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# Port-Splicing Smartphone Cases
The 'JackPack' Creates an iPhone 7 Headphone Jack When Installed

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-14 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-7-headphone-jack
References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/jackpack-lightning-and-3-5mm-equipped-iphone-7-case-14-12-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/jackpack/jackpack-a-sleek-audio-jack-and-lightning-port-iph)

The 'JackPack' is a new kind of [smartphone case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-iphone-17-cases) that will create an iPhone 7 headphone jack without having to use a separate dongle or attachment to do so. The 'JackPack' works by being installed onto the iPhone 7 like a traditional case and instantly adds a [3.5mm headphone jack](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxell-sync-up) as well as a Lightning port.

The 'JackPack' works by splicing the existing Lightning port on the iPhone 7 to help ensure that users don't have to choose between charging and listening to music. The 'JackPack' iPhone 7 headphone jack case helps solve a common problem cited by users of the new device to help make the transition towards saying goodby to the audio port on the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpack-backpack) smartphone a littler easier.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.2/10
- Popularity: 26% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Port-splicing Smartphone Cases:** The 'JackPack' case demonstrates the trend of creating innovative solutions to adapt smartphones to user needs.
- **Elimination of Dongles:** The 'JackPack' case showcases the trend of eliminating the need for separate dongles or attachments by integrating features directly into smartphone cases.
- **Enhanced User Experience:** The 'JackPack' case highlights the trend of improving user experience by addressing common problems faced by smartphone users.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Mobile Accessories:** The 'JackPack' case opens up opportunities for innovation in the mobile accessories industry by introducing new solutions for smartphone adaptability.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The 'JackPack' case offers disruptive innovation opportunities within the consumer electronics industry, providing an alternative approach to headphone connectivity on smartphones.
- **Smartphone Cases:** The 'JackPack' case exemplifies the potential for disruptive innovation in the smartphone case industry by integrating additional functionality beyond mere protection.

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