# Phone-Holding Key Chains The Tiltpod Mobile is a Tripod That Fits in Your Pocket By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-10-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiltpod-mobile References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2012/10/15/tiltpod-mobile) & [photojojo](http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/tiltpod-mobile/) The beauty of the Tiltpod Mobile is that it is so simple, but so useful. This little [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-mobile-tripod) accessory attaches to your key chain and acts as a [mini-tripod to hold your phone up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-corner-mambapod) and in place. The base has grip on it so that it can stay stable on both rough and smooth surfaces. The mount piece is made from [magnetic material that swivels and pivots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popsockets-kickout-grip-and-stand) on a ball head and is iPhone-safe. Having something to hold your iPhone up is super useful. The two main uses I see are for taking pictures (especially selfies,) and for watching video, but the possibilities and uses are almost endless. The Tiltpod Mobile is available from Photojojo for just $15. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 68% | 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 - **Phone-holding Key Chains:** The trend of phone-holding key chains is disrupting the mobile phone accessory market by providing a simple and useful solution. - **Mini-tripods for Mobile Devices:** The trend of mini-tripods for mobile devices is disrupting the photography/videography industry by providing a stable and flexible solution to capture content on-the-go. - **Magnetic Mounts for Mobile Devices:** The trend of magnetic mounts for mobile devices is disrupting the mobile phone accessory market by providing a secure and easy-to-use solution that is also compatible with wireless charging. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Phone Accessories:** The trend of phone-holding key chains and mini-tripods for mobile devices presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the mobile phone accessory industry. - **Photography/videography:** The trend of mini-tripods for mobile devices presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the photography and videography industry by providing a portable and flexible accessory for capturing content. - **Wireless Charging:** The trend of magnetic mounts for mobile devices presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the wireless charging industry by providing a compatible and user-friendly solution for charging mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnetic Mobile Device Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-mobile-tripod.md) - [Origami-Style Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-snap-phone-tripod-stand.md) - [Adjustable Clip Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoneclip.md) - [Compact Multi-Position Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godonut-mini.md) - [Pocket-Sized Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mophie-portable-magnetic-stand.md) - [2-in-1 Smart iPhone Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bierdi-smart-tripod.md) - [Multi-Functional Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meboge.md) - [Shapeshifting Photography Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octopus-tripod.md) - [Magnetic Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyan.md)