These June 2016 mobile photography innovations range from custom smartphone lenses to Polaroid photo apps that revive the nostalgic art form. While Polaroid-style cameras have made a recent resurgence, those seeking convenience can re-create their visual style on their smartphone in seconds -- and without needing to invest in the nostalgic gadget.
In addition to the revival of retro photography gadgets, other June 2016 mobile photography innovations include 360-degree camcorders and photo-scanning apps that are ideal for creatives. The products will appeal to travelling videographers or artists who are looking to translate snapped mobile imagery into printed works they can later use in a large scale project.
Remixed photo platform interfaces and sports-themed social media filters round off this list of mobile photography innovations. These examples are reflective of smartphone photography's evolution and illustrate how the past-time is allowing for more creativity than ever before.
Top 20 Mobile Photography Trends in June

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Paper-Thin Smartphone Lenses
The 'BLIPS' Camera Lenses Offer Macro and Micro Options

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Compact Photography Selfie Tripods
The Accmor Tripod Selfie Stick Adapts to Different Needs
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Customizable Smartphone Cameras
The Bluboo Maya Comes With a Powerful Quad-Core Processor
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360-Degree Smartphone Cameras
The 'Vyu360' Add-On Device Captures 360-Degree Images on Smartphones
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UV Smartphone Lights
The 'ReveaLED II' UV Flashlight Enhances Photography Capabilities
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POV Selfie Sticks
The Spivo Smartphone Accessory Captures 180-Degree Photos
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Face-Painting Photo Filters
Facebook's Photo Overlay Tool Helps Fans Celebrate a Soccer Tournament
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Multimedia-Encoding News Apps
The Mobile Viewpoint App Helps Journalists Share Quality Content
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Polaroid Photography Apps
The Polaroid Hotel App Helps You Store and Curate Your Images
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Photo-Preserving Apps
The Clixta App Helps You Store and Organize Old Photographs
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Photo-Cleaning Platforms
The Cleanz App Lets Consumers Efficiently Remove Unwanted Mobile Images
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Photo-Junking Apps
The Magic Cleaner App Helps You Delete Photos From WhatsApp
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Multiple Angle Phone Videos
The Social movier App Lets Friends Collaborate on One Minute Videos
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Smartphone Photography Stabilizers
The 'KumbaCam' Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer is User-Friendly
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Photo-Scanning Apps
The Photomyne App Lets Users Scan Multiple Photos as Once
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Smartphone Grilling Campaigns
Burger King's 'Snap King' Has People Grill Burgers from Competitors
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Automatic Photo-Organizing Apps
The Roll is an Automatic Picture Organizer For Your Smartphone
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LTE-Connected Cameras
The LG Action Cam LTE Enables Live Streaming Video to Social Media
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Remixed Social Media Interfaces
Instagram Recently Introduced a New App and Icon Design
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Blur-Reducing Camera Rigs
This Camera Stabilizer Dampens Body Movements and Resulting Blur
Related Ideas
Dedicated Content Creator Cameras
The Conceptual 'InstaPocket' Supports Social Media Users
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
AI-Powered Smartphone Cameras
The Alice Camera Works on its Own or with a Smartphone
Upcycled Film Camera Designs
The FOTOFOTO OM-1 Presents a Revolutionary Camera Design
Portable Stabilizing Cameras
DJI's Osmo Action 4 is Great for Aspiring Photographers
Hybrid Creativity Instant Cameras
The FUJIFILM instax WIDE Evo Prints Photos 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
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
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
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
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
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
AI-Enabled Smartphone Gimbals
Insta360 Debuts the Flow 2 Pro Equipped with AI Frame Tracking
Modular Multifunctional Smartphone Gimbals
The DJI Osmo Mobile 7 Pro Supports Handsfree Shooting
Smartphone Photographer Sling Bags
The Shiftcam Workflow Sling Addresses Mobile User Needs
AI-Powered Gimbals
The iSteady M7 Represents the Future of AI-Powered Mobile Filmmaking
Modular Point-and-Shoot Cameras
The 'Keepsake' Modular Camera Concept is Customizable
Retro Hybrid Instant Cameras
Leica's New SOFORT 2 is a Hybrid Camera and Printer Device
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
AI Food Photography Apps
MenuSnap Helps Restaurants Capture, Edit & Optimize Images
Compact Body Cameras
The 'PhoneCam' Lets You Capture Footage Of Illegal or Threatening Behaviour
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Smartphone-to-Camera Transformed Attachments
Belkin Presents the Stage PowerGrip During CES 2025
Nostalgic Cellphone Digital Devices
Aalto University Launched the Nokia Design Archives
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
Decentralized Social Apps
Pixelfed Introduces Dedicated Mobile Apps for iOS and Android Users
Pro-Grade Macro Smartphone Lenses
The Moment 75mm Macro Lens Offers 10-Times Magnification
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
Designer Camera Printer Concepts
The Conceptual Polaroid Trance Camera is Ultra-Modern
Photography MagSafe Smartphone Grips
The New Leica LUX Grip Elevates Smartphone Photography
Monochromatic Anti-Tracking Smartphones
The Punkt MC20 Runs the Apostrophy OS
Fashion-Forward Flip Smartphones
