# Gesture Control Photo Apps The VSCO Photo App Puts Interface Control On Your Fingertips By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-06-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/VSCO-photo-app References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2016/6/2/11834090/vsco-app-redesign-gesture-discover) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/vsco/id588013838?mt=8) Extremely innovative art and technology company [VSCO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vsco-ai-lab) has released a brand new flagship photo app, aptly called VSCO, that harnesses a wide-ranging plethora of features and high-tech functions that are ultimately designed to make it easier than ever for users of all stripes to incorporate novel actions such as gesture control into their photo organization activities. What's great about this particular photo app is the fact that it offers a place for you to edit your images and transform them, as well as a platform for you to [share your finished creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hipstamatic) whilst also discovering photos edited and put up by your friends and other photographers whose work you have a proven interest in following. However, the gesture control feature is the most stand-out feature of this photo app, as it allows you to use a flicking option to launch the camera, and generally offers a fun and easy way for you to navigate around the app. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gesture Control Photo Apps:** The integration of gesture control into photo apps provides a playful and intuitive user experience. - **Social Photo Editing Platforms:** Photo editing platforms that combine social features create additional value for users seeking inspiration and community. - **AI-assisted Photo Editing:** AI-powered features can help users of all skill levels enhance their photographs with ease. ### Where This Applies - **Photography:** The photography industry can incorporate gesture control into their software and hardware products to improve the user experience. - **Social Media:** Social media companies could incorporate AI-powered photo editing features to improve the quality of user-generated content. - **Mobile Apps:** Mobile app developers can explore the integration of gesture control and AI-powered photo editing capabilities into their apps to differentiate themselves from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gesture-Controlled Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-touch.md) - [Gesture Control Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flick-wand.md) - [AI-Assisted Photo Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vsco-ai-lab.md) - [Efficient Photo-Enhancing Mobile Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersity-app.md) - [Brand Photography Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vsco.md) - [Creator Camera Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotshoe.md) - [Photo-Organizing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organizing-ones-photos.md) - [Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app.md) - [Customizable Content Effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-5.md)