These August 2016 mobile photography trends range from artistic image filters to phone-lensed Mother's Day commercials that illustrate just how far mobile cameras have come. For example, tech giant Apple's most recent Mother's Day ad is a compilation of user-generated content like photographs and videos of real mothers that are loyal to the brand.
Other notable examples range from tiny VR cameras to collaborative photography apps that invite friends and family to edit and share images in an interactive way. Additionally, wearables like POV camera backpacks, blink-sensing eyewear cameras and revolutionary camera mounts round off this list of August 2016 mobile photography innovations. These particular examples are designed for active photographers looking to capture unforgettable and professional images more conveniently than ever before.
Top 20 Mobile Photography Trends in August
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360-Degree Smartphone Cameras
The Insta360 Nano Extension Turns Mobiles into Adventure Cameras
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Artistic Camera Filters
The Prisma App Converts Images Into Dynamic Famous Paintings
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Blink-Sensing Cameras
The 'Blincam' Can Take Photos When the User Blinks or Winks
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Tiny VR Cameras
The Miniscule 'Nico360' Records High-Quality 360-Degree Footage
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Stylistic Photo Filter Apps
The Prisma App Transforms Selfies Into Veritable Works Of Art
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Selfie-Morphing Apps
The Snow App is a Snapchat Clone That Allows For Next-Level Selfies
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Camera Weight Redistributors
Obscura Gear's Wooden Clips Attach to Bags to Reduce Strain
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AI Colorization Software
'Algorithmia' Uses Deep Learning to Colorize Black and White Photos
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Living Photography Apps
The 'Polaroid Swing' App Captures One-Second Moments in Moving Photos
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Tethered Photography Cables
The TetherBoost Pro Allows Creatives to Shoot Without Losing Signal
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Instant Polaroid Printers
The Fujifilm INSTAX SHARE SP-2 Provides NFC Smartphone Connection
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POV Camera Backpacks
The GoPro Seeker Knapsack is Made to Hold Five GoPros for on-the-Go Filming
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Collaborative Photography Apps
'FStop' is an App That Connects Models, Photographers and Stylists
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Lens-Layering Photo Apps
The Chaos Lens Photo App Uses Manipulative Mathematical Photo Lenses
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Device-Controlling Cameras
This New Security Cameras Can Be Used to Power Off Household Gadgets
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Document-Searching Camera Apps
'CTRL-F' Acts Like the Keyboard Function, But for Printed Documents
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Intuitive Photo Apps
'GoldenHour.one' Lets Users Know the Best Time to Take Perfect Photos
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Soil-Watching Cameras
Josh Williams Posts Videos of What Goes Underground With a Soil Camera
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Revolutionary Camera Mounts
This GoPro Mounting System Allows For 360-Degree Captures
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Phone-Lensed Mother's Day Ads
Apple's Compelling Mother's Day Campaign is Shot on iPhones
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Co-Branded Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone x Galaxy Concept by Michael Ma Combines Aesthetics
Photography Brand Multitools
The Conceptual Leica Multi Multitool by Marco Barbosa is Branded
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
Conference Call AR Lenses
Microsoft Team Integrates Snapchat AR Lenses to its Video Chat Feature
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Precision Photography Brand Smartphones
The Leica Leitz Phone 2 is Launching in Japan
Previous Generation Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 4 Concept by Nathan Basset Looks to the Past
Minimalist Industrial Cameras
This Braun Instant Camera Concept by Arihant R Israni is Sleek
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main 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
Activewear-Branded Camera Concepts
This Leica x Adidas M Camera by Thiago Botelho is Analog
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Videography Smartphone Cases
The 90 Degree Instinct Case Transforms the Samsung Galaxy Flip
Quad-Lens GIF Cameras
The Moment 3D Camera by Olga Orel Captures Scenes from Four Lenses
Generative AI-Powered Hand-Held Cameras
