# Mini Smartphone Pocket Printers Gadget Company LG Introduced the LG Pocket Photo 2.0 at CES 2014 By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2014-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-pocket-photo-20 References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2014/1/7/5286568/lg-pocket-photo-2-instant-printer-hands-on) & [lg](http://www.lg.com/us/cell-phone-accessories/lg-PD233-pocket-photo) The [LG](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinebeam) Pocket Photo 2.0 may be small but it packs a big punch. It is already said that this great gadget is the world's smallest printer but its size definitely doesn't defeat its purpose. The LG Pocket Photo is a mobile printer that allows consumers to print their smartphone pictures onto 2 x 3-inch [Polaroid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duo-modular) styled prints. Just like the retro Polaroid camera, this pocket-sized printer alters the look of every image it prints. This can mean saturating its color or adding a neat washed-out look. The printer works with its partner LG app that allows you to crop your beautiful images for easy printing. The LG Pocket Photo 2.0 is a revolutionary gadget much like if [Instagram](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instapocket) had a print option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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's Driving This Trend - **Miniature Mobile Printers:** Developing smaller, more portable printing technology will continue to disrupt traditional printing markets. - **Print-on-demand Technology:** Technology that allows for instantaneous, high-quality prints will revolutionize the photo-printing industry. - **Smartphone Printing Apps:** Innovative mobile applications that facilitate easy smartphone-to-printer connectivity will drive new opportunities for growth in the printing industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Printing Industry:** The advent of miniature mobile printers will spur new opportunities for growth and innovation within the mobile printing industry. - **Photography Industry:** New print-on-demand technology will open up new possibilities for professionals and hobbyists alike within the photography industry. - **Mobile App Development Industry:** As mobile printing becomes more commonplace, there will be opportunities for developers to create new apps that enhance the printing experience and facilitate new functionalities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Smartphone Camera Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instax-mini-link-2.md) - [Portable Selfie Printer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selphy-qx20.md) - [Pocket-Sized Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ivy-2-mini-photo-printer.md) - [Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-image-box.md) - [Instant Film Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-3.md) - [Instant Action Camera Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/insta360-ace-pro-2-pocket-printer.md) - [Artwork-Friendly Smartphone Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fujifilm-instax-mini-link-plus.md) - [Ultra-Compact Photo Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultracompact-photo-printer.md) - [Portable Photobooth Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-sprocket-photobooth.md)