# E-Ink Smartphone Protectors The popSLATE Second Screen Smart Case is Decorative and Practical By Meghan Young | Published 2012-11-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popslate-second-screen-smart-case References: [psfk](http://www.psfk.com/2012/11/eink-iphone-case-photos.html) & [indiegogo](http://www.indiegogo.com/popslate) The popSLATE Second Screen Smart Case is an [interactive smartphone protector](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-phone-case). Unlike traditional cases that rely on a single static design, this case can be changed on whim. It boasts an [e-ink display](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-ink-4g-smartphone) that provides a second window into a person's mobile life. Designed for the iPhone 5, the popSLATE Second Screen Smart Case allows people to 'pop' images from any source be it images on the web, iPhone screenshots, photos from [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mythic-ai) or pictures from friends. They can be shown individually or in a slideshow mode. It can also display more crucial information such as notifications, sport scores, maps and notes so that they are easily available at a glance. It comes with an accompanying app. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Interactive Smartphone Protectors:** The popSLATE Second Screen Smart Case introduces a new trend of interactive smartphone protectors that allow users to customize their phone case design and display additional information. - **E-ink Displays:** The use of e-ink displays in smartphone cases, like the popSLATE Second Screen Smart Case, is a growing trend that offers a second window into a person's mobile life. - **Customizable Phone Accessories:** The popSLATE Second Screen Smart Case showcases a trend of customizable phone accessories that allow users to personalize their phone case with images and information. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The technology industry can explore opportunities in developing more interactive smartphone protectors and accessories with customizable e-ink displays. - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can tap into the trend of customizable phone accessories by offering a range of customizable options for smartphone cases. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of interactive smartphone protectors by offering a variety of e-ink display cases and personalized phone accessories for consumers to choose from. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Display Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reetle-smartink-i.md) - [E Ink-Integrated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reink-case-c1.md) - [E-Ink Phone Case Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eink-case.md) - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [Smartphone Dual Screen Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfix.md) - [Secondary Display Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfix-case.md) - [Protective E-Reader Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popcase-kindle.md) - [Subtle Secondary Display Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphone-concept.md) - [Power-Providing LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcase.md)