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Mobile phone charm

Dangling mobile phone accessory

Mobile phone charm
Summary

Dangling mobile phone accessory

When Apple released the iPhone 3GS in 2008, it lacked a slot for attaching accessories. In response, a Korean company invented hanging charms that consumers could attach to the phone using screws.

In 2018, British designer Anya Hindmarch introduced dangling mobile phone charms as part of her "Pimp Your Phones" collection. Cellphone charms have seen a resurgence in popularity corresponding to the Y2K aesthetic trend of the 2020s.

Types of charms

A Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 in a case that features a finger ring, which allows such accessories to be attached, shown with some electronic accessories such as a small Bluetooth speaker and earbuds

There are a variety of charms available, such as little figurine characters, rhinestone crystal charms, and beaded charms. Some charms flash or light up when the phone rings. Many charms also have a small bell attached and there are charms available in Gashapon machines, many of which are based on characters from various popular franchises, such as video games. There are also some charms in which one may put on the finger to clean the device's display. In recent years smartphones such as the Galaxy Z Flip series have the option to add charms via a small ring on the back of an optional case and sometimes can include small electronics such as clip on wireless speakers, charging cases for true wireless earbuds, power banks and wallets.

References

References

  1. Lee, Seoyeon. (2015). "Cosmetic Customization of Mobile Phones: Cultural Antecedents, Psychological Correlates". Media Psychology.
  2. Conti, Samantha. (May 2018). "A Real Charmer". [[Women's Wear Daily]].
  3. Bakshi, Pema. "Phone Charms Are The Unsung Heroes Of The Y2K Revival".
  4. Glover, Ella. (2022-03-10). "Phone charms are the latest Y2K trend to make a resurgence".
  5. Fullerton, Alexandra. (2021-11-25). "25 beaded phone charms to level up your selfie game".
  6. Bengel, Copelyn. (2024-02-20). "The Beaded Phone Strap Is A Y2K Accessory That Celebrities Love".
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