# Retro Radio Phone Docks The iPhone Radio Dock Transforms Your Phone into an Analog Tuner By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-08-21 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-radio-dock References: [swiss-miss](http://www.swiss-miss.com/2013/08/a-retro-dock-for-radio-lovers.html) & [areaware](http://www.areaware.com/collections/electronics/products/radio-dock) One feature that many dock-oriented sound systems is missing is a radio tuner, but the iPhone Radio Dock looks to put that feature front and center. Featuring a wooden framed design that emulates small transistor radios of yesteryear, the iPhone Radio Dock allows the sleek phone to be slipped into the [dock and instantly](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb) become the tuner. The iPhone Radio Dock comes with a downloadable radio app, which automatically scans the surrounding area of your location and delivers up to seven stations at a time within a 50 mile radius. When docked, the iPhone screen displays an [analog-like tuner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cassetteone) that looks like it should utilize a knob, but still makes use of the devices advanced touchscreen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Radio Docks:** Opportunity for creating retro-themed audio accessories that combine nostalgia with modern functionality. - **Integration of Analog Features:** Potential to incorporate analog-like features into digital devices for a unique user experience. - **Location-based Radio Apps:** Growing trend of radio apps that use location data to deliver localized station options. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronic manufacturers to create retro radio docks as an accessory for smartphones. - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunity to develop location-based radio apps that enhance the listening experience for smartphone users. - **Audio Accessories:** Industry potential in producing innovative analog-inspired audio accessories for modern digital devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Radio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-radio1.md) - [Nostalgic Gaming Console Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-radio.md) - [Industrial Design Radio Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-desk.md) - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Nostalgic Radio Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calming-noise-radio.md) - [Retro Smartphone Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-music-player.md) - [Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-streaming-audio-player.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-city-energy-pro.md) - [Freestanding Smartphone Dock Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jteman-phone-stand-and-speaker.md)