The Huawei nova Flip Comes in Four Finish Options
Sculptural Pebble-Shaped Cameras
The 'Ditto' Camera Concept Captures with Holographic Effect
Quad-Lens Liquid Display Smartphones
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra Was Co-Engineered with Leica
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Rapid Photo Visualizers
Life Minute Photos Allows Viewers to Visualize 10,000 Photos in One Minute
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras
The 'SwitchLens' Transforms a Device into a Professional Camera
Upgraded Compact Cameras
Panasonic's New 'ZS99' Revitalizes Point-And-Shoot Photography
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
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
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
AI Photo Editing Tools
Google is Bringing its Google Photos AI Tools to All Mobile Devices
Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras
The Retrospekt x PBR Single-Use 35mm Film Camera is Nostalgic
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
Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers
The 'Jollylook EYE' Converts and Prints Smartphone Photos
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
5G-Enabled 360-Degree Cameras
The Nokia 360 Camera Can Livestream 8K Video and More
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
MagSafe Photographer-Style Grips
Leica's New LUX Grip Transforms iPhones Into Traditional Cameras
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
Pro-Grade Aftermarket Smartphone Lenses
The SANDMARC Telephoto 6x Has an Adjustable Focus Wheel
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping Filter
Multi-Camera Streaming Apps
Canon Debuted the 'Live Switcher Mobile 4+' on iOS for its Cameras
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Screen-Free Digital Cameras
The Camp Snap Camera Holds up to 2,000 Photos in its Storage
Origami-Style Smartphone Stands
The Moft Snap Phone Tripod Stand Sets Up in Seconds
Instant Film Smartphone Printers
The FUJIFILM Instax Mini Link 3 Was Created with Google
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
Imperfect Photography Celebrations
The Nonna's Cam Adds Artificial Fingers to Block Shots
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
Camera-Branded Photography Apps
The Leica LUX App Brings the Brand's Prowess to the iPhone
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Minimizing Phone Usage Initiatives
Heineken's Latest Campaign Addresses Phone Use at Music Events
Photo Editing Apps
Binsoo Edits Photos and Apply Filters Easily With Powerful iOS Tools
Polaroid-Inspired Poetry Cameras
The Poetroid Uses AI To Print Poems Similar to a Polaroid
Brand Photography Marketplaces
VSCO Unveils a New Marketplace for Photographers to Find Work
Raw Mobile Photo Apps
Halide Launched 'Process Zero' for Completely Natural Photo-Taking
Photo Animation Tools
a1.art Animates Photos and Transforms Them Into Story-Like Visuals
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
Realistic Photography Smartphones
The HTC U23 pro Has a 108MP Main Camera
Space-Breaching Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon and NASA Work on the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera
AI-Enhanced Foldable Smartphones
TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM V Flip 2 with New Features
Real-Time Trending Spot Features
Roadtrippers Introduces the Trending Spots Feature to Its App
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
Plant-Identification Apps
Snap a Picture of a Plant and Photo Synthesis Will Provide Details
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
Redesigned 360-Degree Cameras
'Ricoh' Partnered with 'nTop' to Optimize its Theta Camera
Tomato-Red Retro Cameras
Retrospekt’s New Hello Kitty 35mm Camera is Inspired by Summer Picnics
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Vintage Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera Set Arrives in 2024
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Modular Mobile Phones
The HMD Fusion Features Swappable Components with Different Features
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Custom Photo Puzzles
Make Your Puzzles Enhances Customer Experience of Its Services
Sunset-Sharing Apps
Sunshare is a Tool for Sharing Sunset Photography Around the Globe
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
Aesthetic Stock Platforms
Dupe Photos Offers Social Media-Style Imagery for Modern Brands
Sporty Smartphone Partnerhips
Vivo Unveiled Its V30 Series Smartphones at UEFA EURO 2024™
Retro-Futurism Video Cameras
This Super 8 Camera Concept by Juliana Iacono is Nostalgic
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Color-Inspired Iconic Instant Film
POLAROID Debuts a Polaroid I-Type Film Pack in Peach Fuzz
Colour Palette-Capturing Apps
Colors Capture Pro Turns Surroundings Into Palettes for Projects
Phone Decluttering Apps
Swipe & Delete Gamifies the Process of Deleting Photos
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools
Google's New Lens Feature Allows for Easy Highlighting
Time-Lapse Creation Tools
With PhotoJourney, Users Easily Create Time-Lapse Videos from Photos
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Nostalgic Lunar New Year Spots
Apple’s Chinese New Year Film Brings Nostalgia and Love to Life
Vintage Photo Camera Apps
mood.camera Brings Back Nostalgia in a Digital Age
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
Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones
Google Introduces its New Pixel 9 Smartphone Series
Magsafe-Enabled Smartphone Lights
Godox's MA5R Boasts Versatile Functions at $50
Simplified Event Photo Collection
Photo Dump Makes Receiving Guest Photos Easy
Photo Memory Timelines
Storylife Helps Couples Create Custom Photo Albums to Preserve Memories
Long-Battery Budget Smartphones
The Vivo V50 was Developed in Collaboration with Zeiss
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
Photo Library Management
Clariphoto Helps Keep Phone Gallery's Organized to Optimize Memories
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
Digital Photo Booth Experiences
Pixely is a Tool That Can Elevate Any Social Occasion
Expansive Premium Editing Apps
GoPro is Rolling Out a Desktop Editing Platform and Subscription
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal