# Hands-Free Photography Mounts The 'Alter' Multi-Purpose Holder Works with Smartphones and GoPros By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multipurpose-holder References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/alter-multipurpose-smartphone-mount/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alterfabs/a-new-way-to-take-fun-and-creative-selfies-anywher) The 'Alter' multi-purpose holder is designed with your smartphone and [GoPro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-gopro-controller) in mind to provide effective hands-free recording capabilities. Capable of being placed virtually anywhere, the 'Alter' mount incorporates a [sturdy clamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silence-corner-mambapod), a stick, a suction cup and even a magnetic. This means the 'Alter' can be used effectively in a wide array of different environments to ensure that you're always able to capture the perfect scene. The 'Alter' multi-purpose holder is suitable for use when it comes to taking selfies and group shots, but is also ideal for shooting time-lapse photography using your smartphone or GoPro. The 'Alter' is compatible with a wide array of different smartphones thanks to the expanding design that accommodates sizes of up to eight centimeters in width. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Hands-free Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative accessories and mounts for smartphones and action cameras to enhance the hands-free photography experience. - **Multi-purpose Holders:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create versatile multi-purpose holders that can be used with various devices in different environments for maximum convenience and functionality. - **Time-lapse Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced features and technologies in smartphones and action cameras specifically tailored for capturing impressive time-lapse photography. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture innovative mobile accessories such as mounts, holders, and adapters to enhance the photography experience for smartphone users. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new and improved action cameras with enhanced features, durability and compatibility with various mounting options for capturing different perspectives and angles. - **Social Media Platforms:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new social media platforms or features that cater specifically to sharing and showcasing hands-free photography and time-lapse videos, creating a dedicated community and monetization opportunities for creators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Facial Recognition Phone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-holder-tripod.md) - [Adjustable Clip Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phoneclip.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Photography Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-snapgrip.md) - [Adjustable Geared Smartphone Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-smartphone-holder.md) - [AI-Powered Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obsbot-me.md) - [Solo Vlogger Smartphone Gimbals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gimbal-griptok.md) - [Landscape Photographer Camera Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tripod-mount.md) - [Motion-Tracking Phone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-tracking-phone-mount.md) - [Gripping Smartphone Mount Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kling-kong-smartphone-kickstand.md)