# Mobile Music Players The Car Audio Deck Makes Listening to Tunes While Driving More Convenient By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-04-02 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-audio-deck References: [caraudiodeck](http://www.caraudiodeck.com) & [itunes.apple](http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/car-audio-deck/id512074560?ls=1&mt=8) The Car Audio Deck turns any [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waze-integrated-apple-music) or [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classipod) into a sleek, mountable, easy-to-use music player to use on the road. Created by Sydney-based entrepreneur Craig Barber, the app makes listening to tunes from a smartphone or audio device a more seamless experience. While many companies have been incorporating the smartphone into the traditional audio deck of a vehicle, Barber's app does the reverse. Many [built-in audio players on smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-carplay-ultra) and music players are effective while they being held, but are difficult to maneuver easily when driving. The Car Audio Deck features a bright LCD display, silver volume knobs, two interchangeable face plates, multiple settings for customized listening, pause, next and previous track buttons and a volume dial that cranks up to 11 -- for maximum road trip rock-outs. The app makes blaring tunes while cruising down the street a little bit easier and a little bit louder. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smartphone Integration:** The trend of integrating smartphones into traditional audio decks of vehicles presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in car audio technology. - **Seamless Music Experience:** The trend of creating apps that enhance the music listening experience on smartphones while driving opens up opportunities to disrupt the traditional car audio market. - **Customizable Car Audio:** The trend of providing customizable settings and features in car audio decks creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in personalized in-car entertainment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can explore the integration of smartphones and customizable audio features to improve the in-car music experience for customers. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can develop new apps and accessories that enhance the seamless music experience on smartphones while driving. - **Mobile App Development:** The mobile app development industry can focus on creating innovative apps that offer customizable settings and features for car audio decks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intuitive Car Audio Software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-audio-software.md) - [Car Fm Music Adapters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-fm.md) - [Retro Smartphone Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-music-player.md) - [Nostalgic Audio Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassetteone.md) - [Aftermarket Smartphone Audio Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buddy-audio-device.md) - [Standalone Vehicle Head Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intellidash-pro.md) - [Retro Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classipod.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cd-player.md) - [Retro Car-Inspired Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evo-150-delorean-edition.md)