All articles tagged with #camera app
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.
The Google Pixel Watch camera app has received a substantial update, adding the ability to switch between photo/video modes and an improved timer function, making it more versatile and user-friendly. This update brings handy features such as Night Sight and Portrait mode directly to the watch, as well as improved timer options, enhancing the overall photography experience for users.
OnePlus is rolling out the first updates to the OnePlus 12, bringing along the Hasselblad Master mode in the camera app, allowing users to set levels for saturation, contrast, sharpness, and vignette before taking a photo. The update also includes improvements to system stability, fingerprint unlock success rate, Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth connections. The OnePlus 12 boasts a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 50W wireless and 80W wired charging, and next-gen Hasselblad cameras.
Google Camera is bringing back ultrawide astrophotography, but only on the Pixel 8 Pro. The feature was initially introduced in the Pixel 4 and later expanded to the Pixel 5 and Pixel 4a 5G. However, it was removed in subsequent Pixel devices. Now, with the Pixel 8 Pro, users can take ultrawide astrophotography shots by triggering the astrophotography mode and selecting the 0.5x option. This is likely due to the Pixel 8 Pro using a different hardware sensor for the ultrawide camera.
Google's Video Boost feature is slowly rolling out to users, and some users have shared samples of Boosted Videos to give an idea of what to expect. The feature, available on the Pixel 8 Pro, enhances video stabilization, color, and details, giving it HDR+ quality. Video processing can take hours, and the maximum recording limit is 10 minutes. The extra data file used for enhancement is deleted after processing, but if the file is moved, it may not be deleted.