# Smartphone Flashlight Boosters Flens Amplifies Light for People to Use in a Variety of Situations By Meghan Young | Published 2016-05-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-flashlight References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2016/5/11/11655762/flens-smartphone-flashlight-kickstarter) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/basilico/flens-the-first-flashlight-booster-for-smartphones) The smartphone flashlight might be handy when it comes to certain situation, but Flens is an attachment that makes it hand in all situations. It essentially amplifies the light in order for it to be used to light dark paths, find lost objects and even fix car engines -- at least according to its [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-flashlight) funding page. Designed specifically to work with [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumicard), the smartphone flashlight booster is a [little lens attachment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martvsen-magstack) that amplifies the flash's natural abilities ten times. That's pretty impressive. Although it can be used in a number of practical ways, the smartphone flashlight booster is also great for fun as well. Whether going on nighttime adventures or whatnot, it'll be there to help light the way. This attachment shows just how inseparable people are to their phones. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 46% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smartphone Flashlight Boosters:** Flens amplifies smartphone flashlight intensity for multiple applications. - **Amplified Light Attachments:** Flens attachment enhances the brightness of smartphone flashlights. - **Phone-dependency Innovation:** Flens showcases the inseparable relationship between people and their smartphones. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Accessories:** Flens disrupts the mobile accessories industry by introducing a device that amplifies smartphone flashlight brightness. - **Outdoor Gear:** Flens provides a disruptive innovation opportunity in the outdoor gear industry by offering a tool that enhances smartphone flashlight performance for nighttime adventures. - **Automotive Repair:** Flens creates a disruptive innovation opportunity in the automotive repair industry with an attachment that improves the visibility of smartphone flashlights for engine fixes and diagnostics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Attached Compact Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wuben-e1.md) - [Wireless Smartphone Flashlight Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumicard.md) - [Ultra-Bright Smartphone Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harlowe-sol-5.md) - [Modular Four-in-One Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xeter-spark.md) - [Illuminating Magnetic Smartphone Batteries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonside-maglight.md) - [Mobile Lighting Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/screen-fill-light.md) - [Convenient Multi-Purpose Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dark-fade.md) - [Diminutive Dual-Beam Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-flashlight.md) - [Sleek Smartphone-Inspired Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitt-flashlight.md)