The May 2021 mobile trends tended toward innovations in smartphone technology, app launches, and smartphone accessories. These new products and services enhance the already fast-moving mobile industry, especially in relation to the future of mobile gaming.
One example of this emerging trend is the Sony Xperia 1 III smartphone, which features a high-performance CinemaWide HDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The substantial hardware upgrades equip this device to effectively handle the rigors of mobile gaming while offering a stunning visual experience for movies and shows.
Diverging from the mania surrounding mobile technology, Ostrichpillow's Digital Detox Phone Case allows mobile users to disconnect from their devices in order to rest and recharge. The sleek case hosts a comfortable and secure home for mobile devices, empowering users to mindfully enjoy time away from digital screens.
Top 40 Mobile Innovations in May
From Seamless Gamer Smartphones to Digital Detox Phone Cases:
Josh Thompson-Persaud — May 29, 2021 — Tech
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Silicone Smartphone Straps
These New Phone Loops Come in Two Styles
38
Digital Detox Phone Cases
Ostritchpillow's Phone Cases Make Peace and Quiet Possible
37
Next-Gen Folding Smartphone Designs
This Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 Concept Has a Bezel-Free Design
36
Next-Gen Mobile Device Renderings
The iPhone 13 VR Concept Consists of Two Devices
35
DSLR-Inspired Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone Concept by Laci Lacko Minimizes Camera Lenses
34
Smartphone-Holding Headphone Cases
The 'AirStand' Works with the AirPods and the iPhone
33
Lavender-Hued 5G Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 12 Now Comes in a Vibrant New Shade
32
Optimized Safety Wireless Chargers
The Belkin Magnetic Wireless Charger is MagSafe-Compatible
31
Food Waste AR Apps
Morton Salt's AR App Provides a Creative Solution to Reducing Kitchen Waste
30
2-in-1 Portable Power Banks
The Chargeworx Power Bank Charges iPhones and Airpods at the Same Time
29
Plant-Based Phone Grips
PopGrip Plant is Made with Corn Starch, Castor Beans and Canola Oil
28
Exclusive Fashion Content Marketing
Rebecca Minkoff Recently Boasted an Official OnlyFans Account
27
Trigger-Style Smartphone Controllers
The OnePlus Gaming Triggers are Low-Cost and Responsive
26
Professional 5G Smartphone Concepts
This BlackBerry Key 3 Offers a Physical Keyboard and More
25
Health-Tracking Smartphone Cases
The Vmed Health Monitoring Smartphone Case Tracks 10 Vitals
24
Weighted Magnetic Smartphone Chargers
TheNomad MagSafe Charger Mount is for the iPhone 12
23
Collaborative Brainstorming Apps
Post-it's Brainstorming Session Feature Supports Virtual Collabs
22
Exclusive Virtual Phone Cases
CASETiFY Created Its First One-of-a-Kind NFT Art Piece
21
AR Foosball Tournaments
EE is Making Wembley Stadium Into a Foosball Table with Augmented Reality
20
Laptop-Attached Smartphone Holders
The 'GliDOCK' Smartphone Dock Attaches the Device onto a Laptop
19
Automated Alignment Wireless Chargers
The 'AimCharge' Wireless Charging Dock Offers 20W of Power
18
5G-Enabled Gaming Smartphones
The Conceptual PlayStation 5G is Feature-Rich
17
Speedy Video Dating
Hinge Video Prompts Lets Matches Join a Video Call
16
Aftermarket Smartphone-Mirroring Devices
The 'Dkooi' Smartphone Mirroring Device is Safety Focused
15
Breathing Excercise Apps
The Breathonics App by Silentmode Strengthens Mental Fitness
14
AI-Powered Photography Apps
The 'AestheticCam' App Helps Users Pinpoint the Best Shot
13
8-Bit Basketball Games
FUJIFILM Printlife Joined with the Raptors to Launch an In-App Game
12
Creative Gen Z-Targeted Phone Ads
Samsung Launched the 'Awesome is For Everyone' Campaign
11
Active Cooling Gamer Smartphones
The Legion Phone Duel 2 is Powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
10
Battle Royale Mobile Games
Respawn Revealed its Standalone Mobile Version of Apex Legends
9
Thermal Imaging Smartphone Cameras
The InfiRay T2L Works with Any USB-C Connection
8
Object-Tracking Photography Smartphones
The Sony Xperia 5 III 5G Has the New 3D iToF Sensor
