# Micro Mini Chargers Never Run Out of Battery Again With the Portable iPhone Charger By Annie Ho | Published 2010-07-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-iphone-charger References: [iwantoneofthose](http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/portable-iphone-charger/index.html) The portable [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffcool-1) charger is the perfect solution for heavy mobile phone users who are tired of watching their battery die while they're away from home. The gadget charges [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirise3) and [iPods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) with ease. The portable iPhone charger provides up to 20 extra hours of music playback and even five hours of talk time. Best of all, the charger is lightweight and small enough to easily fit inside a pocket. **Implications** - Not only does the size of this charger make it a veritable must buy for the travelling iPhone user, it gives it an alluring aesthetic that makes it a cool product to own. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable Charging:** Opportunity for innovation in creating compact and aesthetic portable chargers for smartphones and other electronic devices. - **Extended Battery Life:** Opportunity for innovation in developing longer lasting batteries for smartphones and electronic devices. - **Wireless Charging:** Opportunity for innovation in creating wireless charging technology to remove the need for cables and cords. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Industry can create new revenue streams by developing and marketing portable chargers and extended-life batteries for smartphones and other mobile devices. - **Travel:** Industry can attract more customers by providing portable charging options for travelers on-the-go, including airport charging stations and in-flight charging accessories. - **Fashion:** Industry can create partnerships with technology companies to develop aesthetically pleasing portable chargers as fashion accessories for people who want to stay connected while on-the-go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Capacious Tech Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-powerstation-pro-ac.md) - [Compact Apple-Compatible Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffcool-1.md) - [Clip-On Phone Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-power-bank.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-keychain.md) - [Minimalist Mobile Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirise3.md) - [Powerful Slim Power Banks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/excitrus.md) - [Camping-Ready Portable Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-universe.md) - [Adaptable Slim Smartphone Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2in1-wireless-charger.md) - [Compact Foldable Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuxiu-k1.md)