Instagram Permanently Erased Some Users’ Photos
Some Instagram users discovered that their photos had been permanently deleted this week and the images were unable to be recovered.
Intel CPUs Affected by Voltage Bug Are Irreparably Damaged
Shortly after Intel said it had isolated the issues causing CPU instability on 13th and 14th Gen CPUs, the company has offered more details, including explaining that any damage related to the voltage control issue is permanent.
Leica Quickly Squashes the Photo-Deleting SL3 Bug
The Leica SL3 bug that could delete people's photos has been squashed. Leica has released a firmware fix, which is now available to SL3 owners.
Here’s Why Deleted iPhone Photos Suddenly Reappeared for Some Users
When someone deletes images from their iPhone, they expect the photos to be truly gone. However, an unusual bug appeared in iOS 17.5, which has since been replaced with an urgent iOS 17.5.1 update that brought photos back from the dead.
The Big Story Behind Filming the Tiny Creatures in ‘A Real Bug’s Life’
More than 25 years after Pixar's groundbreaking feature film A Bug's Life first hit theaters, Disney has returned to the incredible world of insects for inspiration. A new docu-series, A Real Bug's Life, delivers a breathtaking adventure into nine different micro bug worlds.
Adobe Working to Fix a Bug That Broke Lightroom Workflows for Many Users
In October, users started reporting that the latest version of Lightroom Classic (13.0 and the updated 13.0.1) was exhibiting a bug that broke workflows for a large number of users.
The Next iOS 17 Update Will Fix iPhone FTP Photo Upload Problem
Last month, photojournalists who had updated to Apple's iOS 17 started to report a problem with uploading photos via FTP: in short, it wasn't working. Apple has addressed the problem and it will be fixed in the next update.
Apple Fixes Camera Shaking Glitch on iPhone 14 Pro in iOS 16 Update
Apple has released an iOS 16 software update that fixes a bug that caused the camera on some new iPhone 14 Pro models to shake and make an audible grinding noise when using third-party apps.
Some iPhone 14 Pro Cameras are Audibly Grinding in Third-Party Apps
Some new iPhone 14 Pro users are reporting that the camera is shaking and making an audible grinding noise when using third-party camera apps.
UPDATED: Canon Pulls R3 Firmware Update for Undisclosed Reason
Canon has pulled the latest R3 firmware update that was announced last week. The company has not disclosed why the update has been removed.
Two Separate Reports Scrutinize Facebook’s Policies and Algorithm
A new report found that Facebook was accidentally elevating harmful content for the past six months instead of suppressing it. A second report found that its internal policies may have resulted in the underreporting of photos of child abuse.
Fujifilm Cameras Have Serious macOS File Issue, Firmware Fix Incoming
Fujifilm has issued an "important notice" to photographers using Fujifilm cameras and macOS computers, warning that a firmware incompatibility found in several popular that may cause issues with accessing files and a risk of file loss in macOS. The company says a firmware fix is in development.
Google’s Magic Eraser Tool is Broken on Pixel 6 Smartphones
One of the more impressive aspects of the new Google Pixel 6 smartphones is Magic Eraser, which uses artificial intelligence to remove unwanted aspects in a photo. Unfortunately, a new bug causes using it to crash the Photos app.
Skylum Luminar AI Update 5 Finally Fixes Canon EOS R5 RAW Bug
Skylum has announced an update for Luminar AI that adds one new feature, addresses multiple bugs, and fixes a major issue with the platform's ability to properly read Canon EOS R5 files.
Fascinating Macro Timelapse Footage Shows the Life Cycle of Ladybugs
Photographer Jens Heidler has recorded a fascinating macro timelapse story of ladybugs hatching that gives viewers a rarely-seen glimpse into the lives of insects.
Sony Firmware Update Fixes Alpha 1 IBIS and EVF Issues
In May, PetaPixel reported an in-body image stabilization (IBIS) bug in the Sony Alpha 1 camera. It, combined with issues with the electronic viewfinder (EVF) had left a large number of users upset. Today, Sony released new firmware that fixes both issues to the delight of the community.
