The Kodak Smile Instant Print Camera and Printer is the latest photography device from the brand that seeks to offer consumers a new way to capture their favorite memories. Positioned as being a hybrid device, the camera will work to snap photos that can be instantly printed using the Zink Zero Ink Printing Technology and will save digital copies that can be sent via Bluetooth to smartphones or other devices. This allows consumers both a physical and a digital keepsake to address the disconnect that has been observed amongst social media users who are seeking out new artistic formats with a retro charm.
The Kodak Smile Instant Print Camera and Printer can also be used for printing photos captured on your smartphone to further enhance the capabilities of the mobile photography solution.
Ink-Free Printer Cameras
The Kodak Smile Instant Print Camera and Printer is Modern yet Retro
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Camera Printer - The trend towards hybrid camera printers provides opportunities for disruptive innovation in the photography industry.
2. Zink Zero Ink Printing Technology - The rise of inkless printing technology creates opportunities to innovate within the printing industry by reducing costs and waste.
3. Mobile Printing Solutions - The trend towards mobile printing solutions offers disruptive innovation opportunities for companies seeking to expand the capabilities of smartphones and other devices.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - The photography industry can leverage the hybrid camera printer trend to create new products and services that appeal to a wider range of consumers.
2. Printing - The inkless printing trend provides opportunities for printing companies to reduce costs and waste while also offering new and innovative products.
3. Mobile Technology - The trend towards mobile printing solutions creates opportunities for mobile phone manufacturers and software developers to expand the capabilities of their devices.