# Smartphone Camera Customizers Samsung Launches New Good Lock Module, 'Camera Assistant' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-10-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camera-assistant-1 References: [pocket-lint](https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/samsung/163155-samsung-s-camera-assistant-makes-your-phone-s-camera-way-better) & [samsung](http://samsung.com)  Electronics giant [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-enhancex-ai) has announced the launch of a new Good Lock module called 'Camera Assistant,' which has been designed to help users upgrade the camera on their [Galaxy S22](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s22) smartphones. For those unfamiliar, Good Lock is a downloadable app that provides users with access to Camera Assistant, which provides them with more [camera customization options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotshoe). Some standout Camera Assistant features include the ability to disable Auto HDR and the ability to soften pictures by smoothing out sharp edges. In addition, the app allows for faster shutter speeds and unique video customizations; through the app, users can disable their phone's video shutter mode, for example. For those interested in tweaking their Galaxy S22 camera settings, the Camera Assistant app is now available to download on the Android app store. Image Credit: Samsung ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smartphone Camera Customizers:** Samsung's Camera Assistant module is indicative of the growing trend of customizable smartphone cameras. - **Camera Customization Tools:** The ability to disable auto HDR and soften pictures are disruptive features that can elevate the customization capabilities for smartphone cameras. - **Faster Shutter Speeds:** Camera Assistant's ability to enable faster shutter speeds allows for a more versatile smartphone camera. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** The advent of camera customization tools highlights a growing demand for more customizable smartphones. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Customizable smartphone cameras represent a new avenue for innovation for electronics manufacturers. - **Photography:** Smartphone camera customization has the potential to continue bridging the gap between amateur and professional photography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered Image Enhancers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-enhancex-ai.md) - [Photography-Focused Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s23-series-accessories.md) - [Immersive Camera Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-a54-5g.md) - [Subject-Following Photography Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-isocell-zoom-anyplace.md) - [AI-Enhanced Smartphone Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-s24-series.md) - [Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app.md) - [Photo-Focused Mid-Range Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midrange-smartphones.md) - [Smartphone Interface Trial Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-try-galaxy-app.md) - [GenAI Shopping Lockscreens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glance-ai-and-samsung.md)