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
16
UV Smartphone Lights
The 'ReveaLED II' UV Flashlight Enhances Photography Capabilities
15
POV Selfie Sticks
The Spivo Smartphone Accessory Captures 180-Degree Photos
14
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
12
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
10
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
7
Smartphone Photography Stabilizers
The 'KumbaCam' Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer is User-Friendly
6
Photo-Scanning Apps
The Photomyne App Lets Users Scan Multiple Photos as Once
5
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
3
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
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Co-Branded Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone x Galaxy Concept by Michael Ma Combines Aesthetics
Gaming Console Smartphones
The Nintendo Switch Phone Concept by Ivan Llaneza Prioritizes Play
Industrial Cellphone Concepts
The Nokia N90 x Nothing Concept by Viet Doan Duc is Retro and Modern
Immersive Camera Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy A54 5G Smartphone Features Enhanced Features
Flagship Photography Smartphones
The Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Series Has Five Options in All
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
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
Cat-Inspired Camera Collections
Hello Kitty's Strawberry Kawaii Collection is Nostalgic and Fresh
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
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
Smartphone Photographer Sling Bags
The Shiftcam Workflow Sling Addresses Mobile User Needs
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
Retro Smartphone Music Systems
The Conceptual 'RE:PLAY' Smartphone Music Player is Nostalgic
Multifunctional Foldable Mobile Devices
The Conceptual 'Move' Mobile Device Replaces Five Devices
Retro Hybrid Instant Cameras
Leica's New SOFORT 2 is a Hybrid Camera and Printer Device
Micro-Sized Mirrorless Cameras
The 'Yashica - I'm Back' Has Interchangeable Lenses and More
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
Compact Body Cameras
The 'PhoneCam' Lets You Capture Footage Of Illegal or Threatening Behaviour
Celebratory Analog Camera Collections
The Lomography Classics Cameras Celebrate 30-Years
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
Sticker-Creating Social Tools
Instagram Releases a New Sticker Creation Feature for Creators
Photography-Focused Smartphone Accessories
These Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Accessories are Compact
Retractable Camera Lens Smartphones
The HUAWEI Pura 70 Ultra Captures Stunning Images and More
Artwork-Covered Smartphone Models
The TECNO CAMON 20 X Mr Doodle Edition Has a Whimsical Finish
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Content Creator Smartphone Cases
The iPiX iPhone Case is Protective, Illuminating and More
Cartoon Film Camera Collaborations
FUJIFILM and Nintendo Enhanced Features to INSTAX MINI LINK App
Palm-Sized Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Pal Brings Back the Spontaneity of Photography
Photography-Ready Smartphone Lights
The SANDMARC Prolight Kit Comes in Two Model Choices
Monochromatic Anti-Tracking Smartphones
The Punkt MC20 Runs the Apostrophy OS
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
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Feature-Rich Jewel-Like Smartphones
The HONOR 90 Smartphone Has a 200MP Main Camera Lens
Nostalgic 90s-Style Film Cameras
The Moment Long Weekend 35mm Film Camera is Retro
Pro-Grade Smartphone Photography Controls
The MIOPS 'SPARK' Maximizes Photographer Capabilities
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
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
Digital Polaroid Cameras
Instax Unveils the 'Instax Mini 12' with Improved Features and Handling
Retro Full-Frame Cameras
Nikon's 'Z f' Camera Blends Old-School Aesthetics & Futuristic Features
Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers
The 'Jollylook EYE' Converts and Prints Smartphone Photos
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Personalized Cosmetic Printers
Color Jam Brings Customized Color Cosmetics to CES 2023
Tea-Filled Smartphone Lenses
Gold Peak Tea Created a Golden Hour Clip-On Smartphone Lens
eCommerce AI Photos
PhotoHero Provides Free Images and Editing Abilities
Photography Brand Speaker Ranges
The Polaroid Bluetooth Speakers are Powerful and Stylish
Emotive Smartphone Camera Covers
Yifan Hu Designs the Emoji-Inspired Smartphone Accessories
Hybrid Smartphone Photography Systems
The Beaverlab Tech Excope DT1 Enhances Existing Setups
MP3 Player Smartphone Wallpapers
These iPod Wallpapers Transform the iPhone into a Retro Device
Flip Phone-Inspired Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro is Limited-Edition
Space-Saving Smartphone Lenses
The ShiftCam LensUltra System Works with a Range of Lenses
Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses
The Latest Moment T-Series Mobile Lenses Elevate Photography
Recycled Plastic Instant Cameras
The Polaroid Now Generation 2 i-Type is Retro and User-Friendly
Pro-Grade Aftermarket Smartphone Lenses
The SANDMARC Telephoto 6x Has an Adjustable Focus Wheel
Camera-Mounted Photo Digitizers
This Device Lets You Transform Film Negatives Into Digital Files
