# 360-Degree Smartphone Cameras The 'Vyu360' Add-On Device Captures 360-Degree Images on Smartphones By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addon-device References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/vyu360-360-degree-smartphone-camera-add-on-17-05-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vyu360/vyu360tm-immersive-360-media-for-everyone) The market for [360-degree cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-x4-air) is booming, so the 'Vyu360' add-on device for smartphones comes as a logical new product. Currently available for preorder on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-camera-lens), the 'Vyu360' works by being affixed onto the front or rear of your smartphone. Covering the camera lens, the 'Vyu360' goes to work to instantly make capturing 360-degree content easier than ever without having to deal with separate cameras. The 'Vyu360' works by expanding the field of view of your smartphone lens and using the accompanying app to create immersive video content that can be experienced afterward with virtual reality headsets. The 'Vyu360' add-on device is compatible with a wide array of smartphones ranging from Android, to [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-gimbal) and everywhere in between. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 87% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Booming Market for 360-degree Cameras:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative add-on devices for smartphones that enable 360-degree content creation without the need for separate cameras. - **Expanding Field of View for Smartphones:** Potential for companies to create add-on lenses or devices that increase the field of view of smartphone cameras, allowing for a more immersive video content creation experience. - **Integration of Virtual Reality and Smartphone Cameras:** Opportunity for companies to develop technology that seamlessly integrates virtual reality headsets with smartphone cameras, enabling users to easily capture and view 360-degree content. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for consumer electronics companies to create and market add-on devices for smartphones that enhance photography and videography capabilities. - **Software and App Development:** Opportunity for software and app development companies to create innovative applications that enable easy capture and editing of 360-degree content on smartphones. - **Virtual Reality:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for virtual reality companies to develop headsets and software solutions that seamlessly integrate with smartphone cameras, allowing for immersive 360-degree content experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md) - [Low-Cost 360-Degree Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akaso-360.md) - [Pocket-Sized 3D Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qoocam-ego.md) - [Content Creation Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-creator-gear.md) - [Detachable Mobile Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-camera-lens.md) - [Immersive 360 camera debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmo-360.md) - [360-Degree Photography Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miops-capsule-pro.md) - [Smartphone Gimbal Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sphere-gimbal.md) - [5G-Enabled 360-Degree Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nokia-360-camera.md)