# Mountable Smartphone Webcams The Belkin Let's Users Turn Their iPhone into a Webcam By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-10-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-belkin References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/18/23411241/belkin-magsafe-mount-continuity-camera-laptops-available) & [belkin.ubc](https://belkin.ubc.ca/)  During its announcement of its new 'Continuity Camera,' Apple unveiled another useful accessory called 'The Belkin,' which is able to turn users' phones into a powerful webcam. The accessory uses [MagSafe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-fitness-phone-mount) technology and a simple hook design to allow users to attach their phones to the back of their laptops. The Belkin works with the majority of Apple's computers, including [MacBook Air](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krafted-edge) models made after 2018 and the 13-, 14-, 15-, and 16-inch MacBook Pros. It also works with the 12-inch MacBook Retina. Both the black and white versions of the Belkin [iPhone Mount](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-mobile-accessories) with MagSafe for Mac Notebooks are available through Apple's website. However, the Continuity Camera and its supporting macOS update won't arrive until October 24. Image Credit: The Belkin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mountable Smartphone Webcams:** The ability to turn a smartphone into a webcam creates opportunities for new accessories and software. - **Magsafe Technology:** The use of MagSafe technology in accessories presents opportunities for product development and improved user experiences. - **Continuity Camera:** The integration of the Continuity Camera with new accessories presents opportunities for seamless workflow integration and improved productivity. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The ability to use smartphones as webcams creates opportunities for new and innovative accessories and software within the consumer electronics industry. - **Computer Hardware:** The use of MagSafe technology in new accessories presents opportunities for improved and innovative computer hardware products. - **Software Development:** The integration of the Continuity Camera with new accessories presents opportunities for software development that seamlessly integrates with hardware for improved user experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone-Converted Mounted Webcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-mount.md) - [Smartphone Webcam Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/continuity-camera-accessory.md) - [Smartphone-to-Camera Transformed Attachments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stage-powergrip.md) - [User-Tracking Smartphone Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belkin-autotracking-stand-pro.md) - [Thin Miniature Continuity Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-card.md) - [Magnetic Laptop Smartphone Mounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbita-iphone-mount.md) - [Magnetic Mobile Device Tripods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-mobile-tripod.md) - [Magnetic Snap-On Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapgrip.md) - [Movable Desktop PC Webcams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dell-concept-pari.md)