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Handheld Mobile Accessories

Editor Misel Saban Shares Her Picks For Convenient Smartphone Add-Ons

— August 20, 2014 — Tech
As smartphones continue to grow in popularity, many companies are coming out with nifty handheld smartphone add-ons that help make things like taking selfies and keeping your battery fully charged a simple affair. Trend Hunter's editor Misel Saban discusses her top picks for innovative smartphone add-on accessories.

It's interesting to see that where smartphones lack in functionality companies are finding profitable opportunities to create mobile add-ons for consumers. For example, the Quick Selfie Pole helps consumers take larger group shot selfies with an extended pole attachment that allows you to click the shutter button from tip of the extender. On the other hand the Innocell Plus Phone Case is a chargeable smartphone case that gives your phone an extra battery boost while on-the-go.
Trend Themes
1. Mobile Add-on Accessories - Companies are capitalizing on smartphone functionality gaps by creating innovative add-ons for consumers.
2. Extended Selfie Poles - The Quick Selfie Pole presents an opportunity to cater to the growing trend of group selfies with its extended pole attachment and remote shutter.
3. Chargeable Phone Cases - The Innocell Plus Phone Case offers a disruptive innovation opportunity by providing a convenient way for consumers to extend their smartphone's battery life while on the move.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The growing demand for mobile add-on accessories suggests a lucrative market in the consumer electronics industry.
2. Photography Equipment - Extended selfie poles cater to the needs of photography enthusiasts who want to capture wider group shots, presenting an opportunity in the photography equipment industry.
3. Mobile Accessories - Chargeable phone cases offer an enticing innovation in the mobile accessories industry, addressing the common issue of low smartphone battery life.
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