# GIF-Stabilizing Apps The Google 'Motion Stills' App Stabilizes Live Photos on the iPhone 6S By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-06-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-stills References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/google-motion-stills-app-for-ios-launched-08-06-2016/) & [research.googleblog](https://research.googleblog.com/2016/06/motion-stills-create-beautiful-gifs.html) The premier feature of the iPhone 6S is the ability to take Live Photos, so the [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-photos-2) 'Motion Stills' app is designed to help make them more exceptional and polished. Working like a stabilizer and camera operator for [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gimbal-griptok) Live Photos, the app helps to keep the background on the GIF captures still to let the final product appear less shaky. Those with an iPhone 6S know that utilizing the Live Photos functionality means having to try through trial and error to capture the ideal shot that's free of shakiness. However, being that this is next to impossible, the Google 'Motion Stills' app uses complex technology to streamline photos and make them pristine and perfect for sharing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Gif-stabilizing Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop AI-powered apps that can stabilize live photos and GIFs to create smooth and professional-looking content. - **Enhanced Live Photos:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create tools or apps that add additional features and enhancements to live photos, such as filters, effects, and interactive elements. - **Image Stabilization Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve image stabilization technology to eliminate shakiness in all types of photography and video, not just live photos. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile App Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of advanced mobile apps that can enhance image stabilization and editing capabilities. - **Photography and Videography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate image stabilization technology into professional cameras and video equipment to improve the quality of captured content. - **Social Media Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with social media platforms to integrate image stabilization features into their platforms, enabling users to create and share smooth and captivating content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quad-Mode Smartphone Stabilizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-mobile-6.md) - [Efficient Photo-Enhancing Mobile Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersity-app.md) - [AI-Powered Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-smartphone-gimbal.md) - [Advanced AI-Powered Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-tracking.md) - [Time-Lapse Content Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timelapse-content.md) - [Proprietary Smartphone Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-cut-camera-app.md) - [AI-Powered Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isteady-m7.md) - [Robust Content Creator Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhiyun.md) - [Video-Editing App Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-photos-2.md)