# Furry Phone Accessories 'The Faux Tail' Will Keep You Company with a New Fun Friend By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-08-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-faux-tail References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/tech/an-iphone-accessory-for-furries/) & [perpetualkid](http://www.perpetualkid.com/faux-tail.aspx) If you love carrying around a fake rabbit's foot for good luck, then 'The Faux Tail' is a great alternative accessory for your phone. This design is made for [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakao-friends-1), [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-sophistication) or [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-graft-fuzzy-iphone-case) users, and lets you attach a colorful tail to your favorite gadget. The available tails are the purple cat, the fox and the raccoon. You also get to download the rest of the body onto your phone for a background on your screen. The purple cat tail is of course purple, the fox has a nice red tail with white tips, and the raccoon has a striped black and white tail. These cuddly tails will keep you company if you're ever feeling lonely, and can add some pizazz to a plain phone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 - **Faux Animal Accessories:** Opportunity for designers to create innovative and customizable fake animal accessories for phones and gadgets. - **Interactive Phone Accessories:** Potential for phone accessories that not only add decoration but also interact with the user, providing companionship or useful functions. - **Personalized Phone Decor:** Demand for customizable phone accessories that allow users to express their individuality and style. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Phone Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for mobile phone accessory makers to develop unique and interactive products that stand out in the market. - **Fashion and Design:** Opportunity for fashion designers to collaborate with phone accessory brands in creating trendy and fashionable faux animal accessories. - **Technology and Gadgets:** Innovative opportunity for tech companies to integrate interactive features into phone accessories, enhancing user experience and personalization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Furry Fidget Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/furry-fidget-friends.md) - [Whimsical Dog-Inspired Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pawfect-chill-time.md) - [Interactive Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-plush-toys.md) - [Textured Alcantara Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hard-graft-fuzzy-iphone-case.md) - [Playful Custom Tech Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charm-phone-case.md) - [Animal-Tracking Plush Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fahlo.md) - [Cat-Inspired Fuzzy Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-studio-petbrick-65.md) - [Acrylic Smartphone Addiction Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/methaphone.md) - [Vintage Grocery-Themed Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kakao-friends-1.md)