# Tactile Smartphone Cases The 'Tapit' Customizable Keypad Case Provides Physical Smartphone Buttons By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keypad-case References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/tapit/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tapit/tapit-customizable-tactile-keypad-case) The 'Tapit' customizable keypad case helps to add additional elements of functionality onto the exterior of a smartphone to enable users to quickly access features without needing to unlock their device. Funding now on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unihertz-titan-2), the 'Tapit' case works by being set onto the smartphone screen and customized with various different functions that are desired. This can include opening a certain app, turning on the flashlight or even dialing an emergency number. The 'Tapit' customizable keypad case helps to add a tactile aspect to the design of a touchscreen [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-pinbutton) smartphone. Despite the market shift towards touchscreen devices, the preference for tactile feedback in the form of buttons is still very much a preference for many users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Customizable Keypad Cases:** The customizable keypad case trend opens up possibilities for adding additional functionality and convenience to smartphones. - **Tactile Smartphone Accessories:** The demand for tactile feedback in touchscreen devices creates opportunities for innovative smartphone accessories. - **User-friendly Smartphone Enhancements:** The rise of user-friendly smartphone enhancements allows for easy access to smartphone features without unlocking the device. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can cater to the demand for customizable keypad cases and tactile smartphone accessories. - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** Smartphone manufacturers can explore adding customizable keypad cases and tactile feedback options to their devices. - **App Development:** App developers can create applications that work seamlessly with customizable keypad cases, offering enhanced functionality and convenience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tactile Smartphone Keyboard Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akko-metakey-case.md) - [Aftermarket Smartphone Keyboard Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qwerty-keyboard-iphone-case.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Shortcut Button Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka-pinbutton.md) - [Smartphone Keyboard Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks.md) - [Inclusive Smartphone Control Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistive-key-device.md) - [Topographical Relaxation Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecue-case.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [Tactical Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pui-series.md)