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3D Smartphone Lenses

The 'Poppy' Transforms Your Phone Into a Cheap 3D Camera

— June 30, 2013 — Tech
Letting you take stereoscopic pictures and videos in retro style, the Poppy iPhone attachment turns your smartphone into a cheap 3D camera. Shaped like a Viewmaster, the Poppy attaches to your smartphone so that you can create 3D media.

All you have to do is open an iPhone app and pop your phone into the gadget. You can either use popular apps such as Vine or download the dedicated Poppy app. The app allows you to capture 3D content and upload it to YouTube. Since YouTube has 3D features, your friends can see your freshly made videos.

The bulky device works by using a series of mirrors to feed images to your phone. No electronics other than your smartphone are needed. Poppy's mirrors capture the scene before you to produce two adjacent images.
Trend Themes
1. Stereoscopic Photography - The rise of smartphone accessories like Poppy allows consumers to easily take and share 3D photos and videos.
2. Retro-style Gadgets - Poppy's Viewmaster-inspired design taps into the nostalgia trend, appealing to consumers who appreciate a vintage aesthetic.
3. Enhanced Mobile Apps - The dedicated Poppy app and integration with popular apps like Vine demonstrates the demand for more advanced features and functionality in smartphone photography and video capture.
Industry Implications
1. Smartphone Accessories - The success of Poppy indicates a growing market for smartphone accessories that enhance photography and video capabilities.
2. Photography Equipment - The emergence of 3D smartphone lenses like Poppy presents a disruptive opportunity for traditional photography equipment companies to innovate and adapt their product offerings.
3. Mobile App Development - The popularity of the dedicated Poppy app underscores the need for skilled mobile app developers to create more advanced and immersive smartphone experiences.
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