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# Phone-Charging Smartphone Sheaths
The PocketPlug Cuts the Charging Cord

By Michael Hines | Published 2013-09-15 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pocketplug
References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2013/09/12/prong-pocketplug-iphone-case-charger/) & [goprong](http://www.goprong.com/)

You've got to wonder why something like the PocketPlug wasn't created earlier. This ingenious smartphone case makes the [wall charger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-charging-adapter) and USB charger obsolete. It integrates prongs directly into a phone case, letting you charge your smartphone simply by flicking the prongs. Oh, and there's also a spot for a Micro-USB cord.

The PocketPlug works for the [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept), 4S and 5, with a [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swippitt) Galaxy S3 version forthcoming. While you can't exactly use your phone while it is flush up against the wall, it's still nice to not have to pack an extra piece of tech. This case should especially appeal to backpackers; travelers know that things often become lost or forgotten when trekking around the world (less is often best). The case is available now for $59.95 (iPhone 4 and 4S) and $69.95 (iPhone 5).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 6.1/10
- Popularity: 86% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Phone-charging:** The PocketPlug introduces a new way to charge smartphones, eliminating the need for wall chargers and USB cords.
- **Smartphone Cases:** The PocketPlug creates an opportunity for the smartphone case industry to integrate charging capabilities into their designs.
- **Traveler Accessories:** The PocketPlug appeals to backpackers and travelers who value convenience and reducing the number of accessories they carry.

### Where This Applies

- **Electronics:** The PocketPlug disrupts the electronics industry by providing a simplified and integrated charging solution for smartphones.
- **Mobile Accessories:** The PocketPlug presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the mobile accessories industry to create more functional and versatile smartphone cases.
- **Travel and Tourism:** The PocketPlug opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the travel and tourism industry to offer convenient and space-saving accessories for travelers.

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