satechi-slim-x3.md) - [Ergonomic Tablet Keyboard Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brydge-105-series-ii.md) - [Angular Keyboard-Accented Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unihertz-titan-2.md) - [AI Button-Customized Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incase-compact-ergonomic-keyboard.md)