# Branded Phone Plugs The Starbucks Cell Phone Plug Keeps Dust Out of Your Audio Jack By Jonathon Brown | Published 2013-02-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starbucks-cell-phone References: [geekalerts](http://www.geekalerts.com/starbucks-coffee-cell-phone-plug/) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/listing/122371332/sale30off-miniature-starbucks-coffee-mug) This [Starbucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-stainless-steel-bottle) Cell Phone Plug continues to merge the worlds of cafes and mobile devices. Every Starbucks around is usually filled with laptop-bearing professionals or students looking for a quiet place to study or work. Now there is an actual accessory for [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/builtin-phone-mount) in the shape of a Starbucks coffee mug. The mug is hand painted and fits all models of iPhones, iPads, Samsung, HTC, [Blackberry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/q27), Nokia phones. The actual function of this Starbucks Cell Phone Plug is to keep dust and other materials from finding their way into your phone's audio jack. However, since this usually isn't a major problem with phones, it is safe to assume this cell phone plug is more about the brand appeal than the functionality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Branded Phone Plugs:** Branded phone accessories that are more about brand appeal than functionality. - **Cafe-mobile Device Merger:** Further merging of cafes and mobile devices through branded phone plugs. - **Customized Phone Accessories:** Customized phone accessories that reflect popular brands and themes. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunities for consumer electronics companies to produce branded phone accessories. - **Food and Beverage:** Opportunities for food and beverage companies to further merge their products with mobile devices. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Opportunities for fashion and accessory companies to design and produce customized phone accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Power Bank Cup Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-warmer.md) - [Smartphone Finger Balance Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-stabilizer.md) - [Branded Smartphone Parasols](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-parasol.md) - [Snap-On Phone Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lip-balm-holder.md) - [Smartphone-Charging Lemonade Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-charged-up-cup.md) - [Stylish Jewelry-Inspired Earplugs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jing-designer-earplugs.md) - [Tracker-Friendly Coffee Cup Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveler-coffee-cup-holder.md) - [Computer-Inspired Coffee Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-drip.md) - [Aftermarket Earbud Case Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-airpods-3-dust-guard.md)