# Sleek Social Media Mobiles This Tactile Facebook Phone by Tolga Tuncer is Optimized for Browsing By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-08-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-phone-by-tolga-tuncer References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2012/08/20/blue-experience-part-2/) & [facebookphonelab.tumblr](http://facebookphonelab.tumblr.com/) It's interesting that this [Facebook](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/facebook-portal-plus) Phone by Tolga Tuncer should revert to some of the physical features of phones from five to ten years ago. It adopts the familiar [slider style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/easco) for compact retracting and it integrates a large circular wheel for easy scrolling. The designer who came up with this techie smartphone concept has already delivered a much more slender and sleek touchscreen device, making it a surprise to see one that takes the shape of a square and incorporates such [tactile parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/accessible-mobile-technology). Of course, a closer inspection of the handset will reveal an acknowledgement of some of the most widely used aspects of the social networking website. A camera and a Like button are prominent on this Facebook Phone by Tolga Tuncer, the sensitive dial makes browsing photos and feeds effortless and chat and wireless buttons keep you connected. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Slider-style Phones:** The resurgence of slider-style phones presents opportunities for companies to innovate and create new designs. - **Tactile Technology:** The incorporation of tactile parts in smartphones opens up avenues for disruptive innovations in user interface and interaction. - **Social Media Integration:** The integration of social media features directly into smartphones offers opportunities for seamless communication and connectivity. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Phone Manufacturing:** Mobile phone manufacturers can explore slider-style designs and tactile technology to create unique and user-friendly devices. - **User Interface Design:** User interface designers can leverage the resurgence of tactile technology to create innovative and engaging interfaces for smartphones and other devices. - **Social Media Platforms:** Social media platforms can collaborate with smartphone manufacturers to develop devices with integrated social media features, enhancing user experience and connectivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rotating Button Panel Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-one.md) - [Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-minimalist-phone.md) - [Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-n90.md) - [Scroll Wheel Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-phone-15.md) - [Sliding Gamer Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-playstation-xperia-smartphone.md) - [Cubic Industrial Phone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-phone-concept.md) - [Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-infinity-pro.md) - [Mindful Communication Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-communicator.md) - [Mini Transparent Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-mini-phone.md)