# Enchanted Smartphones Disney & Sharp Ventures into the Mobile Business Together By Matt Ho | Published 2011-01-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-sharp References: [ubergizmo](http://www.ubergizmo.com/2011/01/disney-smartphones/) & [disneymobile.jp](http://disneymobile.jp/news/disney/20110114) They bought [Pixar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-companion), they bought [Marvel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-x-epic-games), and now Disney is getting ready to take over the smartphone market with the [Disney & Sharp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-the-framedisney100-edition-tv) collaboration. Disney & Sharp mobile has just announced that they will be unveiling a series of smartphones that'll be a hit with adults and kids. The phones will be a re-branded version of the Sharp Galapagos 003SH--the model that supports 3D glassless screens. The Disney & Sharp smartphones are expected to hit the market in February. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Disney-branded Smartphones:** Opportunity for other entertainment companies and brands to collaborate with smartphone manufacturers to create branded phones that cater to specific demographics and interests. - **3D Glassless Screens:** Opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to invest in developing more advanced and affordable 3D technology to stay competitive in the market. - **Kid-friendly Smartphones:** Opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to create phones specifically designed for kids, with features that limit access to adult content and promote safety and education. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Entertainment:** Opportunity for entertainment companies to expand their brand and reach by collaborating with smartphone manufacturers to create innovative products and experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to differentiate themselves in the crowded market by investing in advanced technology and unique features. - **Education:** Opportunity for educational companies to partner with smartphone manufacturers to create phones with features and apps aimed at promoting learning and skill development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Animation TV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-the-framedisney100-edition-tv.md) - [Anime-Themed Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Pokemon-Galaxy-Z-Flip-3.md) - [Character-Themed Cleaning Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrub-daddy-and-disney.md) - [Pixel-Style Role-Play Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-4.md) - [Villainous Mobile Device Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disney-villains-x-casetify.md) - [Wizard-Themed Edition Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizardthemed-edition-smartphone.md) - [Children-Catering Voice Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magical-companion.md) - [Animation Movie-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animation-moviethemed-tech-accessories.md) - [Family-Friendly Tech Accessory Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casetify-x-toy-story.md)