# Underwater Smartphone Cases The Watershot PRO Transforms Your Phone into a Waterproof Camera By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watershot-pro References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/watershot-pro-waterproof-iphone-6-case-hits-kickstarter-28-09-2015/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/85992425/watershot-pro-for-iphone-6-plus-and-iphone-6s-plus?ref=category_newest) There are a multitude of [waterproof cases for smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-y31d) on the market, but none transform your phone into a waterproof camera like the Watershot PRO. Designed for the iPhone 6 Plus and 6S Plus, the Watershot PRO allows avid aquatic photographers to utilize the awesome capabilities of the [iPhone camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iphone-16) without having to worry about water logging it. When placed inside the Watershot PRO, your iPhone instantly becomes a camera unto itself and is easily gripped via the ergonomically designed side portion. The Watershot PRO was actually acknowledged by [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icam-pro-concept) via its "Shot on iPhone 6" campaign, which featured an image taken with an iPhone 6 Plus while inside the device on more than one occasion. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 53% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Underwater Smartphone Cases:** The Watershot PRO is a disruptive innovation opportunity in the underwater smartphone case trend, transforming iPhones into waterproof cameras. - **Avid Aquatic Photography:** The Watershot PRO presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the trend of avid aquatic photographers, allowing them to fully utilize the capabilities of their iPhones underwater. - **Waterproof Camera Grips:** The ergonomically designed side portion of the Watershot PRO offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the trend of waterproof camera grips, providing a comfortable and secure grip for underwater photography. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smartphone Accessories:** The Watershot PRO presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the smartphone accessory industry, offering a unique and functional waterproof case for iPhones. - **Photography Equipment:** A disruptive innovation opportunity lies within the photography equipment industry with the Watershot PRO, as it allows photographers to capture high-quality images underwater using their iPhones. - **Outdoor Sports and Adventure:** The Watershot PRO offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the outdoor sports and adventure industry, providing smartphone users with a reliable and waterproof camera solution for capturing memorable moments during water-based activities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Diving-Friendly Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/divevolk-seatouch-4-max-platinum.md) - [Diving-Ready Smartphone Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diveroid-universal-lite.md) - [Pro-Grade Smartphone Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchlens.md) - [Pro-Grade Aftermarket Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-telephoto-6x.md) - [Smartphone Filmmaker Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beastcage-16.md) - [Branded Technology Action Cameras](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/icam-pro-concept.md) - [Content Creator Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipix-iphone-case.md) - [Elongated Smartphone Photography Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-probe-lens.md) - [Hyper-Zoom Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-telephoto-tetraprism.md)