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
Nostalgic Colorful Flip Phones
HMD Global Introduces its New Nostalgic 2660 Flip Phone
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
Tactile Photography Phone Attachments
The Leica LUX Grip is Designed to Enhance Smartphone Tech
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
Colorful Elevated Mid-Range Smartphones
Google Presents the New Pixel 9a Smartphone
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Vibrant Retro Tech Collections
The Retrospekt x Miffy Collection Features Illustrious Devices
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
Camera-Inspired Sleek Smartphones
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the Latest Flagship Smartphone
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
Real-Time Sharing Apps
MomentsHub Lets You Discover And Share Nearby Experiences Instantly
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
AR-Powered Vending Machines
Snapchat and L’Oréal Made a Gamified Lens to Share Refillable Haircare
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
Modular Multifunctional Smartphone Gimbals
The DJI Osmo Mobile 7 Pro Supports Handsfree Shooting
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
Decentralized Social Apps
Pixelfed Introduces Dedicated Mobile Apps for iOS and Android Users
Designer Camera Printer Concepts
The Conceptual Polaroid Trance Camera is Ultra-Modern
Interchangeable Lens Smartphones
The Realme Interchangeable Lens Concept is Advanced
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
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
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
Social Media App Campaigns
Snapchat Promotes Creators in a Bold Campaign Amid TikTok Uncertainty
Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras
The 'SwitchLens' Transforms a Device into a Professional Camera
Nostalgic Camera Designs
Polaroid Debuts the Polaroid Now and Now+ Generation 3
Rapid Photo Visualizers
Life Minute Photos Allows Viewers to Visualize 10,000 Photos in One Minute
Upgraded Compact Cameras
Panasonic's New 'ZS99' Revitalizes Point-And-Shoot Photography
Retro-Inspired Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Flip Camera Features a Four-Lens System and Autofocus
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
Photography MagSafe Smartphone Grips
The New Leica LUX Grip Elevates Smartphone Photography
Modular Photography Smartphone Concepts
The Xiaomi Modular Optical System Has a Detachable Lens
Beer-Branded Disposable Cameras
The Retrospekt x PBR Single-Use 35mm Film Camera is Nostalgic
Memory Tracking Apps
ThenNow Resurfaces Your Photos From This Day in Years Past
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
Flippable Retro-Style Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Flip Has a Four-Lens System for Bright Shots
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
Easy-to-Use Content Editing Apps
Meta Launched 'Edits' for Instagram Creators on Mobile Devices
Elongated Smartphone Photography Lenses
The SANDMARC Probe Lens Captures Unexpected Perspectives
Portable Selfie Printer Systems
Canon Introduces its New Selphy QX20 Printer On the Go
Smartphone Gimbal Attachments
Buddiesman Presents the Snappy Mobile Attachment Tool
Imperfect Photography Celebrations
The Nonna's Cam Adds Artificial Fingers to Block Shots
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
AI-Powered Social Media Lenses
Snap Announced AI Video Lenses for Snapchat Platinum Subscribers
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
Instant Film Smartphone Printers
The FUJIFILM Instax Mini Link 3 Was Created with Google
360°-Degree Action Cameras
Insta360 Launches the Flagship X5 Camera in the Philippines
MagSafe Photographer-Style Grips
Leica's New LUX Grip Transforms iPhones Into Traditional Cameras
Photo Animation Tools
a1.art Animates Photos and Transforms Them Into Story-Like Visuals
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
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
Photo Editing Apps
Binsoo Edits Photos and Apply Filters Easily With Powerful iOS Tools
Smartphone Photography Editing Apps
The Adobe Photoshop App for iPhone is Available Now for Free
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
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
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
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
Skin Tone-Matching Photography Technologies
TECNO's Latest Imaging Technology is Inclusive
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
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
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
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™
Real-Time Nightlife Finders
HotSpot Discovers Trending Nightlife Spots With Real-Time Insights
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
Colour Palette-Capturing Apps
Colors Capture Pro Turns Surroundings Into Palettes for Projects
Phone Decluttering Apps
Swipe & Delete Gamifies the Process of Deleting Photos
Frameable Device Screenshots
Framous is a New Tool That Adds Device Frames Around Screenshots
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
Time-Lapse Creation Tools
With PhotoJourney, Users Easily Create Time-Lapse Videos from Photos
Smartphone-Focused Portrait Gallery Activations
Vivo Debuts the VLOVE Portrait Gallery in Bangkok
Nostalgic Lunar New Year Spots
Apple’s Chinese New Year Film Brings Nostalgia and Love to Life
Grid Photography Tools
Griddr. Helps You Capture Better Photos with Customizable Grids and Tips
AI-Powered Smartphone Trios
Samsung Launches a New Line of 'Galaxy A' Smartphones
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
Search-Enhancing Drawing Tools
Google's New Lens Feature Allows for Easy Highlighting
Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones
Google Introduces its New Pixel 9 Smartphone Series
Magsafe-Enabled Smartphone Lights
Godox's MA5R Boasts Versatile Functions at $50
Photo Memory Timelines
Storylife Helps Couples Create Custom Photo Albums to Preserve Memories
Event Photo Solutions
JoyCapture Brings Disposable Camera Fun to Digital Event Guests
Visual Enhancement Tools
VibrantSnap Instantly Create Stunning, Cinematic Screenshots
Mobile Wallpaper Personalization
Panels Offers Custom Wallpaper Collections For Your Mobile Screen
Long-Battery Budget Smartphones
The Vivo V50 was Developed in Collaboration with Zeiss
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
Elderly-Catered Journal Concepts
The Dual-Screen Journal Concept Captures Important Memories
Photo Display Tools
InstantPhoto Lets You Pin Memories as Polaroid Stickers on Your Desktop
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal
Expansive Premium Editing Apps
GoPro is Rolling Out a Desktop Editing Platform and Subscription