# Swiveling Smartphone Keyboards The 'K-421' iPhone Case has a Texter's Attachment By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-11-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-421-iphone-case References: [likecool](http://www.likecool.com/TK421_iPhone_Case_with_FlipOut_Keyboard--Apple--Gear.html) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/e66e/) This isn't the first [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-creator-keyboard) smartphone product that provides a [tactile QWERTY typer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communicator), but the 'K-421' iPhone case has twisted things up a bit. Instead of having a retractable keyboard that's been characteristic of similar products, the 'K-421' iPhone case has a rotating mechanism that makes it easy for you to have full access to the keys and a great view of your handset's screen. Available at ThinkGeek.com, this clever contraption is compatible with [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) and the iPhone 3GS. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Rotating Smartphone Keyboards:** The 'K-421' iPhone case demonstrates a rotating mechanism that provides a useful and unique typing experience for smartphone users. - **Tactile QWERTY Typers:** The introduction of the 'K-421' iPhone case showcases a new way for users to have a physical keyboard for faster and more accurate typing on their smartphones. - **Innovative Smartphone Accessories:** The 'K-421' iPhone case represents a trend in creative and functional accessories that enhance the user experience for smartphone owners. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Phone Accessories:** The 'K-421' iPhone case could disrupt the mobile phone accessories industry by introducing a unique rotating keyboard feature. - **Consumer Electronics:** The introduction of the 'K-421' iPhone case highlights the potential for disruptive innovation within the consumer electronics industry, specifically in smartphone accessories. - **E-commerce:** The availability of the 'K-421' iPhone case on ThinkGeek.com represents a growing trend in e-commerce platforms catering to unique and innovative smartphone accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactile Smartphone Keyboard Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akko-metakey-case.md) - [Smartphone Keyboard Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks.md) - [Mobile Physical Keyboard Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-creator-keyboard.md) - [Portable Clamshell Phone Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amber-kb-1.md) - [Pocket Writing Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindone-snapin-case.md) - [Screen-Accented Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/touchscreen-mechanical-keyboard.md) - [Connected Display Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reetle-smartink-i.md) - [Rotary Dial Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gboard-dial.md) - [AI Button-Customized Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/incase-compact-ergonomic-keyboard.md)