# Automated Selfie Apps Google's Selfissimo! Automatically Takes Photos When a Pose is Made By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2017-12-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfissimo References: [research.googleblog](https://research.googleblog.com/2017/12/introducing-appsperiments-exploring.html) & [itunes.apple](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/selfissimo/id1300685851?ls=1&mt=8) Selfissimo! is one of two new iOS "appsperiments" from [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-photos-1) that applies experimental technologies to the world of mobile photography. Selfissimo! app is also available for Android users, introducing an [automated selfie photographer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiselfies) that captures images when a pose is detected. At the end of a photoshoot, Selfissimo! provides users with a [black and white contact sheet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arlo), where individual images or the entire shoot can be saved and shared as desired. Since the taking of a photo can often interfere with the poses one is able to capture by themselves, this automated selfie-taking app gives users the chance to relax and let their mobile device pick up on a lack of movement when it's time for a photo to be taken for a more natural result—that doesn't involve holding one's mobile device out at an arm's length. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Automated Selfie Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced algorithms and sensors to create automated selfie-taking apps that can detect poses and capture photos without user intervention. - **Appsperiments:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore experimental technologies to enhance mobile photography apps, such as incorporating advanced image recognition and analysis capabilities. - **Black and White Contact Sheets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design photo apps that provide black and white contact sheets as a unique and stylish way for users to review and share their images. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Photography Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate automated selfie-taking features into existing mobile photography apps to offer users a seamless and convenient way to capture self-portraits. - **Image Recognition Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced image recognition technology that can accurately detect poses and movements for automated selfie apps and other applications. - **Collaborative Photo Sharing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms or apps that allow users to easily collaborate on and share their automated selfie photos and contact sheets with others. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Selfie Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-my-selfie.md) - [AI-Generated Selfies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreambooth.md) - [Visual Timelapse Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfiestory.md) - [AI-Powered Portrait Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-powered-portrait-studio.md) - [AI Headshot Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aieasyshot.md) - [AI Portrait Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginova.md) - [Creative AI Editors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfyzai.md) - [AI Avatar Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfie-ai.md) - [AI Headshot Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbrush-studio.md)