These August 2016 mobile photography trends range from artistic image filters to phone-lensed Mother's Day commercials that illustrate just how far mobile cameras have come. For example, tech giant Apple's most recent Mother's Day ad is a compilation of user-generated content like photographs and videos of real mothers that are loyal to the brand.
Other notable examples range from tiny VR cameras to collaborative photography apps that invite friends and family to edit and share images in an interactive way. Additionally, wearables like POV camera backpacks, blink-sensing eyewear cameras and revolutionary camera mounts round off this list of August 2016 mobile photography innovations. These particular examples are designed for active photographers looking to capture unforgettable and professional images more conveniently than ever before.
Top 20 Mobile Photography Trends in August
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360-Degree Smartphone Cameras
The Insta360 Nano Extension Turns Mobiles into Adventure Cameras
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Artistic Camera Filters
The Prisma App Converts Images Into Dynamic Famous Paintings
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Blink-Sensing Cameras
The 'Blincam' Can Take Photos When the User Blinks or Winks
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Tiny VR Cameras
The Miniscule 'Nico360' Records High-Quality 360-Degree Footage
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Stylistic Photo Filter Apps
The Prisma App Transforms Selfies Into Veritable Works Of Art
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Selfie-Morphing Apps
The Snow App is a Snapchat Clone That Allows For Next-Level Selfies
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Camera Weight Redistributors
Obscura Gear's Wooden Clips Attach to Bags to Reduce Strain
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AI Colorization Software
'Algorithmia' Uses Deep Learning to Colorize Black and White Photos
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Living Photography Apps
The 'Polaroid Swing' App Captures One-Second Moments in Moving Photos
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Tethered Photography Cables
The TetherBoost Pro Allows Creatives to Shoot Without Losing Signal
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Instant Polaroid Printers
The Fujifilm INSTAX SHARE SP-2 Provides NFC Smartphone Connection
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POV Camera Backpacks
The GoPro Seeker Knapsack is Made to Hold Five GoPros for on-the-Go Filming
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Collaborative Photography Apps
'FStop' is an App That Connects Models, Photographers and Stylists
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Lens-Layering Photo Apps
The Chaos Lens Photo App Uses Manipulative Mathematical Photo Lenses
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Device-Controlling Cameras
This New Security Cameras Can Be Used to Power Off Household Gadgets
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Document-Searching Camera Apps
'CTRL-F' Acts Like the Keyboard Function, But for Printed Documents
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Intuitive Photo Apps
'GoldenHour.one' Lets Users Know the Best Time to Take Perfect Photos
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Soil-Watching Cameras
Josh Williams Posts Videos of What Goes Underground With a Soil Camera
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Phone-Lensed Mother's Day Ads
Apple's Compelling Mother's Day Campaign is Shot on iPhones
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Revolutionary Camera Mounts
This GoPro Mounting System Allows For 360-Degree Captures
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Photography Brand Multitools
The Conceptual Leica Multi Multitool by Marco Barbosa is Branded
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
Upcycled Film Camera Designs
The FOTOFOTO OM-1 Presents a Revolutionary Camera Design
AI-Powered Smartphone Cameras
The Alice Camera Works on its Own or with a Smartphone
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Portable Stabilizing Cameras
DJI's Osmo Action 4 is Great for Aspiring Photographers
Artistic Impressionist Smartphones
The Nubia Z70 Ultra is the Brand's Latest Flagship
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
Camera-Equipped AI Earbuds
The Conceptual 'Cell Buds' by Minwoo Kim Capture Environmental Details
Nostalgic Computer Graphic Cameras
Retrospekt and Polaroid Collaborated on a New Camera
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Videography Smartphone Cases
The 90 Degree Instinct Case Transforms the Samsung Galaxy Flip
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Smartphone Photographer Sling Bags
The Shiftcam Workflow Sling Addresses Mobile User Needs
Refined Mobile Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Shows Off a Premium Design at CES 2024
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Celebratory Photography Camera Models
The Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Camera Comes in Two New Colors
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
Blurry Abstract Photography Exhibits
Hiroshi Sugimoto Displays the Optical Allusion Exhibition
Crimson-Tonal Foldable Phones
OnePlus Shares the Open Apex Edition in a Crimson Shadow Colorway
Futuristic Rollable Smartphones
TECNO Mobile's 'Phantom Ultimate' Expands by Rolling Out
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
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
Pro-Grade Macro Smartphone Lenses
The Moment 75mm Macro Lens Offers 10-Times Magnification
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Surrealist Phone Cases
The Salvador Dalí x CASETiFY Collab Elevates Everyday Accessories into Art
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Artwork-Covered Smartphone Models
The TECNO CAMON 20 X Mr Doodle Edition Has a Whimsical Finish
Monochromatic Anti-Tracking Smartphones
The Punkt MC20 Runs the Apostrophy OS
Fashion-Forward Flip Smartphones
The Huawei nova Flip Comes in Four Finish Options
NFC-Enabled Face Stickers
Shu Uemura's Limited-Edition Stickers Create Digital Content
Solo Traveler Photography Drones
The OPPO Levi Drone Concept by Fengrui Wang is Dynamic
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Feature-Rich Jewel-Like Smartphones
The HONOR 90 Smartphone Has a 200MP Main Camera Lens
Pro-Grade Smartphone Photography Controls
