Broad Trend: Newstalgia | Industry Trend: Retro Digital Photography The 2013 Apple iPhone 5C is attracting renewed attention as Gen Z explores retro digital photography. Searches for “buy iPhone 5C” have reportedly increased by 40,500% over the past year, reflecting interest in older camera technology and Y2K-inspired aesthetics. The appeal is not about superior technical performance, but about creating distinctive, less polished photographs that offer an alternative to conte