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Top 75 Mobile Trends in August

From Digital Asset Management Bots to Bartender Chat Tools

— September 3, 2018 — Tech
The August 2018 mobile trends cover a wide range of phone accessories, apps, services and more that aim to streamline processes for consumers, or enhance their overall experience in one way or another.

One example of this is the Motorola Instashare, a unique device that's able to transform the Moto Z smartphone model into a sleek and compact Polaroid camera. The portable device can simply be snapped onto the back of the smartphone, where it can almost instantly print out a photo after it's taken through the high-quality camera lens.

Also highlighted is the InPen, an insulin-tracking and calculating device that's connected to a user's smartphone through an app. InPen uses Bluetooth technology to update the app without any hassle, allowing consumers to easily keep track of their insulin levels throughout the day.
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Freshness
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Sculpted Expandable Smartphones
Sculpted Expandable Smartphones
The Xperia XA2 Plus Smartphone Packs Hi-Res Audio and More
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74
Smartphone Benchmark-Testing Apps
Smartphone Benchmark-Testing Apps
AI Benchmark Quantifies Which Android Runs the Best Internals
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73
Digital Asset Management Bots
Digital Asset Management Bots
'Craider' Uses AI to Help Users Better Manage Digital Assets
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72
Rental Unit-Finding Apps
Rental Unit-Finding Apps
The 'Block' Platform Simplifies the Process of Finding an Apartment
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71
EV Ownership-Detailing Apps
EV Ownership-Detailing Apps
The Jaguar Go I-PACE App Helps Drivers Understand EV Range
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70
Summarized Daily Snapshots
Summarized Daily Snapshots
Google's Visual Snapshot Helps to Plan Every Aspect of One's Day
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69
Competitor-Finding Gaming Apps
Competitor-Finding Gaming Apps
The 'Honeycomb for Gamers' App Helps Players Find New Adversaries
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68
Group Chat-Controlling Features
Group Chat-Controlling Features
A New WhatsApp Group Chat Feature Limits Who Can Post in a Group
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67
Affordable AMOLED Tablets
Affordable AMOLED Tablets
The Alldocube X Tablet Has an Impressive Screen and More
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66
Connected Insulin Delivery Systems
Connected Insulin Delivery Systems
The 'InPen' Helps Users Manage Their Diabetes with Ease
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65
Shoppable Reading Experiences
Shoppable Reading Experiences
Riley Costello's shopfiction Lets Readers Shop Character Outfits
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64
Sociable Travel Mobile Applications
Sociable Travel Mobile Applications
Yarn is an App, Connecting People to Enhance Their Experience
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63
Contractor Equipment-Finding Apps
Contractor Equipment-Finding Apps
The 'Buildiro' App Helps Tradespeople Find the Best Merchants
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62
Proprietary Port Power Banks
Proprietary Port Power Banks
The Mophie Powerstation Can be Charged Using a Lightning Cable
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61
Location-Finding Photography Apps
Location-Finding Photography Apps
GoldenHour.One Offers Photographers Local Shooting Locations
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60
Designer Shoe Trading Apps
Designer Shoe Trading Apps
Luxury Shoe Club Launched a Trading Platform for Pre-Owned Luxury Shoes
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59
Holistic Biometric Security Smartphones
Holistic Biometric Security Smartphones
The NUU Mobile G3 Packs Fingerprint and Facial Recognition
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58
Sing-Along Video Apps
Sing-Along Video Apps
The Smule App Lets Users Sing Along With Musical Megastars
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57
Efficient Back-to-School Shopping Applications
Efficient Back-to-School Shopping Applications
Walmart's Shop-Assistant App Boasts New Features
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56
Compact Telecom Hotspot Devices
Compact Telecom Hotspot Devices
The EE 4GEE WiFi and WiFi Mini Offer Impressive Connection Speeds
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55
AI-Powered Music Instruction Apps
AI-Powered Music Instruction Apps
Tonara 360 Uses AI to Help Students Practice and Play Music