The MIOPS 'SPARK' Maximizes Photographer Capabilities
Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras
The 'SwitchLens' Transforms a Device into a Professional Camera
AR-Revived Premium Art Projects
Musée de Louvre and Snapchat Presents the Egypt Augmented Project
Flagship Professional Camera Smartphones
The Honor X50 Pro Has the Matrix AI Vision Camera
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Hybrid Smartphone Photography Systems
The Beaverlab Tech Excope DT1 Enhances Existing Setups
Vintage Camera Experiences
Nikon’s Vintage Pop-Up Diner Teases the Past at Yorkdale Mall
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
AI Photo Editing Tools
Google is Bringing its Google Photos AI Tools to All Mobile Devices
Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps
The Apple Final Cut Camera App Offers Ample Adjustment Features
Smartphone-Powered Camera Processor Systems
The Ninja Phone Makes Use of Smartphone Power
Smartphone Photographer Bags
The SANDMARC Messenger Pro is Built with iPhone Users in Mind
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Field-Ready AI-Powered Cameras
TheSony α6700 Has the 26MP Exmor R Sensor
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Elongated Smartphone Photography Lenses
The SANDMARC Probe Lens Captures Unexpected Perspectives
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Portable Selfie Printer Systems
Canon Introduces its New Selphy QX20 Printer On the Go
Smartphone Gimbal Attachments
Buddiesman Presents the Snappy Mobile Attachment Tool
Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses
The Latest Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses Elevate Photography
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Photo-Based Travel Sharing
Mano is a Community Travel App That Lets You Pin Polaroid-Style Moments
Content Creation Smartphone Accessories
ShiftCam 'SnapSeries' Mobile Creator Gear is Intuitive
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping Filter
AI-Powered Camera Accessories
The Arsenal 2 Intelligent Camera Assistant Offers Auto Enhancement
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Easily Maneuvered Outdoor Cameras
The Duo Camera by Dami Seo and Taeyang Kim Separates Features
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Origami-Style Smartphone Stands
The Moft Snap Phone Tripod Stand Sets Up in Seconds
35mm Camera Lens Smartphones
The nubia Z50S Pro Puts a Premium Camera Layout in the Spotlight
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Curvaceous Color-Changing Smartphones
The vivo V29e Has an Elegant, Dual-Tone Color Design
AI-Powered Editing Tools
Picsart Unveils the New 'Smart Background' Feature for Editors
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Pro-Grade Selfie Smartphones
The Infinix Zero 30 5G Has a 50MP Selfie Lens for 4K Videos
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
Star-Studded Phone Campaigns
T-Mobile's Ad Features Snoop Dogg, Kai Cenat, and Patrick Mahomes
Raw Mobile Photo Apps
Halide Launched 'Process Zero' for Completely Natural Photo-Taking
Realistic Photography Smartphones
The HTC U23 pro Has a 108MP Main Camera
AI-Enhanced Foldable Smartphones
TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM V Flip 2 with New Features
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort
Hybrid Instant Cameras
The Leica Sofort 2 Combines Analog Charm with Digital Convenience
Distraction-Free Mobile Devices
The pgLang Light Phone II Encourages Mindful Communication
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
Peach-Hued Smartphones
Pantone x Motorola Created Devices in the 2024 Color of the Year
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Mobile Escape Rooms
Phone Escape: Hopeless Takes Mobile Entertainment to New Dimensions
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Ergonomic Smartphone Photography Controllers
The SWISS RIG Bresson Elevates Smartphone Videography
Image-Sharing Social Applications
Lapse is a New Image-Sharing App Loved by Gen Z Consumers
Advanced Camera-Inspired Smartphones
The Apple iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Plus Have the A18 Chip
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Social Camera Fitness Apps
SnapFit Lets Users Document Their Journey with Photos
Aesthetic Stock Platforms
Dupe Photos Offers Social Media-Style Imagery for Modern Brands
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Modular Mobile Phones
The HMD Fusion Features Swappable Components with Different Features
Sunset-Sharing Apps
Sunshare is a Tool for Sharing Sunset Photography Around the Globe
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Sporty Smartphone Partnerhips
Vivo Unveiled Its V30 Series Smartphones at UEFA EURO 2024™
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
The Pamera App Turns Images into Poetry Using AI Technology
Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits
Abelardo Morell Presents the New Ground Exhibition
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Phone Decluttering Apps
Swipe & Delete Gamifies the Process of Deleting Photos
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
AI-Enabled Smartphones
Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Use a Custom Tensor Chip for AI Apps
High-End Instant Cameras
The Polaroid I-2 Fuses Analog and Modern Photography Technology
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
Smartphone-Shot Live-Actions Films
Takashi Miike and Apple Presents the Midnight Film
Empowering AR Applications
Black Radiance is Unveiling a New Augmented Reality App for Black Women
Camera-Compatible Phone Cases
OtterBox Has Launched Two New Case Series for the iPhone 16
Time-Lapse Content Apps
Timelapse Provides a Unique Approach to Recording Engaging Content
Automatic Tracking Smartphone Gimbals
Insta360 Introduces the Flow Pro Smartphone Gimbals
Multi-Coated Glass Lens Cameras
Lomography Debuted a New Instant Camera with High-Def Photos
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Subject-Following Photography Features
Samsung ISOCELL Zoom Anyplace Offers Automatic Tracking
Invite-Only Family Memory Hubs
Kinnect Unveils its New and Enhanced Mobile Application
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
External Photo-Taking Features
Google Unveils a New Child-Focused Feature for Photo Taking
Premium Camera-Intact Smartphones
The Xperia 5 V Phone is Designed with a 52-Megapixel Sensor
Anticipating Camera Tools
RecordBack: PreCatch Camera Captures Moments Before They Occur
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal