# Smartphone-Based PCs The Remix 'Singularity' App Enables a Smartphone to Act as a PC Replacement By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pc-replacement References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/remix-singularity-22-02-2017/) & [jide](http://www.jide.com/remixos-for-mobile) The smartphone has quickly become a mainstay device for many users, so the Remix 'Singularity' app is intended to help make it possible for the device to act as a PC replacement. The Remix 'Singularity' technology is the work of Remix OS which is responsible for the [Jide OS software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolla-phone) that offers an alternative to the mainstay names when it comes to computing. Remix 'Singularity' works by having a smartphone utilized in place of a traditional PC system in order to offer computing capabilities. This expands the [functionality of smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmf-phone-mini) to be even more embedded in our lifestyles in order to truly make it a PC replacement. The Remix 'Singularity' technology is expected to launch in the Spring for users to utilize as a backup option or as their main PC. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 38% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smartphone-based Pcs:** The Remix 'Singularity' app enables a smartphone to act as a PC replacement. - **Alternative Computing Solutions:** Remix 'Singularity' offers an alternative to traditional PC systems. - **Embedded Smartphone Functionality:** The Remix 'Singularity' expands the functionality of smartphones to be more integrated into our lifestyles. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Technology:** The mobile technology industry can explore new opportunities to develop smartphone-based PCs. - **Software Development:** Software developers can create innovative applications for smartphone-based computing solutions like Remix 'Singularity'. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can seize the opportunity to produce and market smartphones with enhanced PC capabilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Triple Operating System Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nex-computing-nexphone.md) - [Smartphone-Powered Computing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-duo-workshop-concept.md) - [Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/move-mobile-device.md) - [Detachable Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-smartphone-design.md) - [Modular Component Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soul-phone-concept.md) - [AI-Powered Smartphone Laptop Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-amber-case.md) - [Subtle Secondary Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphone-concept.md) - [Smartphone-Powered Portable Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onze-portable-display.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md)