# Appearance-Checking Conference Apps Hand Mirror Lets You Check Your Appearance Before a Video Call By Grace Mahas | Published 2020-11-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hand-mirror References: [thenextweb](https://thenextweb.com/distract/2020/11/26/stop-embarrassing-yourself-in-zoom-calls-use-this-app-to-check-your-face/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+TheNextWeb+%28The+Next+Web+All+Stories%29) & [handmirror.app](https://handmirror.app/) Hand Mirror is a new app that helps users double-check their appearance before entering a [video call](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbounce-for-mac). The free Mac app is conveniently located at the top of your menu bar, allowing you to easily see from the viewpoint of your camera what you look like before entering a meeting with colleges, friends, or family. This app is especially useful if you've recently eaten. The Hand Mirror app offers various customization options including the choice of one of three menu bar icons, changing the size of the popover, and more. The new app is certainly an unthought-of feature that in the era of [working from home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meeting-reminder), will be useful to those who frequently client-face or chat with friends. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 9% - 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) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pre-call Appearance-checking:** Opportunity for tech companies to develop similar apps that double-check users' appearance before a video or phone call. - **Customizable Conference Apps:** Opportunity for developers to create conference apps that offer more customization options to enhance users' video call experiences. - **Remote Work Tech Tools:** Opportunity for tech companies to create tools and apps that optimize remote work experiences, including improving video call quality and ensuring professional appearances. ### Who This Affects Most - **Video Conferencing:** Video conferencing companies can incorporate pre-call appearance-checking feature in their existing apps or develop similar standalone apps. - **App Development:** Opportunity for app developers to create more user-friendly and customizable conference apps. - **Remote Work Solutions:** Tech companies that provide remote work solutions can expand their product offerings to include appearance-checking tools and apps. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Device Recording Utilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bezel-20.md) - [Customizable Screen Decoration Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoration-app.md) - [Integrated Eye Health Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-health.md) - [Camera Overlay Utility Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hacky-loom.md) - [Digital Makeup Meeting Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-meet-makeup-feature.md) - [Three-in-One Smartphone Vlogging Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magmirror.md) - [Mental-Health Smart Mirror Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mio-smart-mirror.md) - [Handheld Video Conference Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pauseme.md) - [Ailment-Identifying Mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anura-magicmirror.md)