Product-Integrated Filters
NYX and Snapchat Launched the 'Beauty Bestie' Shopping FIlter
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
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
Revamped Color-Blocked Cameras
MAD Paris and Casablanca Drop a Reimagined Contax G2
Leather-Accented Instant Cameras
This NEIGHBORHOOD Polaroid SX-70 Foldable Camera is Custom-Modded
Curvaceous Color-Changing Smartphones
The vivo V29e Has an Elegant, Dual-Tone Color Design
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
Rockstar-Inspired Instant Film Designs
Polaroid Unveils the For the Rebel Rebels Collection
Creative Manual Instant Cameras
Polaroid Unveils the New I-2 Camera with Instant Film
Kid-Friendly Instant Cameras
The myFirst Camera Insta Wi is a Hybrid Product with Inkless Printing
Color-Changing Instant Cameras
The Fujifilm Instax Mini 99 Uses LEDs for Visual Effects
Luxury Handheld Camera Bags
KidSuper Designs This Louis Vuitton-Branded Camera Bag
360 Photo Booths
PhotoboothTO Introduces the Future of Event Photography in Canada
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
AR Garment Try-Ons
H&M Launches a Virtual Try-On Lens Wearable Through Augmented Reality
Image-Enhancing AI Apps
MyHeritage Introduces the Reimagine App for AI-Powered Image Editing
Modular Quad-Function Tripods
This Versatile Tripod Can Be Adapted to Every Photography Scenario
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
Space-Breaching Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon and NASA Work on the Handheld Universal Lunar Camera
Hybrid Instant Cameras
The Leica Sofort 2 Combines Analog Charm with Digital Convenience
Retro Instant Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's Brand New Instax SQ40 Has a Large Square Film
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
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
Collaboration Artistic Smartphone Cases
These Samsung Galaxy Accessories Showcase Emerging Artists
Portable Game Device Cameras
The Game Boy Mini Camera by Christopher Graves has a Custom Board
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
Ergonomic Smartphone Photography Controllers
The SWISS RIG Bresson Elevates Smartphone Videography
Image-Sharing Social Applications
Lapse is a New Image-Sharing App Loved by Gen Z Consumers
Reusable Disposable Cameras
Flashback is Reviving Disposable Cameras with a Sustainable Twist
Lens-Integrated Travel Cameras
This Medium-Format Camera Offers High-End Travel Photography
Redesigned 360-Degree Cameras
'Ricoh' Partnered with 'nTop' to Optimize its Theta Camera
Photo-Collecting QR Codes
GuestSnap Uses a QR Code to Collect Guest Photos at Events
Vintage Building Block Cameras
The LEGO Ideas Polaroid OneStep SX-70 Camera Set Arrives in 2024
Human-Centric AI Smartphones
The HONOR Magic6 Pro Packs a 180MP Telephoto Lens
Timeless Photo Books
Photos by Artkive Uses an App to Turn Cluttered Camera Rolls into Photo Books
Elevated Virtual Photography Apps
Halide Presents a New Neural Telephoto Feature on its App
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Private Social Photo Apps
The 'Retro' App Focuses on Mindful Sharing with Select Others
Shapeshifting Photography Tripods
The TOKQI C03 Octopus Tripod Works with Camera and Phones
Magenta-Hued Flip Phones
The Motorola razr+ Comes in Pantone's 2023 Color of the Year
Artistic AI-Powered Poetry Apps
The Pamera App Turns Images into Poetry Using AI Technology
Color-Inspired Iconic Instant Film
POLAROID Debuts a Polaroid I-Type Film Pack in Peach Fuzz
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
Colour Palette-Capturing Apps
Colors Capture Pro Turns Surroundings Into Palettes for Projects
Transformational Cell Phone Tools
The Make-Roscope Transforms Your Phone into a Microscope
Instant Camera Collections
Prinics Launches the New 'Era' Product Line Inspired by Kodak's History
High-End Instant Cameras
The Polaroid I-2 Fuses Analog and Modern Photography Technology
Photo-Organizing Apps
Journeys Simplifies the Process of Organizing One's Photos
Reloadable Film Cameras
The Simple Use Reloadable Film Camera LomoChrome Turquoise Launched
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
Photo Library Management
Clariphoto Helps Keep Phone Gallery's Organized to Optimize Memories
Reimagined Impressionist Paintings
AT&T Partners with Smartify to Highlight 5G Technology and AR
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Pet-Taken Camera Initiatives
Nikon Asia Launches Heartography with Snapped Photos by Pets
Retro-Tinged Polaroid Cameras
Fujifilm's New SQUARE SQ40 Celebrates Vintage Photo Formats
Masterful Photography Smartphones
The Sony Xperia 5 V Features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Social Sticker-Making Features
WhatsApp Launches a New In-App Custom Sticker Maker
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
Subject-Following Photography Features
Samsung ISOCELL Zoom Anyplace Offers Automatic Tracking
Motion-Tracking Smartphone Tripods
The 'Insta360 Flow' is Perfect for Immersive Filmmaking
Premium Camera-Intact Smartphones
The Xperia 5 V Phone is Designed with a 52-Megapixel Sensor
Location-Based Photo Sharing
Harbor Creates Personalized Picture Albums Through location Sharing
Expansive Premium Editing Apps
GoPro is Rolling Out a Desktop Editing Platform and Subscription
Photo-Sharing Memory Maps
MemoryMaps Maps Out Photos for Added Visual Appeal