# Emotionally-Charged Phones The Blackberry Empathy Conveys Feelings Using a Biometric Ring By Meghan Young | Published 2010-11-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackberry-empathy References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/design-trends-blackberry-empathy-phone-adds-emotions-to-social-networking/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/danielyoon/blackberry-empathy-phone/1) Since social networking has become such a crucial part of many people's daily routine, the [Blackberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beepberry) Empathy phone hopes to step up these types of interactions by adding emotions into the mix. Designed by David Yoon, the Blackberry Empathy phone works with a [biometric ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dribble) that reads a person's [emotional state](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/feel-like). Conveying the feelings of the wearer, this piece allows the communication over social networks to become deeper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Emotional Technology:** The rise of smartphones that can detect and convey human emotions opens up opportunities for new ways of communication and interaction. - **Biometric Wearables:** The integration of biometric rings and other wearable devices into smartphones creates opportunities for personalized and emotion-based experiences. - **Enhanced Social Networking:** The inclusion of emotional states in social networking platforms enables users to connect on a deeper level and build more meaningful relationships. ### Who This Affects Most - **Technology:** The technology sector can explore the development of emotional-detecting devices and enhance the capabilities of smartphones. - **Wearable Technology:** Wearable technology companies can integrate biometric rings and other emotional-sensing wearables into their products to provide more personalized experiences. - **Social Media:** Social media platforms can capitalize on emotion-based features and tools to enhance user engagement and strengthen online communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Uncomfortable Anti-Tech Rings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uscellular.md) - [Emotional State-Monitoring Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuna-pendant.md) - [Topographical Relaxation Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecue-case.md) - [Touch Message Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bond-touch-4.md) - [Emotional Subtitle Smartwatch Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-app.md) - [Real-Time Emotion Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-mood-ring.md) - [Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-covers.md) - [Emotion-Driven Messaging Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emochat.md) - [Emotive AI Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pia-ai.md)