# Smartphone Protection Cords The 'Magcord' Charging Cable Cord Accelerates Charging Capabilities By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charging-cable-cord References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/magcord-ultrafast-charging-cable-supports-both-ios-and-android-20-12-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kindxy/magcord-an-ultrafast-charging-cord-works-on-all-de) The 'Magcord' is a charging cable cord that's designed to help keep data present on a smartphone safe when charging it up via a public USB port. Utilizing the USB port on a public computer or in a public space can quickly render your data vulnerable of being accessed by third-party hackers. The 'Magcord' quickly goes to work to help block backdoor access without restricting charging capabilities. The 'Magcord' charging cable cord is capable of working with [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultracharge-magnetic-charger-25w) and Android devices, and is purported to help accelerate the charging power by up to three-times. The 'Magcord' helps to also protect your battery, while the [magnetic connection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiport-adapter) helps to make it easier to attach and detach your smartphone to the connector. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Data Security:** The 'Magcord' cord offers a solution for protecting data on smartphones while charging in public, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in data encryption and secure charging technologies. - **Fast Charging:** The 'Magcord' cord claims to accelerate charging power by up to three times, showcasing opportunities for disruptive innovation in fast charging technologies and battery optimization. - **Magnetic Connectivity:** The 'Magcord' cord's magnetic connection feature facilitates easy attachment and detachment of smartphones, opening up opportunities for disruptive innovation in magnetic charging solutions and user-friendly charging experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Accessories:** The 'Magcord' cord falls under the mobile accessories industry, which can explore disruptive innovation in data security and fast charging solutions. - **Cybersecurity:** The 'Magcord' cord aligns with the cybersecurity industry by addressing the need for secure charging and data protection in public spaces, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in secure charging technologies and data encryption. - **Energy Storage:** The 'Magcord' cord intersects with the energy storage industry, which can explore disruptive innovation in fast charging technologies and battery optimization for smartphones and other mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Charging Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-pro-cable.md) - [Data-Blocking Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plugable-data-blocking-cable.md) - [Magnetic Self-Folding Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivycable.md) - [Magnetic Technology Charging Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnilink-360-pro.md) - [Data-Destroying Laptop Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buskill-usb-cord.md) - [Premium Magnetic Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connect-pro.md) - [Multipurpose Magnetic Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supercalla-cable.md) - [Magnetic-Release Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interhok.md) - [Magnetically-Organized Phone Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magtame.md)