All articles tagged with #camera app
iOS 27 introduces Siri mode for AI-powered actions in the Camera app, fully customizable controls across Photo/Video/Portrait, and iPhone 18 Pro-exclusive features (Pro controls, Photographic Styles 3, and Reference Mode) to dial in and verify images.
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says iOS 27 still has three unannounced features in the pipeline for a September rollout: a simplified Modular Ultra watchface for the Apple Watch Ultra, a system of third‑party Siri extensions via a new Extensions API to integrate chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini, and a fully customizable Camera app that didn’t materialize in the initial beta.
An editorial highlights three rumored iOS 27 features it still hopes Apple will ship this September: third‑party AI extensions for Siri to swap in external models, a revamped Health+ experience with an AI coach, and customizable Camera app widgets and controls. While some leaks were off and WWDC emphasized Apple’s Gemini-powered Siri, the writer suggests iOS 27 could still bring meaningful improvements and support for the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
Rumors suggest iOS 27 will bring major UI updates across iPhone apps, with the Camera app becoming fully customizable and gaining a new Siri visual intelligence mode, Image Playground redesigned across iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27, plus smaller design tweaks to Find My, Weather, and Safari, and Liquid Glass refinements that re-integrate search into the app tab bars.
Bloomberg reports iOS 27 will introduce a highly customizable Camera app with widget-based controls, a new Siri camera mode, and per-mode widget sets; plus a Weather Conditions panel, an updated Safari start page, and a shift back to a unified Liquid Glass design across apps, along with redo/undo options for Home Screen edits, ahead of a WWDC preview in June 2026.
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series no longer includes a dedicated Night mode; Night is now a toggle in Photo mode that activates automatically in low-light scenes and offers Off, Auto, and Max. If you want the traditional dedicated Night mode, install the Camera Assistant app from Galaxy Store, enable Night mode under Additional modes, and access it from the Modes tab (the on-screen Night toggle in Photo mode may still appear when conditions warrant).
The second beta of Samsung's One UI 8.5 for Galaxy S25 series has caused issues with the Expert RAW camera app, which no longer functions without an update, prompting users to sideload an older version as a temporary workaround.
Blackmagic has updated its free camera app to now support direct streaming to YouTube, Twitch, and Vimeo on both Android and iOS, eliminating the need for third-party tools. The update also introduces support for SRT, custom RTMP and SRT servers, and includes new features like external drive alerts and multi-view angle selection, enhancing streaming flexibility and reliability.
Google Pixel 10 Pro phones now feature a dedicated 10x zoom button in the camera app, making it easier to access high-quality 10x shots from their 5x periscope cameras, addressing a long-standing user request and improving the camera experience.
A rumor suggests the iPhone 17 Pro will feature an 8x optical zoom with a new Pro camera app, a second physical camera control button, and design updates like a centered logo and copper color, though skepticism is advised due to the source.
Adobe has launched Indigo, a new camera app for iPhone developed by the creators of Pixel Camera, featuring advanced computational photography, multi-frame noise reduction, Super Res Zoom, and manual controls, with an Android version planned for future release.
The article reviews the Drop!Camera app for iPhone, highlighting its playful and tactile design as a more fun alternative to the default camera app, and shares various tech and gaming updates including the Switch 2 launch, new game releases, and interviews with industry leaders.
Zerocam is a new Android camera app designed to minimize photo processing, offering RAW image capture without artificial effects. It features a simple interface with just a viewfinder and camera button, similar to Halide's Process Zero on iPhone. Available for free on the Google Play Store, Zerocam limits users to five photos per day unless they subscribe for $0.99/month or $10.99/year. The app is compatible with Android 14 or later.
Leica Camera AG has launched Leica LUX, a new iPhone camera app that offers a Leica-inspired user interface, unique Leica Looks, and simulations of iconic Leica lenses. The app aims to bring the distinctive Leica aesthetic to iPhone users, featuring both automatic and manual controls. Available for free with a paid upgrade for full features, Leica LUX is compatible with iPhones running iOS 17, with optimal performance on iPhone 12 Pro or newer models.
Leica has launched a new app called Leica Lux for iPhone users, offering 11 color profiles and lens simulations to mimic Leica cameras and classic lenses. The app features both automatic and manual modes, with full access to all features requiring a subscription of $6.99 per month or $69.99 per year. Early reviews of the app are mixed, with some issues in portrait mode and pixelation, but it offers a sleek interface and unique features for Leica enthusiasts.