Kyle Goodrich's AI-Camera is Ground-Breaking
Smartphone Photographer Sling Bags
The Shiftcam Workflow Sling Addresses Mobile User Needs
Minimal Portable Video Cameras
Canon's Powershot V10 Experiments with Capturing Video Content
Color-In Photo Cameras
The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
Functionally Fashionable Mobile Accessories
These MOFT Mobile Accessories Debuted at CES 2023
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Refined Mobile Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Shows Off a Premium Design at CES 2024
Multi-Mode Camera Drones
The 'Hover Camera X1' Drone Offers Assorted Flight & Photography Mpdes
High-End Rugged Smartphone Models
This iPhone Ultra Concept by Jimmy Huynh Has a High-End Design
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
The Honor V Purse Transforms the Mobile Device into an Accessory
Monochrome Sensor Digital Cameras
Leica Unveils Its Latest M11 Monochrom Digital Camera
Custom-Made Camera Smartphones
The Nubia Z50 Ultra Boasts a High-End Camera System and More
Unfiltered Dating Apps
The 'RAW' Dating App Shows a Person's Authentic Self
Compact Body Cameras
The 'PhoneCam' Lets You Capture Footage Of Illegal or Threatening Behaviour
Futuristic Rollable Smartphones
TECNO Mobile's 'Phantom Ultimate' Expands by Rolling Out
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Camera-Centric Chinese Smartphones
Vivo's 'X100 Pro' Offers Best-In-Class Photography Specs
Pro-Grade Macro Smartphone Lenses
The Moment 75mm Macro Lens Offers 10-Times Magnification
French Museum-Themed Tech Accessories
The Louvre Museum and CASETiFY Join Forces on a Capsule
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Photography-Focused Smartphone Accessories
These Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Accessories are Compact
Artwork-Covered Smartphone Models
The TECNO CAMON 20 X Mr Doodle Edition Has a Whimsical Finish
Content Creator Smartphone Cases
The iPiX iPhone Case is Protective, Illuminating and More
AI-Powered Beauty Filters
The TikTok Bold Glamour Beauty Filter Uses Machine-Learning
Photography-Ready Smartphone Lights
The SANDMARC Prolight Kit Comes in Two Model Choices
Monochromatic Anti-Tracking Smartphones
The Punkt MC20 Runs the Apostrophy OS
NFC-Enabled Face Stickers
Shu Uemura's Limited-Edition Stickers Create Digital Content
Anniversary Smartphone Collections
The Meizu 20 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
Solo Traveler Photography Drones
The OPPO Levi Drone Concept by Fengrui Wang is Dynamic
AI-Powered Smartphone Mounts
The OBSBOT Me Smartphone Mount Enables Auto-Tracking Recording
Feature-Rich Jewel-Like Smartphones
The HONOR 90 Smartphone Has a 200MP Main Camera Lens
Pro-Grade Smartphone Photography Controls
The MIOPS 'SPARK' Maximizes Photographer Capabilities
AR-Revived Premium Art Projects
Musée de Louvre and Snapchat Presents the Egypt Augmented Project
Flagship Professional Camera Smartphones
The Honor X50 Pro Has the Matrix AI Vision Camera
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
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
AR Beauty Pop-Ups
Pat McGrath Labs x Google Teamed Up to Share 'The Art of Beauty'
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers
The 'Jollylook EYE' Converts and Prints Smartphone Photos
Field-Ready AI-Powered Cameras
TheSony α6700 Has the 26MP Exmor R Sensor
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
Hybrid Smartphone Photography Systems
The Beaverlab Tech Excope DT1 Enhances Existing Setups
Compact Vlogging Cameras
The Canon PowerShot V10 Was Specifically Designed for Vlogging
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
AI-Powered Editing Tools
Picsart Unveils the New 'Smart Background' Feature for Editors
Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses
The Latest Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses Elevate Photography
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping FIlter
AI-Powered Camera Accessories
The Arsenal 2 Intelligent Camera Assistant Offers Auto Enhancement
Unfiltered Beauty Campaigns
#NoFilterJustMilani Champions Beauty Online and in Real Life
AR Selfie Booths
BBC's Pop-Up Booth Lets Passersby Try on Augmented Reality Animal Masks
Artful Eroded Green Smartphones
The Xiaomi 12T Pro Phone Gets a Makeover by Daniel Arsham
Easily Maneuvered Outdoor Cameras
The Duo Camera by Dami Seo and Taeyang Kim Separates Features
Retro Monochromatic Cameras
Leica Designs the M11 Monochrom with Black and White Film
Physical Mobile Photography Filters
SANDMARC Cloud Diffusion Filters Elevate Mobile Photography
Artist-Honoring Instant Cameras
Polaroid's Now Generation 2 Camera Honors the Work of Basquiat
Origami-Style Smartphone Stands
The Moft Snap Phone Tripod Stand Sets Up in Seconds
Detachable Mobile Camera Lenses
The 'LensUltra' Lenses Elevate Smartphone Photography
35mm Camera Lens Smartphones
The nubia Z50S Pro Puts a Premium Camera Layout in the Spotlight
Retro Family Photoshoots
