Apple’s Original Photo Cloud Sync Service is Going Offline
Apple has announced that it is closing down "My Photo Stream," its original cloud-based photo syncing service.
Apple Final Cut for iPad Review: Lots Here, But Some Things Still Missing
It's no secret that I have had an anti-Apple attitude in the past. As much as I may have made jokes at their expense, I have nothing against them. My perceived bias stems more from a fierce loyalty to the PC; I use to custom-build gaming rigs as a kid. Ever in search of more gaming power, I saw Macs as boring, work computers. However, now that I'm older, what I truly need a computer for is exactly that -- work.
Google’s Photos App is Still Unable to Find Gorillas
Google's Photos app is still unable to find photos of gorillas -- eight years after a controversy over its "racist" algorithm which was mislabelling Black people as them.
The Solar-Powered ‘Living Vehicle’ Can Get You Off the Grid Indefinitely
Living Vehicle has announced a new, all-electric luxury travel trailer that will let photographers live and work off the grid in style indefinitely.
What Canon, Nikon, and Sony Need to Learn From Apple and Google Before It’s Too Late
Innovation from Canon got me into photography, but sadly Canon and its competitors lost their way.
Apple Developing a Face ID-Capable Selfie Camera for the Apple Watch
A future Apple Watch could integrate a built-in selfie camera for photography, video, and Face ID.
Mysterious $240M Startup Could be Making AI ‘Wearable Camera’
A secretive startup, that may be working on a wearable artificially intelligent (AI) camera device, has raised a further $100 million in funding.
Apple is Finally Close to Releasing a New Mac Pro: Report
The Apple silicon-powered Mac Pro that was promised last year is finally coming in late spring or early summer.
Apple’s 29-Year-Old Landmark QuickTake 100 Camera Falters in 2023
Released nearly three decades ago in 1994, the QuickTake 100 was Apple's first digital camera and among the very first digital cameras available to general consumers. But as much of an impact as it had back then, it hasn't aged well.
One of the World’s Largest Collections of Classic Apple Products is for Sale
One of the world's most comprehensive collections of Apple computers and products ever offered for auction will be available in March. Called "The Apples," the collection includes more than 500 products that span 45 years.
MacOS Photo Organizer Peakto is Now Compatible with Instagram
Peakto, a universal photo organizer for macOS, now features Instagram compatibility.
Microsoft to Officially Support Running Windows 11 on Apple M1 and M2 Macs
Thanks to a partnership with Parallels, Microsoft will officially support running Windows 11 on M1 and M2 Macs in a virtual environment.
Apple Has Designed a Detachable Watch with a Built-In Camera
Customers have clamored for a camera on the Apple Watch since its launch in 2015. If a patent (US 11571048 B1) recently filed by Apple is any indication, a built-in camera may soon become a reality for Apple Watch owners.
Not Even Qualcomm Thinks People Are Going to Buy Smartphones Right Now
Even Qualcomm, the company that makes the near-ubiquitous Snapdragon brand of smartphone chips, doesn't think many people are going to be buying smartphones -- at least not in the first half of 2023.
Bollywood Film Shot on iPhone Proves Your Camera isn’t Holding You Back
Apple appears to be getting more confident with the imaging capability of its mobile devices as it just published a 30-minute long, epic Bollywood film shot entirely on iPhone.
M2 Pro Mac mini Review: Mac Studio-Level Power at a Lower Price
Apple’s Mac mini has always been positioned as the company’s affordable desktop machine, an alternative to the low-end iMac for those that don’t need or want the iMac’s display. It’s a machine that has sometimes seemed to languish while other Mac models got performance upgrades. That has changed.
Smartphone Shipments Have Collapsed in Largest-Ever Decline
Smartphone shipments dropped nearly 20% compared to the same time last year, according to International Data Corporation, making it the largest-ever quarterly decline.
M2 Max MacBook Pro Review: Same Experience, Better Performance
Apple got so much right when it launched the M1 Max MacBook Pro in 2021 that it didn't need to do much to make a compelling successor other than beef up the performance. And, honestly, that's exactly what the company did in the M2 Max MacBook Pro.
The Latest Mac mini and MacBook Pro are Powered by M2 Max and M2 Pro
Apple has not only announced the availability of its new M2 Max and M2 Pro computer chips, but also a new Mac mini and the new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro laptops.
Apple’s Launches the M2 Pro and M2 Max Next-Gen Computer Chips
Apple has announced the new M2 Pro and M2 Max which feature a more powerful CPU and GPU and up to 96GB of unified memory.
Apple is Finally Developing Touchscreen Macs: Report
Apple is reportedly actively developing Macs that have touch-friendly screens. The computers, which could be ready as soon as 2025, would signal a major shift in how Apple has traditionally viewed its devices.
Apple Wants its Pencil to Be Able to Sample Color From Real World Surfaces
Apple is interested in developing a way for its Pencil accessory to be able to sample both the color and texture of real-world surfaces via an optical sensor in its tip.
Pixelmator Pro Adds Deband Feature That Rids Images of Color Banding
Pixelmator Pro has added an AI-powered Deband feature to its Apple Mac image editing app that gets rid of color banding.
Tim Cook Reveals Apple Has Used Sony Image Sensors for 10 Years
Apple CEO Tim Cook has revealed that the iPhone has been using Sony camera sensors for the last 10 years.
The PetaPixel Awards: The Best of Photography in 2022
We are proud to announce the second-annual PetaPixel Awards which praise a number of new photography products that our staff has voted as the best in their respective categories.
Apple Expands iCloud’s Encryption to Protect Your Photos
Apple has added what it calls new advanced security features that it says are focused on protecting against threats to user data in the cloud. The enhancements further protect iCloud data which includes backups, Photos, Notes, and more.
You Can Now Edit Video in Pixelmator Pro
Pixelmator Pro version 3.2, codenamed Lumiere, adds the ability to edit videos. This also opens the door for editors to create moving designs and export animated image formats which brings it even further in line with Adobe Photoshop.
TikTokers are Obsessing Over the iPhone 3GS Camera from 2009
There is a camera that is making an unexpected comeback with Generation Z users on social media. With a 3-megapixel resolution and no flash, the 2009 iPhone 3GS is experiencing a renaissance.
Belkin’s Continuity Camera iPhone MagSafe Laptop Mount is Terrible
Belkin’s Continuity Camera iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Mac Notebooks (yes, that is the entire product name) is a valiant attempt to bring Apple's iPhone-based webcam video solution to Mac notebooks, but it falls short. Literally.
This Leica M11 Leather Case Sneakily Hides an Apple AirTag in the Base
High-end photography accessory maker Oberwerth has announced a new leather case for the Leica M11 rangefinder that has a secret compartment in the base that hides an Apple AirTag.