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54
Customized E-Shopping Carts
Customized E-Shopping Carts
Avon is Helping Its Reps to Create Personalized Shopping Experiences
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53
VR Viewfinder Apps
VR Viewfinder Apps
Toronto's CN Tower Viewfinder Brings the City to Life in Virtual Reality
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52
Social Commerce Cryptocurrencies
Social Commerce Cryptocurrencies
Style.me's Blockchain-Based 'Me Token' is Redefining E-Commerce
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51
Assistive Bartender Chatbots
Assistive Bartender Chatbots
Tito’s Vodka and Allrecipes Created 'Barkeep' to Perfect Cocktails
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50
Self-Improvement Hypnosis Apps
Self-Improvement Hypnosis Apps
The 'Mindset' App Enables Users to Achieve a Better Lifestyle
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49
Medication-Tracking Apps
Medication-Tracking Apps
The 'Rappil' App Prevents Users from Missing or Skipping Doses
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48
Affordable AMOLED Smartphones
Affordable AMOLED Smartphones
The Xiaomi Mi 8 SE is Packed with the Snapdragon 710 Processor
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47
Voice-Activated Mealtime Apps
Voice-Activated Mealtime Apps
Sprout Foods Launched Eat & Sing with Sophie Sprout for Amazon Alexa
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46
Multi-Marketplace Fashion Apps
Multi-Marketplace Fashion Apps
Poshmark's 'Posh Markets' Introduce Immersive Shopping Communities
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45
Foodie Recommendation Social Networks
Foodie Recommendation Social Networks
'Likemeal' Helps Diners Discover and Recommend Great Food
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44
Photography Perfecting Smartphones
Photography Perfecting Smartphones
The Xiaomi Mi A2 Packs the New Super Pixel Technology
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43
Tech-Focused Back-to-School Pop-Ups
Tech-Focused Back-to-School Pop-Ups
AT&T's Full-Service Shop is One That Embraces the Digital Age
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42
Retail Collaboration Apps
Retail Collaboration Apps
Target's Invite-Only 'Studio Connect' Has Members Collab with Designers
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41
Detachable Headset Wearables
Detachable Headset Wearables
The Huawei Talkband B5 Tracks Fitness and Takes Calls
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40
Automotive Equity Apps
Automotive Equity Apps
Rally RD Lets Users Invest in Valuable Cars Directly Through an App
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39
Handmade Ceramic Device Stands
Handmade Ceramic Device Stands
Montelouro is an Aesthetically Driven Product with a Modern Twist
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38
Anonymous Profile Dating Apps
Anonymous Profile Dating Apps
The 'Blonde' Dating App Only Shows a Woman's Profile if She Chooses
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37
Hip Investing Campaigns
Hip Investing Campaigns
Stash's Campaign Encourages Millennials to "Invest in a Fabulous Future"
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36
Low-Cost Charging Pads
Low-Cost Charging Pads
The La Orey Wireless Charger Eliminates the Need for Cables
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35
Multitool Pen Clips
Multitool Pen Clips
The 'Perch Pen' is the Swiss Army Knife of Pens
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34
Off-Grid Messaging Devices
Off-Grid Messaging Devices
The 'SPOT X' Helps Adventurers Stay Connected at All Times
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33
Customized Nutrition Apps
Customized Nutrition Apps
Kroger's 'OptUP' App Helps Consumers Make Informed Purchasing Choices
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32
Locational Information Travel Apps
Locational Information Travel Apps
'Flyright' Pinpoints Essential Info to Know Before You Travel
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31
Beer Deal Apps
Beer Deal Apps
The Craft Beer Passport Offers Amazing Craft Beer Deals Across Ontario
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30
Sample-Identifying Music Apps
Sample-Identifying Music Apps
The WhoSampled App Lets Users Identify Remixes, Samples and Covers
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29
Branded Fashion Smartwatches
Branded Fashion Smartwatches
The Emporio Armani Stainless Steel Touchscreen Smartwatch is Chic
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28
AR Tennis Match Games
AR Tennis Match Games
Snapchat and Wimbledon have Partnered to Show Tennis in Bitmoji Form
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27
