# Super Smart Phones WakeUpPhone Makes Getting You Out of Bed Your Phone's Priority By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-09-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakeupphone-alarm-clock References: [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_file.asp?portfolio_id=2808549&individual_id=34668) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_work.asp?individual_id=34668&) I give designer Carl Hagerling an A for effort with this new gadget. The WakeUpPhone has all of the same features as your [normal phone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-3) (camera, music, etc.), but the device’s uniqueness stems from its intended use. Built to be an alarm clock that calls people, rather than a phone with an alarm clock, the WakeUpPhone is designed to sit up with the time facing you with [buttons to control the alarm clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-smart-clock) readily accessible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Multi-purpose Devices:** Designing everyday gadgets to have multiple purposes beyond their traditional use, like turning a phone into an alarm clock. - **Personalized Technology:** Developing technology with the user in mind, like WakeUpPhone's focus on prioritizing the alarm clock function. - **Smart Alarms:** Creating alarm systems that offer unique and advanced features like calling people instead of just ringing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** There is a growing demand for gadgets that serve multiple purposes like WakeUpPhone's alarm clock and cell phone combination. - **Smart Home:** Innovative alarm systems like WakeUpPhone may be integrated into future smart home technology developments. - **Health and Wellness:** With better sleep and wake-up routines becoming more important to overall health, technology like WakeUpPhone may play a role in the development of related products and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Sunrise Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-smartsleep-connected-sleep-and-wakeup-light.md) - [Branded Technology Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze.md) - [Silent Wearable Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silentwakeup.md) - [Anti-Smartphone Bedside Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-clocks.md) - [Smartphone-Sized Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sleep-collection.md) - [Miniature Phone Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sleep.md) - [Coffee-Brewing Sunrise Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimrise-sunrise-alarm-clock.md) - [Intentional Disconnection Device Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/share-power.md) - [Minimalist Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kompakt.md)