# Smartphone Walkie Talkie Attachments The 'LINC' Smartphone Walkie Talkie Radios Offer a Backup By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkie-talkie-radios References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/article/linc-smartphone-walkie-talkie/) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/linc-the-smart-walkie-talkie-smartphone) Whether you want a backup for communication in case your phone dies or to simply offer a dedicated way to communicate with a team or person, the '[LINC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linc-connected-supplement-system)' smartphone walkie talkie radios offer an impressive functionality. The 'LINC' walkie talkie attachments fit onto the rear of a Moto Z smartphone and have their own [dedicated battery packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trozk-retrotalk) to ensure that if your smartphone dies that you won't be rendered completely out of touch. The 'LINC' smartphone walkie talkie radios work with a range of up to five-miles and have a built-in retractable antenna to ensure clear broadcasts. Each of the 'LINC' walkie talkie attachments feature a push-to-talk button as well as a build-in speaker. If your smartphone is operational, the 'LINC' accompanying app offers extended capabilities to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smartphone Walkie Talkie Attachments:** The 'LINC' smartphone walkie talkie radios offer a backup communication option when smartphones die. - **Backup Communication Devices:** The 'LINC' walkie talkie attachments provide a dedicated way to communicate with a team or person. - **Extended Communication Range:** The 'LINC' walkie talkie radios have a range of up to five-miles, providing extended communication capabilities. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Technology:** The 'LINC' walkie talkie attachments disrupt the mobile technology industry by offering a backup communication solution. - **Communication Devices:** The 'LINC' walkie talkie radios disrupt the communication devices industry by providing a compact and versatile communication accessory. - **Accessories and Attachments:** The 'LINC' walkie talkie attachments disrupt the accessories and attachments market by adding an innovative functionality to smartphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emergency Satellite Smartphone Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorola-defy-satellite-link.md) - [Swappable Module Walkie-Talkies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-walkietalkie-concept.md) - [Hands-Free Communication Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milo.md) - [Satellite Communication Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-offgrid.md) - [Practical Remote Speaker Mics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-speaker-mic.md) - [Direct Communication Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-teams-walkie-talkie.md) - [Communication-Enabled Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/talk-button.md) - [Satellite Messaging-Enabled Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellitemessaging-chinese-smartphone.md) - [Mindful Communication Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clicks-communicator.md)