# Tactile Sliding iPhones The Keyboard Buddy Attaches to Your iPhone 4 to Make Typing Easier By Summer Luu | Published 2010-11-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyboard-buddy References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2010/11/18/keyboard-buddy-iphone-4-case/) & [boxwave](http://www.boxwave.com/products/keyboardbuddycase/apple-iphone-4-keyboard-buddy-case_3968.htm) Although the [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept) is a super cool tech device, there are still people who can't work with a touchscreen smartphone. In creating a solution to the two needs the Keyboard Buddy has been created to make wannabe [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-creator-keyboard) users happy. The nifty little keypad is actually in a [protective case for the phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reetle-smartink-i). The keyboard slides out from the side for easy functionality. It also has an integrated mini-USB port for charging this handy little keyboard. The Keyboard Buddy has a button to turn it on or off but it can lasts up to 45 days so there's really no need to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Sliding Keyboards:** Opportunity for designing innovative sliding keyboards to enhance typing experience on touchscreen smartphones. - **Protective Phone Cases:** Disruptive potential in developing protective phone cases with built-in physical keyboards for users who struggle with touchscreen smartphones. - **Integrated Accessories:** Potential for creating integrated accessories, like the Keyboard Buddy, that enhance the functionality of smartphones while maintaining a sleek design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Accessories:** Opportunity for mobile accessory manufacturers to tap into the market of physical keyboard attachments for smartphones. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive potential for consumer electronics companies to develop innovative solutions for users who are not comfortable with touchscreen smartphones. - **Technology Manufacturing:** Potential for technology manufacturing companies to explore the production of integrated accessories that enhance the user experience of smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Physical Keyboard Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-creator-keyboard.md) - [Smartphone Keyboard Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks.md) - [Tactile Smartphone Keyboard Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akko-metakey-case.md) - [Portable Clamshell Phone Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amber-kb-1.md) - [Magnetic Mobile Device Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-power-keyboard.md) - [Tactile Keyboard Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communicator.md) - [All-in-One Tablet Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skfp-combo-keyboard.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)