# Supplemental Smartphone Devices The Palm Companion is a Compact Solution for Mobile Users By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-companion References: [slashgear](https://www.slashgear.com/palm-made-a-beautiful-ridiculous-mistake-of-a-new-phone-15550042/) The Palm Companion is the latest device from the brand that seeks to simplify the lifestyle of smartphone-obsessed users by helping them achieve efficiency and balance. Boasting a size that is larger than a smartwatch but smaller than a traditional smartphone, the device is touted as being [ultra-portable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindone-smartphone) and also outfitted with fitness sensors for tracking health data. The Palm Companion is being positioned as a [supplemental solution for smartphone users](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-device1) who are looking for a way to stay connected without constantly having to keep their smartphone in hand. This is evident with the announcement of the [Life Mode functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-kompakt) on the device, which allows users to turn off connectivity and/or Internet to focus more on the task or experience at hand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Supplemental Devices for Smartphone:** Several companies are crafting supplemental devices that can help mobile users achieve efficiency and balance, and disrupt industry standards of what is considered essential for a mobile user. - **Ultra-portable Devices:** Small, supplementary devices like the Palm Companion are paving the way for even more compact and efficient devices to encourage more streamlined lifestyles. - **Health Tracking in Wearables:** Wearable health technology is advancing to make tracking one's health even more convenient and thorough with efficiency-focused devices like the Palm Companion. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Devices:** Companies in the mobile device industry should consider supplementary devices (like the Palm Companion) to better serve efficiency-obsessed consumers. - **Wearable Fitness Technology:** Wearable fitness technology industry has an opportunity to create devices similar to Palm Companion that uses efficiency and is also functional for health tracking. - **Mobile Accessories:** Mobile accessories industry has an opportunity to expand into the supplemental device space, targeting consumers who are looking for more efficient ways to stay connected. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Palm-Sized eReaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-boox-palma.md) - [Minimalist Phone Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod1.md) - [Hand-Worn Athlete Smart Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handworn-smart-display.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md) - [Anti-Distraction Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beepberry.md) - [Mini-Sized Alternative Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmf-phone-mini.md) - [Advanced Contextual Awareness Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humane-ai-pin.md) - [Innovative Compact Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-smartphone.md) - [Mindful Low-Tech Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-kompakt.md)