# Versatile Key Chain Phones The Netsuke iPhone 5 Strap Turns Your iPhone 5 into a Key Chain By Akihiko Tse | Published 2013-09-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netsuke-iphone-5-strap References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/314546036892763151/Netsuke-iPhone-5-Strap-by-poddities) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/iphone5-strap-poddities-iphone-NETSUKE/dp/B00BQQPAU2?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The Netsuke iPhone 5 Strap is a handy connective strap that can be fastened to the bottom of your iPhone 5, allowing you to use your [lanyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-james-brand-alder-bead-lanyard) or turning your phone into a key chain. The strap is an invention from Japan, where using phones as auxiliary key chains is commonplace. Costing $25, the Netsuke iPhone 5 Strap is a simple attachment made from hi-polished stainless steel. The robust, metallic strap loop, which measures about the length of the "home" button, can be screwed onto the bottom of iPhone 5 models, while still allowing for an USB cable to be attached without having to remove the strap. The package comes included with screws and a screwdriver, and is almost unnoticeable against the backdrop of the silver, burnished base of the iPhone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Personalized Phone Accessories:** The Netsuke iPhone 5 Strap demonstrates a trend of users seeking customizable and functional accessories for their phones. - **Phone-to-accessory Integration:** The integration of the Netsuke iPhone 5 Strap with the iPhone 5 exemplifies a trend of merging smartphones with everyday items, creating convenience and versatility. - **Minimalist Phone Attachments:** The Netsuke iPhone 5 Strap taps into the trend of minimalist design and portable functionality in phone accessories. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can explore new product development opportunities by creating customizable and integrated strap solutions for smartphones. - **Fashion and Lifestyle:** The fashion and lifestyle industry can capitalize on the demand for personalized phone accessories, offering stylish and functional options for consumers. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has an opportunity to innovate by developing minimalist and versatile attachments that enhance the convenience and usability of smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Knitted Phone Pockets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-pocket.md) - [Durable Device Connection Keychains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nomad-chargekey.md) - [Flexible Smartphone Carrying Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morf-strap.md) - [Wearable Smartphone Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/native-union-clic-case-sling-bundle.md) - [Vibrant Lanyard Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanyard-charging.md) - [Magnetic Multi-Functional Straps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-strap.md) - [Compact Multi-Position Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godonut-mini.md) - [Smartphone Finger Balance Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-stabilizer.md) - [Wireless Earbud Connecting Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podchain.md)