7
Pandemic-Prompted Ride-Hailing Services
Healthcare Workers Can Use the Lyft Pass for Healthcare
6
NFT Offset Initiatives
Aerial Helps Users Offset Their NFT Footprint
5
Seamless Gamer Smartphones
The Sony Xperia 1 III Has an HDR OLED Display with a 120Hz Refresh Rate
4
Digital Wellbeing Features
The 'Heads Up' Safety Feature Keeps Pixel Users Safe While Walking
3
AI Smartphone Keyboard Apps
The New Version of Typewise Uses Artificial Intelligence
2
Premium Podcast Subscription Services
Apple Announces a Monetized Overhaul to its Podcast App
1
Auto-Hibernate OS Updates
Android 12 Will Include Some New Space-Saving Features
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Scented Back Panel Smartphones
The Infinix Note 50s 5G+ Features Energizing Scent-Tech
Futuristic Racer Smartphones
The Infinix NOTE 40 Series Racing Edition Honors Race Technology
Textual Quick Charge Smartphones
The Vivo Y100 4G Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 Processor
Foldable Crease-Free Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE Focuses on Precision Visuals
Nostalgic Colorful Flip Phones
HMD Global Introduces its New Nostalgic 2660 Flip Phone
Minimalist Mid-Range Smartphones
The Motorola Edge 50 Pro Has an Elegant Construction
Accessible Industrial Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2a) Features the MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Pro
Folding Fashion-Forward Smartphones
The Honor Magic V3 Comes in Four Designer Color Options
Smartphone-Inspired Accessories
HMD Dropped the Phonecore Range During LFW with Sinead Gorey
High-Performance Gaming Phones
ZTE Nubia's Redmagic 9S Pro
Ring Light-Accented Smartphones
The OPPO F27 5G Has a 6.67-Inch OLED Screen and More
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
E Ink-Integrated Phone Cases
The Reink Case C1 Case Transforms into a Digital Canvas
Intuitive AI Smartphone Models
The Rabbit R2 Smartphone Concept by Shreyansh Onial is Next-Gen
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Eye-Friendly E-Ink Smartphones
The Bigme HiBreak Has a Fast Display Refresh Rate
Flagship Quad-Curved Smartphones
The OnePlus 13 Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
Durable Color-Accurate Smartphones
The Oppo F27 Pro+ Displays a Billion Colors and More
Colorful Elevated Mid-Range Smartphones
Google Presents the New Pixel 9a Smartphone
Retro Gaming Phone Cases
The GameBaby Optimizes the iPhone 15 & 16 Pro Max for Mobile Gaming
Midrange Performance Smartphone Models
The Huawei Mate 70 Pro Premium Edition Arrives This Spring
Videography Smartphone Cases
The 90 Degree Instinct Case Transforms the Samsung Galaxy Flip
Gorpcore-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
CASETiFY Unveiled the Ultra Bounce Case for the iPhone 16
Modern Digital Detox Boxes
The Stolp x Marie Kondo Emphasizes the Importance of Mindfulness
Durable 5G Business Smartphones
The ThinkPhone 25 Will Be Backed by Updates Through 2029
Powered Cooling Gaming Smartphones
The REDMAGIC 9 Pro Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Mindful Handheld Gaming Systems
The Conceptual 'Kimera' Handheld Gaming Console is Immersive
Micro-Curved Finish Smartphones
The Xiaomi 15 Pro Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Triple-Folding Smartphones
The Huawei Mate XT Has an LTPO OLED Screen That Works in Three Modes
Triple Foldable Smartphones
Huawei's Mate XT Ultimate Design Folds Into itself Three Times
Projector-Embedded Rugged Smartphones
Oukitel Debuted Its Revolutionary WP100 Titan at CES 2025
Camera-Inspired Sleek Smartphones
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the Latest Flagship Smartphone
Affordable Mobile Gaming Phones
Tecno Mobile's Pova 6 Pro has an Outspoken Gaming-Inspired Design
Broadcast TV Cellphones
The Lava and HMD Phones Offer Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) Streaming
Refined Mobile Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Shows Off a Premium Design at CES 2024
Immersive Brand Concepts
LG Hosted its 'Affectionate Intelligence' Event at CES 2025
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Artistic Impressionist Smartphones
