# POV Smartphone Clips The 'Clip-a-Phone' Transforms a Smartphone into a POV Action Camera By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-clip References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/clip-a-phone/) & [clipaphone](http://clipaphone.com) The prevalence of [smartphone photography](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-lensultra-explorer-series) has led many users to seek out new ways to take the best snaps, which is exactly what the 'Clip-a-Phone' smartphone clip enables. Clipping quickly and easily onto the visor of a baseball cap, the 'Clip-a-Phone' instantly transforms a smartphone into a POV camera like a [GoPro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icam-pro-concept) or other [wearable camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-osmo-nano). Users can pair the 'Clip-a-Phone' with the included Bluetooth shutter to instantly snap photos or capture video in a wireless manner. If users want to livestream their experience, the 'Clip-a-Phone' smartphone clip enables them to do so in a handsfree manner that provides a POV experience. Ideal for concerts, sporting events, outdoor adventures and more, the 'Clip-a-Phone' can be purchased for just $19.99. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 57% | 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) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Smartphone Photography:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop accessories or apps that enhance smartphone photography capabilities. - **POV Cameras:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create affordable and convenient POV camera alternatives to GoPro. - **Livestreaming Experiences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build platforms or devices that enable hands-free livestreaming for various events and activities. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and manufacture innovative smartphone accessories for enhanced photography experiences. - **Sports and Adventure Equipment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wearable and affordable POV camera solutions for sports and adventure enthusiasts. - **Live Event Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create technologies that offer seamless hands-free livestreaming capabilities for concerts, sports events, and other live experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone Gimbal Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snappy-mobile.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Photography Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-snapgrip.md) - [Smartphone-Friendly Action Cams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domono-smart-camera.md) - [Content Creation Smartphone Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-creator-gear.md) - [Micro Smartphone Gamepad Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8bitdo-mobile-clip.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md) - [Compact Body Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-body-camera.md) - [AI-Powered Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obsbot-me.md) - [Smartphone-to-Camera Transformed Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stage-powergrip.md)