# Suction Cup Smartphone Holders The iPhone Windshield Mount Securely Holds the Device on the Glass By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-07-18 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-windshield-mount References: [fancy](http://www.fancy.com/things/284503523/iPhone-Windshield-Mount) Although using your phone and driving is a no no, the iPhone Windshield Mount helps to transform your smartphone into a perfect driving companion. While other smartphone docks and holders are rather clunky and often place the device below your sight lines, the iPhone Windshield Mount is able to put the device in your peripheral vision, so quickly checking the map is effortless. Traditional GPS devices are becoming somewhat obsolete with the advent of Google Maps on our phones, which is why products like the iPhone Windshield Mount are becoming commonplace. Using a device safely while driving is essential and the great feature of the iPhone Windshield Mount is that it places the phone in a position that makes it easily seen, but not easily manipulated while driving, which can hopefully deter usage while in motion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Safe Driving Smart Device Mounts:** Opportunity to innovate safer and more convenient mounts for smartphones and other smart devices in vehicles. - **Replacement of Traditional GPS Devices:** Disruptive potential for smartphone mounts to replace traditional GPS devices in cars. - **Enhanced Visibility Smartphone Holders:** Opportunity to create smartphone holders that improve visibility and reduce distractions while driving. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive Accessories:** Potential for the automotive accessories industry to develop and market safer smartphone mounts for drivers. - **Navigation Technology:** Opportunity for the navigation technology industry to adapt and integrate smartphones as a replacement for traditional GPS devices. - **Mobile Device Accessories:** Disruptive potential for mobile device accessories industry to create innovative smartphone holders that cater to safe and convenient use in vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Vehicular Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomad-charge-mount.md) - [Automotive Wireless Phone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automotive-wireless-phone-charger.md) - [Magnetic Wireless Charging Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iottie-velox.md) - [Magnetic Laptop Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbita-iphone-mount.md) - [Fast Wireless Phone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charger-iphone-magsafe.md) - [Self-Adjusting Smartphone Car Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/totallee-wireless-car-charger.md) - [Timber Clamp-Equipped Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-desk-shelf-mount.md) - [Suction Cup Smartphone Grips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-suckup-grip-and-mount.md) - [Discreet Smartphone Bike Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-micro-mount.md)