# Gigantic iPhone Clones The Expand E8 is a Cross Between the iPhone and the Ipad By Michael Hines | Published 2010-07-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-e8 References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/06/30/expand-iphone-clone/) & [expand-china](http://www.expand-china.com/web/products.htm) If you’re in the market for a phone that could be confused with an iPad, then the Expand E8 is the phone for you. This phone, straight out of China, looks strikingly similar to a famous [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-iphone-fold-concept) phone… The Expand E8 throws in one amazing twist, however. It runs Windows 7. What a coup! This phone doesn’t look half-bad I suppose. I mean, it can be used as a [tablet computer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-pad-7-ultra). If you have giant hands or don’t do much on your cell phone in public, then the Expand E8 is perfect for you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Gigantic Smartphones:** The trend of creating oversized smartphones that resemble tablets, offering users a larger screen and more tablet-like experience. - **Cross-platform Devices:** The trend of creating devices that run on multiple operating systems, offering users the flexibility to switch between platforms and utilize different app ecosystems. - **Hybrid Phone-tablets:** The trend of combining smartphone and tablet features into a single device, providing users with a versatile and multi-functional gadget. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Technology:** In the mobile technology industry, there is an opportunity for companies to create and market oversized smartphones that cater to users who prefer larger screens. - **Consumer Electronics:** In the consumer electronics industry, there is a potential for manufacturers to develop cross-platform devices that appeal to tech-savvy consumers who want the best of both worlds. - **Telecommunications:** In the telecommunications industry, there is a space for companies to produce hybrid phone-tablets that offer unique features and capabilities, attracting customers looking for innovative and convenient gadgets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Folding Multi-Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tecno-phantom-vision-v.md) - [Discreetly Dual-Screened Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-x7.md) - [Foldable Oversized Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-pixel-9-pro-fold.md) - [Expanding Rollable Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-rollable.md) - [Next-Gen Wrap-Around Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xs-2.md) - [Next-Generation Folding Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-iphone-fold-concept.md) - [Transforming Productivity Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-z-fold5.md) - [Huge-Screen Handheld PCs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayaneo-kun-2.md) - [Compact Clamshell Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clamshell-smartphone.md)