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Floating Smartphone Mounts

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'nGroove Snap' Mount Makes Your Smartphone Float While You Drive

— May 24, 2013 — Tech
With most navigating now done by Smartphone GPS apps, the temptation to use a Smartphone while driving has become problematic; the nGroove Snap Smartphone mount is the solution. The nGroove Snap, created by Mountek, fits right into any in-car CD player slot and holds Smartphones at a perfect height to refer to your GPS. The effect is completely streamlined and minimalist, making the Smartphone appear as if it's floating.

The website boasts that the nGroove Snap features "a microblade small enough to fit into the slot of your CD player, narrow enough to hide behind your phone, and sturdy enough to withstand the rockiest of roads." This means that the nGroove Snap Smartphone mount is almost completely unnoticeable.

The mount is also portable and can be used on desks, mounted in filing cabinet slots and even attached to a tripod. This gives every avid Smartphone user the flexibility and ability to use their phones in any possible situation.
Trend Themes
1. Floating Smartphone Mounts - The nGroove Snap mount creates a floating effect for smartphones, providing a streamlined and minimalist design.
2. In-car CD Player Slot Mounts - Mounting smartphones in the in-car CD player slot offers a convenient and hands-free solution for accessing GPS while driving.
3. Portable Smartphone Mounts - The nGroove Snap mount can be used in various environments, including desks, filing cabinet slots, and tripods, providing flexibility for smartphone users.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Accessories - The floating smartphone mount trend presents opportunities for companies specializing in automotive accessories to create innovative and sleek mounting solutions.
2. Mobile Device Accessories - The demand for in-car CD player slot mounts creates a market for mobile device accessory manufacturers to develop convenient and integrated mounting options.
3. Office Equipment Manufacturing - The portable smartphone mount trend opens up possibilities for office equipment manufacturers to design versatile mounts that can be used in various work environments.
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