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360-Degree Smartphone Cameras

The 'LyfieEye' 360-Degree Smartphone External Camera is Easy to Use

— October 14, 2016 — Tech
A wide array of content consumers are quickly becoming content producers, which is what the 'LyfieEye' 360-degree smartphone external camera looks to help accelerate. Being that smartphone photography is so popular, the 'LyfieEye' builds on the capabilities of Android devices. The device enables users to start making their own 360-degree videos now rather than wait for smartphone manufacturers to outfit cameras that are capable of recording such content.

The 'LyfieEye' is currently funding on Kickstarter and is designed to fit right in the micro USB port on your smartphone. From here, users can utilize the 'LyfieEye' to capture moments as they happen and upload them to social media instantly to Facebook 360 and YouTube 360. Users can even sync the content to any VR headset to make content 360-degree content creation and sharing easier than ever.
Trend Themes
1. 360-degree Video Creation - As more content consumers become producers, there is a growing demand for easy-to-use and affordable 360-degree cameras and accessories like the 'LyfieEye' to create immersive videos.
2. Smartphone Accessories - The popularity of smartphone photography and the need for more advanced features have created opportunities for companies to develop external devices like the 'LyfieEye' that add new capabilities to smartphones.
3. Virtual Reality Content Creation - The 'LyfieEye' and other similar devices are helping to democratize virtual reality content creation, enabling more individuals and small businesses to create immersive content without the need for expensive equipment.
Industry Implications
1. Mobile Technology - There is a growing demand for new devices and accessories that enhance smartphone capabilities, providing an opportunity for companies in the mobile technology industry to innovate.
2. Consumer Electronics - The 'LyfieEye' and other emerging devices are part of a broader trend in consumer electronics toward more immersive and interactive technologies that enable users to create and share content in new ways.
3. Marketing and Advertising - As 360-degree video and virtual reality become more popular, businesses in the marketing and advertising industry can leverage these technologies to create more engaging and interactive campaigns that capture consumers' attention.
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