The Nubia Z70 Ultra is the Brand's Latest Flagship
Anime-Inspired Smartphones
OnePlus & HoYoverse Unveil the OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Curved OLED Smartphone Models
The New Motorola Edge Shows Off a New Endless Edge Display
Ultra-Bright Display Smartphones
These New Motorola Moto Smartphones Come in Four Models
Upcoming Flagship Smartphones
Samsung's S24 Lineup Features Qualcomm's 8 Gen 3 SoC
Retro Repairable Smartphone Models
The HMD Skyline Comes in Neon Pink and Twisted Black Finishes
Revolutionary Clamshell Smartphones
The Huawei Pura X Has a Portrait Orientation and More
Expanded Chinese Technology Lines
Xiaomi Debuts a Range of Home and Tech Products for Consumers
Crimson-Tonal Foldable Phones
OnePlus Shares the Open Apex Edition in a Crimson Shadow Colorway
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Futuristic Rollable Smartphones
TECNO Mobile's 'Phantom Ultimate' Expands by Rolling Out
High-Power Mobile Gaming Devices
The AYANEO Pocket DMG Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
Refined Minimalist Smartphones
The Sharp AQUOS R9 Features On-Device Generative AI
Pared-Back OLED Phones
The Light Phone III Supports Texting But Not Email or Internet Access
Prismatic Productivity Smartphones
The Oppo K12s Features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Mixed-Reality Headset Smartphones
The Caviar 'Vision' iPhone 15 Pro is Apple Vision Pro-Inspired
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Interchangeable Lens Smartphones
The Realme Interchangeable Lens Concept is Advanced
Chromatic Mid-Range Smartphone Models
The vivo Y36i Has a 6.56-Inch HD+ LCD Screen and More
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones
The LoFone Has an E Ink Kaleido 3 Color Display
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Fashion-Forward Flip Smartphones
The Huawei nova Flip Comes in Four Finish Options
Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts
The TECNO Phantom Ultimate 2 Imagines the Foldable Phone Future
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Flexible Folding Concept Phone
Samsung's Flex in & Out Flip is a Bending Phone Concept
Adaptable AI-Enabled Smartphones
The Conceptual Play T 1 Foldable Phone is ChatGPT-Connected
Pro-Grade E-Ink Smartphones
The Bigme Hibreak Pro Has Dual-SIM 5G Connectivity
Off-Grid Entertainment Smartphones
The 8849 Tank 3 Pro Has a 23,800mAh Battery
OLED Display Simplistic Phones
The Light Phone III Strips Down Distracting Elements
E-Ink Display Smartphone Cases
The xCool InkPlay is Highly Customizable and Easy to Use
Interactive Gaming Phone Cases
Bitmo Lab Introduces the Protective GameBaby Transformative Case
Social Media-Free Flip Phones
The HMD Barbie Phone Fuses Nostalgic Style with Digital Wellness
Modular Photography Smartphone Concepts
The Xiaomi Modular Optical System Has a Detachable Lens
360-Degree Antenna Smartphones
The iQOO Neo9 Comes in Two Models with Wet Hand Control
Flipping High-Power Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is Slimmer, Tougher and Lighter
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 NxtPaper and 50 Pro NxtPaper are Easy on the Eyes
Ultra-Durable Folding Smartphones
The Huawei Mate X6 is Engineered to Handle Intense Usage
Off-Grid Projector-Packed Smartphones
The TANK 3 Pro Has a 120Hz DLP Projector Inside
Innovative Size-Changing Phones
Motorola's 'Rizr' Dynamically Expands via a Rollable Screen
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
High-Fashion Flip Phones
Samsung x Maison Margiela Collaborated on the Galaxy Z Flip 5s
Minimalist Smartphone Apps
The Dumb Phone App Provides a Pared-Back Experience for iOS Users
Android-Powered Handheld Systems
AYANEO Debuts its Second Android Handheld, the Pocket S
Game Console-Inspired Phones
Nothing Announced the Phone (2a) Special Edition with a Unique Design
Inaugural Foldable Smartphone Designs
The Infinix ZERO Flip is Tech-Forward and Versatile
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Foldable Smartphone Advances
The HUAWEI Mate X6 Sets a New Standard in Foldable Innovation
Midrange AI Productivity Smartphones