LuminarAI Can’t Correctly Read EOS R5 RAWs, Fix Coming This Summer
Photographers who rely on Skylum LuminarAI to edit photos taken with Canon's EOS R5 have been struggling with the application as of its most recent update. According to multiple reports, the program cannot properly import R5 RAWs despite the company stating official support for the camera.
The Sony Alpha 1 Has An Experience-Breaking IBIS Error: Report
The Sony Alpha 1 is Sony's latest and greatest full-frame professional camera, but some users are reporting a situation that can cause them to miss important moments: in some cases, the camera's in-body image stabilization (IBIS) will not turn on -- a delay that can last for several seconds.
Some Canon EOS R5 Users Report IBIS Bug That Causes Blurry Photos
A Canon EOS R5 user has reported a replicable glitch that appears to be caused by using the camera's in-body image stabilization which results in blurry photographs.
Canon Quickly Releases New R6 Firmware to Address Video Bug
On March 30, Canon released a set of firmware updates for the 1DX Mark III, EOS R5, and EOS R6. Not long after, a bug that affected Full HD video recording on the R6 was discovered. Canon today has released a new update to address this issue.
Adobe Lightroom v6 is Falling Apart
Lightroom version 6.0, officially Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC 2015, was the last major release of Lightroom that was available with a perpetual license (i.e. a one-time purchase). Unfortunately, some users who don't wish to make the jump to paying a subscription through the Creative Cloud are finding that "perpetual" isn't as all-encompassing as they thought.
If You Set This Photo as Your Wallpaper, It Can Brick Your Android Phone
It might sound like an April Fools joke, but it's not. There is a photo making the rounds on social media that can literally send your Android phone into an infinite crash loop if you set it as the wallpaper. The issue, apparently, is the photo's unusual color space.
This Lightroom Bug Could be Costing You Tons of Storage Space
An IT professional and former Adobe employee has discovered a Lightroom bug that could be costing you hundreds of gigabytes worth of storage space... per photo shoot! Fortunately, there's a simple workaround.
Google Photos Bug Sent Some Users’ Videos to Strangers
Google is contacting a small percentage of Google Photos users to notify them that a bug in the company's "Takeout" system for downloading your data accidentally sent some users' private videos to random strangers. Oops...
Fuji Confirms EVF Issue that Affects ‘Small Percentage’ of X-Pro3 Cameras
Users of Fujifilm's brand new and much-anticipated X-Pro3 rangefinder have started reporting a troubling issue with their viewfinders. A number of users have taken to both DPReview and the FujiX Forum over the past few weeks to report that their cameras' EVFs have "all of a sudden" started showing a wildly overexposed image and preview, making them impossible to use.
Facebook iOS App ‘Bug’ Quietly Turns on Phone Camera in Background
Heads up: your Facebook iOS app may contain a "bug" that turns on your phone's camera without you asking it to as you're scrolling through content in the app.
Google to Fix ‘Bug’ That Gives iPhones Unlimited Full-Size Photos Storage
Well, it was fun while it lasted. We reported over the weekend that iPhone users have been enjoying free and unlimited original-quality photo backups through Google Photos thanks to the ultra-efficient HEIC file format. Google is now calling it a "bug" and saying that it will be fixed.
The $5K Leica Q2 Has a Bug That Saves Unrecognizable RAW Files
If you own the $5,000 Leica Q2 full-frame compact camera, you may want to be careful when shooting in the Continuous Super Speed drive mode. There's a bug that's leaving photographers with unreadable files.
Camera Not Tethering to Capture One? Cloud File Syncing May Be to Blame
Is your Sony camera not tethering to Capture One Pro or any other software on your Mac or Windows computer? I had this issue for quite some time and thought there must be some issue with my system, or camera, or wire -- nope. I decided to write a message to Capture One and get a fix but no one could help me.
Instagram Accidentally Switched from Vertical Scrolling to Horizontal Tapping
If you opened up Instagram today, you may have been surprised to find that the vertical scrolling method of browsing content had been replaced with a completely different horizontal tap-based scroll. You weren't alone, and the outcry was immediate. The good news is the switch was an accident and isn't a permanent change to Instagram.