# Multi-Purpose Smartphone Speakers The Monocle Speaker is a 3-in-1 Device for Your Needs By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-10-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocle-speakers References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/446938006306162587/Monocle-Speaker-by-Native-Union) For those looking for a device that is portable and packed with features for your smartphone, take a look at the Monocle speaker. This 3-in-1 speaker provides high quality audio and universal smartphone compatibility with all your devices. The device is able to combine the features of a headset, speaker and speakerphone into one handheld, lightweight unit. Users can listen to music on the go, or at a party in seconds. Dangle the device on your neck or bag to answer calls hands-free to use it as a speakerphone or headset. If you have friends with Monocles, they can be chained together to provide more sound; you can simply have one unit playing music from your smartphone -- which is then linked to a series of other Monocle units. This handheld pocket-sized device is available online for $60 and is a go-to for those on the go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable Multi-functional Speakers:** The trend of portable speakers that combine multiple functionalities such as music playback, speakerphone, and headset capabilities into one device. - **Universal Smartphone Accessories:** The trend of creating accessories that are compatible with smartphones from multiple brands, offering convenience and versatility for users. - **Mobile Audio Sharing:** The trend of enabling users to connect multiple devices together to create a synchronized audio experience, enhancing social gatherings and group entertainment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore the opportunity to develop and market versatile, portable speakers that cater to the needs of smartphone users on the go. - **Wireless Communication:** The wireless communication industry has the opportunity to create innovative accessories that enhance smartphone functionality, such as speakerphones and headsets, providing users with seamless communication experiences. - **Home Entertainment:** The home entertainment industry can leverage the trend of mobile audio sharing to create immersive and customizable audio experiences for users, both indoors and outdoors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speaker-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-phone.md) - [Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Two-in-One Earbud Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-speakerbuds.md) - [Multifunctional Traveler Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveller-speaker.md) - [Compact Phone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinn.md) - [Freestanding Smartphone Dock Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jteman-phone-stand-and-speaker.md) - [Portable Pill-Shaped Soundbar Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-stanbyme-speaker.md) - [Emergency Audio Speaker Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crankspeaker.md) - [Separated Three-in-One Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-speaker.md)