Customized Deal-Finding Travel Apps
Customized Deal-Finding Travel Apps
'Skeedu' Pinpoints the Best Deals for the Optimal Getaway
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26
One-on-One Dietitian Apps
One-on-One Dietitian Apps
'Healthsoup' Helps Users Improve Their Diet with Real-Time Advice
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25
Digital Real Estate Signs
Digital Real Estate Signs
Compass is Introducing Next-Gen Signage and Contact Solutions
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24
Dog-Friendly Dating Apps
Dog-Friendly Dating Apps
The 'Dig' Dating App Connects Canine Lovers Together
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23
Sharp-Shooting Phone Camera Chips
Sharp-Shooting Phone Camera Chips
Sony's New IMX586 Chip Makes for an Incredibly Impressive Camera
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22
Photography Brand Portable Projectors
Photography Brand Portable Projectors
The Kodak Pocket Pico Projector is Palm-Sized and Powerful
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21
Digital Note-Taking Pads
Digital Note-Taking Pads
The Lepow 'Memomate' Lets Users Physically Write in a Digital Format
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20
DSLR-Quality Camera Apps
DSLR-Quality Camera Apps
Obscura 2 Lets Smartphone Users Take High-Quality Photos
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19
Photo-Printing Smartphone Mods
Photo-Printing Smartphone Mods
The Polaroid Mod Lets the Moto Z Print Photos in Real-Time
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18
Self-Serve RFID Terminals
Self-Serve RFID Terminals
Token's Mini-Serve EFTPOS System Offers a Cashless Option for Events
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17
Expandable Wireless Chargers
Expandable Wireless Chargers
The 'Mobile Island' Modular Wireless Charger Can be Scaled Up or Down
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16
Playful AR Clothing Apps
Playful AR Clothing Apps
The Gymboree 'Made You Smile' App Brings Shirt Graphics to Life with AR
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15
AR Home Decor Apps
AR Home Decor Apps
'Homestory' Uses AI and AR to Help Users Pinpoint the Best Solutions
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14
Multi-Lens Smartphone Prototypes
Multi-Lens Smartphone Prototypes
The Light Smartphone Prototype Packs Nine Lenses in a Device
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13
Chic Alternative Smartwatches
Chic Alternative Smartwatches
The Sinji Health Watch Tracks Various Metrics for Healthy Living
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12
Multifunctional AR Rocket Decorations
Multifunctional AR Rocket Decorations
PLUME Doubles as a Lamp, an Alarm and a Bluetooth Speaker
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11
Uncrackable Military Grade Smartphones
Uncrackable Military Grade Smartphones
The Blackview BV9500 Pro Smartphone is Ruggedly Designed
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10
Adaptable Foldable Phone Devices
Adaptable Foldable Phone Devices
Samsung's Foldable Phone is Set to Drop on the Market in 2019
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9
Fashionable Smartphone Holsters
Fashionable Smartphone Holsters
Maison Margiela's Smartphone Holster is Futuristic and Functional
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8
Manual Controller Smartphone Cases
Manual Controller Smartphone Cases
The GEED H1 Phone Controller Turns Smartphones into Consoles
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7
Scenic AR Packaging
Scenic AR Packaging
Anija's Limited-Edition Packaging Shares New Zealand Scenery in AR
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6
Humorously Punny Phone Cases
Humorously Punny Phone Cases
Chatty Feet Boasts an Incredibly Clever Line of Artistic Phone Cases
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5
Professional-Grade Smartphone Gadgets
Professional-Grade Smartphone Gadgets
The Movi Cinema Robot Uses Hollywood Tech for Smartphones
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4
Interchangeable Mechanical Smartwatches
Interchangeable Mechanical Smartwatches
The 'Nymeria' Watch Comes with Two Watch Faces
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3
Ergonomically Sculpted Smartphones
Ergonomically Sculpted Smartphones
The Conceptual iPhone IQ is Comfortable Extended Periods of Use
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2
Smartphone-Powered Objects
Smartphone-Powered Objects
Matteo Bandi's 'Sidekicks' are Designed to Combat Smartphone Addiction
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1
iPhone-Accommodating Couture Fashion Shows
iPhone-Accommodating Couture Fashion Shows
Maison Margiela’s 2018 Runway Boasts iPhone Holsters
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