# Dual-Charging Devices The 'Thino' Portable Battery for Android or iOS Efficiently Uses Power By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-for-android References: [gadgetexplained](http://www.gadgetexplained.com/2016/01/thino-on-go-charger-and-portable.html) & [viglo.eu](http://www.viglo.eu/) Being that a large percentage of consumers are using smartphones in their daily lives, the 'Thino' portable battery for Android and iOS is designed to help make the experience more efficient. While most portable batteries have a very cut-and-dry design aesthetic that takes, holds and dispenses electricity, the 'Thino' works differently. When plugged in, the 'Thino' will intelligently use the voltage coming in to both charge the internal battery and any devices attached, accordingly. This helps to decrease the amount of time needed to keep both mobile devices and the [external battery pack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-batterycharging-device) charged. The [thin, discreet design aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-charger) of the 'Thino' portable battery for Android and iOS also packs a safety timer and temperature sensor to cut power if anything is going amiss. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Efficient Portable Batteries:** The 'Thino' portable battery uses intelligent charging to decrease the amount of time needed to keep both mobile devices and the external battery pack charged. - **Discreet Design:** The thin, discreet design aesthetic of the 'Thino' portable battery for Android and iOS offers an opportunity for manufacturers to differentiate their products in the competitive portable battery market. - **Smart Charging Technology:** The 'Thino' uses intelligent voltage regulation technology to charge both its own battery and any devices attached, highlighting the opportunity for more advanced charging technology development. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The market for portable batteries is growing and consumer electronics companies can leverage these trends to offer more innovative portable batteries for their customers. - **Mobile Accessories:** With customers seeking more efficient and discreet portable batteries, the mobile accessories industry has an opportunity to provide unique products that better meet customers' needs. - **Technology:** Smart charging technology like the 'Thino' provides an opportunity for further development and innovation in the charging technology field. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Dual-Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-powerthru-2in1-charging-stand.md) - [Battery-Protecting Charger Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leo-battery-life-extender.md) - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md) - [Display-Equipped Smart Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dino-charger.md) - [Portable Efficient Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quick-charge-pro.md) - [Hybrid Professional Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bold-2-power-bank.md) - [Magnetic Dock-Style Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-power-bank.md) - [Compact Pill-Shaped Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-capsule-power-bank.md) - [Slim All-in-One Tech Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aohi-the-future-creative-ultrathin-65w-gan-charger.md)