The Google Pixel 8a is Powered by the Tensor G3 Processor
Embossed Branding Smartphones
The Huawei nova 12 Series Smartphones Will Come in Three Models
Rollable Phone Screen Patents
Huawei has Filed Patents for an Upcoming Rollable Smartphone Display
Ultra-Bright Flagship Smartphones
The Meizu 21 Offers Support for 80W Fast Charging and More
Antihero-Inspired Phone Accessories
HMD Celebrates the New Venom Film with the Smart Outfits
Conscious Smartphone Detox Devices
Seojin Lee Designs the MUTO to Lock Away Our Smartphones
Stealthy Modern Luxe Smartphones
The Infinix Note 40 Smartphone Has Ultra-Fast Charging
Mindful Smartphone Usage Apps
The 'Intenty' App Prompts Users to Rethink How They Use Their Phone
Innovative Audio Products
OneOdio and OpenRock Debut Two Flagship Products at CES 2025
Silicone-Covered Leather-Like Smartphones
The Tecno Camon 30 Premier Has Gorilla Glass 5 and More
Automatically-Expanding Phone Screens
Vivo and Transsion are Planning the First Rollable Phone
Teen-Targeted Smartphone Models
The HMD X1 Offers Great Features with Parental Controls in Focus
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
High-Performance Smartphone Ranges
The iQOO Neo10 and Neo10 Pro Have 6.78-Inch LTO AMOLED Screens
Sleek Aftermarket Smartphone Accessories
The Moment x Galaxy S24 Ultra Accessories are Stylish
Color-Changing Iridescent Phones
Realme's Latest Smartphone has a Seashell-Like Design
AI-Enhanced Foldable Smartphones
TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM V Flip 2 with New Features
Intricate Optical Phone Aesthetics
TECNO Debuts its Starry Optical Fiber Technology at CES 2025
Flagship-Inspired Value Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 16e Has a 6.1-Inch OLED Screen
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps
The 'Jolt' App Helps Users Take Control of Screen Time
Hourglass-Shaped Phone Concepts
Eduardo Gouffran and Andrea Fanelli Designs the METI Concept
Foldable Book-Style Smartphones
The vivo X Fold3 Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor
Accessible Folding Smartphone Models
The nubia Flip 5G Showed Off a Snappy Aesthetic at MWC 2024
Mobile-First Gaming Controllers
The SCUF Nomad Enhances Comfort and Performance for Mobile Gamers
Durable Folding Smartphone Models
The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra Has an IP48 Rating for Durability
Vegan Leather Smartphone Cases
Amanda Chan Designs the Protective Lyden Duo Series
Ultra-Thin Foldable Smartphones
Oppo World Present the New Find N5 Smartphone
Flagship Gamer Smartphone Ranges
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 Comes in Two Versions
Modular Mobile Phones
The HMD Fusion Features Swappable Components with Different Features
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Smartphone Detox Lockboxes
The Conceptual 'Back to Reality' Smartphone Lock Box Reclaims Time
Cooling System-Integrated Controllers
The GameSir X3 Pro Has a Built-In Cooling System
Metallic Unibody Smartphones
The OnePlus Nord 4 Comes in Three Metal-Matching Colors
Sporty Smartphone Partnerhips
Vivo Unveiled Its V30 Series Smartphones at UEFA EURO 2024™
Gamer-Centric Mobile Phones
The ROG Phone 9 is Designed to Offer a Lag-Free Experience
AI-Powered Smartphone Trios
Samsung Launches a New Line of 'Galaxy A' Smartphones
Western-Inspired Tech Accessories
OtterBox Debuts its 'Western Noir' Phone Case Collection
Multifunctional Stealthy Phone Cases
The Ostand Spin by TORRAS Enhances the Phone's Stability
Foldable Oversized Display Smartphones
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Has an Eight-Inch Main Display
Classes-Free AI-Powered Tablets
The Pad 3D II by Nubia is Showcased at MWC This Year
Nature-Inspired Smartphones
The Google Pixel 9a Will Offer More Than 30-Hours of Battery Life
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones
Google Introduces its New Pixel 9 Smartphone Series
Flagship Gaming Smartphones
Nubia's Redmagic 10 Pro is Designed for Professional Mobile Gaming
Productivity-Supporting Smartphones
The iQOO Z9 Has 8GB of RAM That Can be Doubled via Software
Rugged Multimedia Smartphone Models
The TANK 3S Boasts a 100-Lumen 120Hz DLP Projector