# Sneaky Smartphone Add-Ons The Smartphone Spy Lens Changes the Capturing Angle a Full 90-Degrees By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-08-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-spy-lens References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/smartphone-spy-lens/) & [photojojo](http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/smartphone-spy-lens/) If you're looking to snap photos around corners or just augment the angle of your [iPhone's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-probe-lens) camera lens, the Smartphone Spy Lens is just what you've been waiting for. The quality piece of equipment is held in place via strategically placed magnets and is able to change the angle of the lens to 90 degrees in any direction desired. While the Smartphone Spy Lens might seem like an add-on for taking candid pictures, it can also help with a variety of everyday photography needs. Use the Smartphone Spy Lens as a booster that instantly [transforms it into a tripod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-lux-grip). Be able to capture an awkward shot without ever having to struggle to see the phone's screen. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Augmented Photography:** Developing innovative smartphone add-ons that change the angle of the camera lens can enhance photography experiences and capture unique shots from different perspectives. - **Candid Photography:** Creating smartphone accessories specifically designed for candid photography, like the Smartphone Spy Lens, can provide users with discreet and creative ways to capture surprising moments. - **Versatile Smartphone Accessories:** Designing multi-functional accessories, such as the Smartphone Spy Lens that can be used as a tripod, enables users to expand the capabilities of their smartphones for various photography needs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Photography Accessories:** The photography accessories industry can explore the potential for developing new smartphone add-ons that enhance camera angles and provide unique photography experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry should consider incorporating innovative smartphone add-ons, like the Smartphone Spy Lens, to cater to consumers' increasing interest in smartphone photography. - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can tap into the market demand for versatile smartphone accessories that offer additional functionalities beyond traditional protective cases or chargers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elongated Smartphone Photography Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-probe-lens.md) - [Space-Saving Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-lensultra.md) - [Pro-Grade Aftermarket Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-telephoto-6x.md) - [Detachable Mobile Camera Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-camera-lens.md) - [Pro-Grade Macro Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-75mm-macro-lens.md) - [Magnetic Detachable Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martvsen-magstack.md) - [Hyper-Zoom Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-telephoto-tetraprism.md) - [Pro-Approved Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-tseries-mobile-lenses.md) - [Photographer-Grade Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftcam-lensultra-explorer-series.md)