# Detachable VR Smartphone Cameras The 'Giroptic iO' 360 Cameras Transform iPhones and iPads By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/360-cameras References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2016/12/14/46057/giroptic-qi-will-turn-iphone-ipad-360-degree-vr-cam-250.html) & [giroptic](https://www.giroptic.com/intl/en/giroptic-io) The 'Giroptic iO' 360 cameras are designed to enable users to transform their existing devices into virtual reality cameras without having to struggle with oversized equipment. Fitting onto the bottom of an iPhone or iPad, the 'Giroptic iO' creates VR-ready content directly from the device with resolution capabilities of 4K, which exceeds what's possible by other devices on the market. The 'Giroptic iO' 360 cameras feature a user-friendly design and can help to create VR experiences to be viewed after the fact or to capture live-streaming for a truly immersive experience. The price point of the 'Giroptic iO' is €250, which makes it a lower priced piece of equipment compared to other more complex options on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Detachable VR Smartphone Cameras:** The 'Giroptic iO' 360 cameras enable users to transform their existing devices into virtual reality cameras without the need for oversized equipment, presenting opportunities for convenient and accessible VR content creation. - **User-friendly VR Content Creation:** The 'Giroptic iO' 360 cameras offer a user-friendly design that simplifies the process of creating VR experiences, opening up possibilities for individuals to easily capture and share immersive content. - **Affordable VR Equipment:** With a price point of €250, the 'Giroptic iO' provides a more affordable option for individuals compared to other pricier VR camera alternatives, making VR technology more accessible to a wider audience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphone Accessories:** The detachable VR smartphone cameras like 'Giroptic iO' create new opportunities for companies in the smartphone accessories industry to develop and market innovative VR camera add-ons. - **Virtual Reality Content Creation:** The user-friendly nature of 'Giroptic iO' and other similar devices presents disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the virtual reality content creation industry, as it allows for easier and more widespread VR content production. - **Live Streaming Technology:** The 'Giroptic iO' 360 cameras, with their ability to capture live-streaming VR content, offer potential for disruption within the live streaming technology industry, providing immersive and engaging experiences for viewers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [5G-Enabled 360-Degree Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-360-camera.md) - [Attachable Eyewear Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-video-camera.md) - [Immersive 360 camera debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmo-360.md) - [Professional VR-Ready Camera Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8k-vr-camera.md) - [Low-Cost 360-Degree Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akaso-360.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md) - [Smartphone-Friendly Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domono-smart-camera.md) - [Branded Technology Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icam-pro-concept.md) - [Lightweight 360-Degree Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-x4-air.md)