# Clutch-Sensitive Phones Phones with Grip Force Can Save You in Tight Spaces By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-10-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grip-force References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gpfSa9Gxoo&list=UUOHoBDJhP2cpYAI8YKroFbA&index=1&feature=plcp) Grip force makes smartphones easier to navigate without having to physically tap or look at the screen. One of Japan's leading carriers [DoCoMo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ntt-docomo-cx) has developed the grip force technology so that smartphones can live up to their name. Although tempting, it's extremely dangerous to check your cell at stoplights or, even worse, in traffic and despite laws in certain countries prohibiting this, it doesn't seem to stop people. The Grip UI has touch sensors implanted around the edge of the phone. By simply gripping softer or harder at different areas on your mobile device, the phone will be able to sense which command you want it to perform. The phone processes the intensity of the grip within milliseconds but it's not overly sensitive so that it becomes hard to use. DoCoMo is hoping to improve the technology of the Grip UI so that buttons can be completely eliminated so sleeker and cell phones can be produced. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Grip Force Technology:** The development of grip force technology in smartphones provides opportunities for more intuitive user interfaces and improved functionality. - **Gesture-based Interaction:** The use of touch sensors and grip force in smartphones opens up possibilities for gesture-based interaction, creating a more seamless user experience. - **Buttonless Design:** The advancement of grip force technology in smartphones could lead to the elimination of physical buttons, resulting in sleeker and more minimalist designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Telecommunications:** The grip force technology trend in smartphones presents opportunities for telecommunications companies to differentiate their offerings and attract customers with enhanced user experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can leverage grip force technology to create innovative smartphones that stand out in the competitive market and appeal to tech-savvy consumers. - **User Interface Design:** The development of gesture-based interaction and buttonless design in smartphones creates opportunities for user interface design specialists to create intuitive and user-friendly experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-key-device.md) - [Creative MagSafe Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hikawa-phone-grip.md) - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Rotating Button Panel Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-one.md) - [Loss Prevention Phone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gobelt.md) - [Tactile Photography Phone Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-lux.md) - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md) - [Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebuttonpin.md) - [Gesture Control Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimo-phone-holder.md)