# Video-Steadying App Features The Google Photos Stabilize Function Smooths Out Videos By Joey Haar | Published 2017-04-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-photos-stabilize References: [thenextweb](https://thenextweb.com/google/2017/04/14/google-photos-will-smooth-nausea-inducing-videos/) [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-5) Photos Stabilize is a new feature on the ubiquitous photo storage and editing app that solves one of the inherent problems with everyone having a camera in their pocket. One of the problems with using a camera on a smartphone is that its difficult to keep steady when taking videos -- everyone has had the experience of watching a [smartphone video](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vance-video-ai) on [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-jump-ahead) and feeling almost nauseated by the constant shaking. Google Photos Stabilize automatically adjusts video files to correct for shakiness, creating smoother videos. To access Google Photos Stabilize, users simply need to download the latest update. The Stabilize function itself will be visible once the user opens a video, and activating it is as simple as pressing the button. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 14% | 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 - **Smartphone Video Editing:** The trend of developing apps and features that help users edit and improve videos using their smartphones is on the rise, creating an opportunity for companies to create innovative new tools that help users make their videos look professional. - **AI Video Editing:** The use of artificial intelligence to automatically edit, stabilize and enhance video footage is a growing trend that offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the video editing industry. - **Real-time Video Stabilization:** Developing real-time video stabilization technology that can be integrated into cameras, apps, and devices presents a significant opportunity for companies to improve the quality of mobile video and enhance user experience. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile App Development:** The trend of developing video editing apps is a significant opportunity for mobile app developers to create innovative tools that appeal to users looking to enhance their video footage on their smartphones. - **Professional Video Production:** In the professional video production industry, the integration of AI technology and real-time video stabilization presents exciting new opportunities for enhancing the quality of their footage and streamlining the editing process. - **Smartphone Camera Development:** The trend of improving smartphone camera technology and integrating real-time video stabilization presents an opportunity for smartphone manufacturers to improve the user experience and push the boundaries of mobile photography and videography. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Content Effects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-5.md) - [Automated AI Smartphone Stabilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smove-pro-mobile-x.md) - [AI Photo Editing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-photos-ai.md) - [AI-Enabled Photo App Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-photos-1.md) - [Redesigned AI-Focused Photo Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-ai-magic-editor.md) - [Advanced AI-Powered Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tracking.md) - [Quad-Mode Smartphone Stabilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-mobile-6.md) - [AI-Powered Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isteady-m7.md) - [Efficient Photo-Enhancing Mobile Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersity-app.md)