# Ear-Free Phones The W Phonewatch from Kempler & Strauss Would Shame 007 By Michael Hines | Published 2010-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-phonewatch References: [wired](http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/01/new-watch-phone-w/) James Bond prides himself on having the most up-to-date tech, so maybe he has the W Phonewatch from Kempler & Strauss. This cool little phone can be worn on your wrist and it’s touchscreen! Seriously, this phone takes pictures and can even text. The W Phonewatch is unlocked and retails for two hundred bucks. Those of us on [Verizon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gizmo-watch-3-adventure) can only watch enviously as you record video or text via your wrist. There are speakers and a microphone, but ideally the W Phonewatch would be paired with a [Bluetooth headset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sling) for maximum gadgetry. Look for these babies sooner rather than later and be happy that you live in the world of tomorrow where the W Phonewatch exists and anything is possible! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Wrist-mounted Phones:** The emergence of wrist-mounted phones offer opportunities to disrupt the mobile phone industry with wearable technology. - **Touchscreen Wearables:** The growing trend of touchscreen wearables opens up opportunities for technology companies to create innovative, multifunctional devices. - **Unlocked Phones:** The increasing demand for unlocked phones presents opportunities for mobile carriers and phone manufacturers to offer affordable, flexible devices. ### Where This Applies - **Wearable Technology:** The rise of wrist-mounted phones represents an opportunity for wearable technology companies to create innovative, highly functional products. - **Mobile Phone Manufacturing:** The trend towards touchscreen wearables opens up new opportunities for mobile phone manufacturers to diversify their product lines and create innovative, versatile devices. - **Mobile Phone Retail:** The demand for unlocked phones presents an opportunity for mobile phone retailers to offer a wider range of devices to consumers who desire flexibility and customization options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Secret Agent Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-px8-007-edition.md) - [Earbud-Equipped Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchout-wearpods.md) - [Handheld Smartwatch Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elrow-industries-miniphone.md) - [Minimalist Phone Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod1.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md) - [Gesture-Control Earpiece Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-air-concept.md) - [Affordable Blockchain-Enabled Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phnix-x-watch.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Earbud-Equipped Cellphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-5710-xpressaudio.md)