# Smartphone Security Clips The Motorola Skip Unlocks Your Phone with a Simple Tap By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-skip References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/motorola-skip/) & [motorola-blog.blogspot](http://motorola-blog.blogspot.com/2013/08/hello-skip-goodbye-pin-introducing.html) Locking and unlocking your smartphone for every notification that comes through can become a bit annoying in the long term, which is where the [Motorola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-tag) Skip looks to help simplify the process by making security simple. The Motorola Skip simply attaches to your clothing and with a [single tap will unlock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dribble) your smartphone for quickly checking content. According to Motorola, the average smartphone user will unlock their phone an average of 39 times per day, which at a rate of about 2.3 second each time can eventually add up to a sizeable amount of time. The Motorola Skip -- that will also come packaged with three Skip dots that operate the same way -- is a clever way of bringing [smartphone security](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraloq-smart-home-locks) into the 21st century ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Simplified Smartphone Security:** The Motorola Skip offers a simple and convenient way to unlock smartphones with a single tap, saving time and effort for users. - **Wearable Tech for Mobile Security:** The use of smartphone security clips and wearables like the Motorola Skip presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the tech industry to enhance mobile security. - **Streamlining Smartphone Access:** The Motorola Skip reduces the need for frequent unlocking by attaching to clothing and allowing users to quickly access their smartphones. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Device Accessories:** The demand for smartphone security clips like the Motorola Skip can create new opportunities in the mobile device accessories industry. - **Wearable Technology:** The integration of wearable tech for smartphone security, like the Motorola Skip, represents a growing trend in the wearable technology industry. - **Mobile Security:** The adoption of innovative solutions such as smartphone security clips and wearables can disrupt the mobile security industry by providing more convenient and efficient access to smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Multifunctional Item Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moto-tag.md) - [Next-Level Digital Lock Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/proximkey.md) - [NFC-Enabled Anti-Distraction Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unpluq-tag.md) - [Usage-Curbing Smartphone Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-lock.md) - [Slap-Band-Inspired Bike Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slapstick-smart-bicycle-lock.md) - [Easy-to-Use Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot.md) - [Biometric Scanner Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lockly-flex-touch.md) - [Smartphone Retail Security Tags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/safe-tag.md) - [Smartphone-Centric Smart Locks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schlage-encode-plus.md)