Blue Bunny is Inviting Families to Pop-Up 90s-Themed Photoshoots
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Democratic Digital Artwork Apps
The 'ArtzMe' App Makes Art Accessible to Everyone
Curvaceous Color-Changing Smartphones
The vivo V29e Has an Elegant, Dual-Tone Color Design
Mobile 3D Scanning Apps
Epic Games and Capturing Reality Debut the RealityScan iOS App
AI-Generated Selfies
DreamBooth Creates Realistic Images Based on a Set of Photos
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
AR Garment Try-Ons
H&M Launches a Virtual Try-On Lens Wearable Through Augmented Reality
Sleek Aftermarket Smartphone Accessories
The Moment x Galaxy S24 Ultra Accessories are Stylish
AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps
Minibeats by Artiphon Allows Users to Transform Their Movements
Pro-Grade Selfie Smartphones
The Infinix Zero 30 5G Has a 50MP Selfie Lens for 4K Videos
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
AI-Powered Design Apps
Adobe Launches an AI-Powered Mobile App Called Adobe Express
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort
Hybrid Instant Cameras
The Leica Sofort 2 Combines Analog Charm with Digital Convenience
Night Photography Smartphones
The Realme 11 Pro+ Has a 200MP Main Camera and More
Customizable Content Effects
Google Introduces New Editing Features to the Photos App
Distraction-Free Mobile Devices
The pgLang Light Phone II Encourages Mindful Communication
Stylus-Attached Smartphones
Samsung Unveils a Look at the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Plus
Power-Unlocking Camera Apps
The Photon Camera App Captures Pro-Grade Images
Peach-Hued Smartphones
Pantone x Motorola Created Devices in the 2024 Color of the Year
Car-Free AR Lenses
Bolt's Feels Like Home Campaign Uses AR to Envision Car-Free Spaces
Enhanced Mobile Photography Sensors
The Sony LYTIA 50MP Mobile Image Sensor Maximizes Capabilities
Triple Camera-Packing Smartphones
The 'Magic5 Pro' Flagship Smartphone Has a Triple Camera Array
Image-Sharing Social Applications
Lapse is a New Image-Sharing App Loved by Gen Z Consumers
Lens-Integrated Travel Cameras
This Medium-Format Camera Offers High-End Travel Photography
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Elevated Virtual Photography Apps
Halide Presents a New Neural Telephoto Feature on its App
Curvaceous Flagship Smartphones
Motorola's 'Edge 40 Pro' Phone Has An 8K Camera & Rounded Edges
Shapeshifting Photography Tripods
The TOKQI C03 Octopus Tripod Works with Camera and Phones
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Culturally Inspired Smartphone Accessories
The Samsung Accessories Lineup Showcases Artists
AI-Fuelled Mobile Design Apps
Adobe Launches its Express Mobile App for Design On-the-Go
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
The Pamera App Turns Images into Poetry Using AI Technology
Painting-Immersive Photo Exhibits
Abelardo Morell Presents the New Ground Exhibition
AI Maternity Photoshoot Apps
Maternity Photoshoot Saves Mothers Time and Money
Four-Camera Integrated Smartphones
Xiaomi Launches 13 Ultra Smartphones with Leica Cameras
Distraction-Free Flip Phones
Consumer Cellular Unveils its 'Shot on Flip Phone' Campaign
Phone Decluttering Apps
Swipe & Delete Gamifies the Process of Deleting Photos
AR Voter Campaigns
Snapchat & the Dutch Ministry Engaged and Inspired Gen Z Voters
Home Decor Mobile Apps
Pottery Barn Officially Launches its Mobile App and New Design
Intuitive Photo-Cleaning Apps
Google's Magic Eraser is Coming to Google One and Early Pixels
AI-Enabled Smartphones
Google's Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro Use a Custom Tensor Chip for AI Apps
AR-Enabled Google Tools
Google Launches a Slew of New Features for Search, Shopping, and Maps
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Stigma-Reducing Period Brands
August Relies on Playful and Wholesome Branding
Flagship Premium Imaging Smartphones
The Xiaomi 13 Comes in Two Model Options
Image Sensor-Upgrade Smartphones
Sony's Xperia 1 V is Elevated with a New Image Feature
Smartphone-Shot Live-Actions Films
Takashi Miike and Apple Presents the Midnight Film
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives
Nikon Asia Launches Heartography with Snapped Photos by Pets
Photography-Centric Smartphones
The A-X Phone is Designed with Powerful Camera Sensors
High-Performing Smartphone Cameras
The Pixel 8 Plans to Incorporate a New HDR Technique
Visually Inclusive Smartphone Features
Apple Adds the New Bold Assistive Access Feature
Subject-Following Photography Features
Samsung ISOCELL Zoom Anyplace Offers Automatic Tracking
Motion-Tracking Smartphone Tripods
The 'Insta360 Flow' is Perfect for Immersive Filmmaking
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Premium Camera-Intact Smartphones
The Xperia 5 V Phone is Designed with a 52-Megapixel Sensor
Anticipating Camera Tools
RecordBack: PreCatch Camera Captures Moments Before They Occur
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal