# External Flash Accessories The iFlash Helps iPhone 3G and 3GS Owners Take Better Pictures By JDurhamII | Published 2010-12-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-3-g-pictures References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2010/12/take-better-pic.php#4) & [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/iflash-external-iphone-light-led-flash-01-12-2010/) [IPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miops-spark) owners can spend hours on end searching for external products and apps to optimize their prized gadget; the iFlash improves the obsolete camera on the iPhone 3GS or 3G by adding an external flash. The $30 iFlash saves you from shelling out the cash to upgrade to an [iPhone 4](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-4-concept); it connects to the 30-pin port on your iPhone 3G or 3Gs and doubles as a flashlight. See more images of the iFlash above. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **External Flash Accessories:** The iFlash improves the obsolete camera on the iPhone 3GS or 3G by adding an external flash, creating an opportunity for manufacturers to create more advanced external flash accessories. - **Iphone Camera Enhancement:** The iFlash allows iPhone 3GS or 3G owners to enhance their camera capabilities, presenting an opportunity for app developers to create innovative camera enhancement apps. - **Smartphone Photography Accessories:** The iFlash offers a standalone solution for better photography on iPhone 3GS or 3G, suggesting an opportunity for accessory manufacturers to develop more smartphone photography accessories. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Accessories:** The iFlash introduces a new category of mobile accessories, paving the way for companies to capitalize on the demand for external flash accessories for smartphones. - **Camera Accessories:** The iFlash addresses the limitation of the iPhone 3GS or 3G camera, opening up the market for camera accessory manufacturers to create products specifically for iPhone users. - **App Development:** The iFlash highlights the need for improved camera functionality on older iPhones, leading to opportunities for app developers to create innovative camera enhancement apps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Smartphone Flashlight Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumicard.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Photography Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miops-spark.md) - [Content Creator Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipix-iphone-case.md) - [Smartphone-Attached Compact Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wuben-e1.md) - [Magnetic Snap-On Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapgrip.md) - [Ultra-Bright Smartphone Lighting Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harlowe-sol-5.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Storage Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hacray-magdrive.md) - [Smartphone Dual Screen Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfix.md) - [Smartphone Webcam Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/continuity-camera-accessory.md)