7 Hidden Pro Camera Settings on iPhone You Should Turn On Now
Some of the coolest pro camera features on iPhones are hidden by Apple and turned off. Want to shoot like a pro? You need to go into Settings and turn these bad boys on right now!
This New Rig Lets You Attach Your Phone to Binoculars
Nocs Provisions has launched a new, updated smartphone rig that will enable mobile photographers to capture high-quality images on their phones using attached binoculars or monoculars.
You Can Now Edit HDR iPhone Photos in Photomator
The latest version of Photomator will introduce full HDR support, allowing photographers to import, edit, and export HDR photos including those captured by the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
Apple Wants to Take Camera Sensor Design In-House: Report
Apple is reportedly interested in building on the success of the M-series processors and bringing the design of multiple other components in-house, including camera sensors.
LumaFusion is the First Editor to Allow Editing Directly off an SSD on iPhone 15
The latest update to LumaFusion, the mobile video editor from LumaTouch, is the first to allow direct drive editing off an attached SSD when connected to the iPhone 15 family of smartphones.
FindMySnap Uses AI to Search Through and Organize iPhone Photos
Cyme, the company behind the macOS photo cataloging application PeakTo, has announced FindMySnap, a new iOS app that uses image recognition to help smartphone users easily find specific photos.
How I Made a 10-Day Timelapse Video on an iPhone and Galaxy
I recently made a ten-day timelapse video on two smartphone cameras of my hometown of Manhattan Beach, California, for multiple sunsets, moonrises, flowing clouds, and all sorts of stuff the naked eye rarely gets to see.
Moment’s Pro Camera iOS App Adds ProRes Log and 48MP HEIF Support
Moment updated its Pro Camera iOS app to support all of the iPhone 15 Pro's new features in a more usable interface for professionally-minded photographers and filmmakers.
New Neural Network Could Majorly Improve Smartphone Photography
Glass Imaging uses artificial intelligence to "extract the full image quality potential from hardware on current and future smartphone cameras by reversing lens aberrations and sensor imperfections."
Apple’s iPhone Sales Are Up, But Mac Sales Aren’t Nearly As Good
Apple has reported its sales over the last quarter and while iPhone sales are up, it doesn't look like its Mac division is doing nearly as well. Quite the opposite, actually.
Apple Shot Its ‘Scary Fast’ Event Entirely on the iPhone 15 Pro Max
Last night, Apple's "Scary Fast" event saw the introduction of the Apple M3 family of processors, including the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max. Apple also introduced updated MacBook Pro models, including a beautiful Space Black version, and the first iMac update since 2021. The event was also significant for another reason. It was shot entirely on an iPhone.
Chronophoto Game Tests Your Photography and History Knowledge
Chronophoto is an incredibly simple yet addictive immersive guessing game where players are presented with a series of random images and they have to guess what year a photo was taken. The game tests users knowledge of visual history by examining the details of each image to zero-in on the specific year or decade the photograph was taken.
The Photon App for iPhone Lets You Save Photos Directly to External SSD
Photon, a relatively new photography app for iOS, released an update that now allows photographers to save photos captured on the new iPhone 15 series directly to SSDs connected via USB-C.
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.
Halide Update Turns iPhone 15 Pro’s New Action Button Into Camera Control
Lux has announced the latest version of its popular iPhone photography app, Halide. The latest version, Halide 2.13, promises numerous exciting new features including clever utilization of the new Action button featured on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Sandmarc’s iPhone Microscope Puts 40x Magnification In Your Palm
Mobile photography specialist Sandmarc has announced the Microscope Lens Edition for iPhone, an optical add-on for iPhone that offers 40x magnification to smartphone shooters.
Apple Releases iOS 17 Update to Fix iPhone 15 Overheating Issue
As promised, Apple has issued a new version of iOS 17 to address overheating issues with the new iPhone 15 series of smartphones.
Photographer Reuben Wu Showcases the Power of iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple has recently commissioned multidisciplinary artist and National Geographic photographer Reuben Wu to showcase the Cupertino giant's newest flagship smartphone, the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Dang, ProRes Log Footage Shot on iPhone 15 Pro Looks Phenomenal
Apple's iPhone has for several years now been the best choice for shooting video on mobile, but the recent addition of ProRes Log capture on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max is taking that to another level.
Apple Will Fix iPhone 15 Overheating Issues in a Coming Update
Apple is aware of issues causing the new iPhone 15 models to get too hot and will issue a software fix to address it, the company tells Forbes. The problem seems to be a mix of some third-party apps and an iOS bug.
Cameras That Changed Photography Forever
I write about a lot of things here at PetaPixel -- reviews, guides, technical articles, opinion pieces -- but one of my favorite topics to write about is the history of photography. As an avid user and collector of vintage cameras and lenses, I have passionately absorbed as much knowledge about their history as possible over many years. Like studying world history, there is much value in understanding where we came from and what got to us where we are now.
Google’s Pixel is the Only Brand To Ship More Smartphones Last Quarter
Only the Google Pixel was able to gain some more popularity when compared to last year, even doubling its market share. It is the only smartphone manufacturer to move in a positive direction.
Some Users are Reporting That the iPhone 15 is Getting Too Hot
A number of reports of the new iPhone 15 models overheating have emerged according to several publications that are either citing anecdotes online or have conducted independent testing.
Video of Mona Lisa in Crowded Louvre Starts Debate on iPhone Zoom
A tourist started a social media debate about the iPhone zoom after he used it to impressively focus on the Mona Lisa painting in a crowded Louvre museum.
A Close-Up Look at the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s ‘Tetraprism’ Camera
Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro Max is an awesome smartphone for photographers and videographers. One of the device's big new features is its 120mm f/2.8 lens, delivering five times the reach of the phone's main camera.
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max Review for Photographers
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max bring a lot to the table across the board, from a gaming-ready chip, to USB-C, and -- of course -- photography. It is that last point where we are putting the emphasis, and this review is specifically for those of you who care about the iPhone as a camera.
iOS 17 is Here: These Are the Biggest New Features You’ll Want to Try
Ahead of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro series smartphones launching this Friday, Apple has released the latest version of iOS. Rolling out to iPhone users starting today, iOS 17 brings with it a bevy of exciting new features. Here are some of the best new features and functions available in iOS 17.
Apple Explains What the iPhone 15 Camera Can and Can’t Do – and Why
Apple rides a delicate line with its iPhone camera system. On the one hand, it wants to keep it as simple as possible to keep photographers "in the moment." On the other hand, creators keep demanding more of the system. Two of Apple's executives sit down with PetaPixel and explain how they navigate these two seemingly disparate goals.
USB-C is the Biggest Improvement the iPhone Has Ever Seen
Ah, that new iPhone smell is in the air, which means two things. Autumn, probably the best season for photography, is just around the corner. And two, Apple has stoked its hype train's engine and sent it roaring down the tracks, spewing buzzwords and fancy graphics at everyone it passes.
Blackmagic’s First Full-Frame Cinema Camera Has 6K Sensor and L-Mount
Blackmagic Design announced many new products in a live stream today ahead of the 2023 IBC Show in Amsterdam. The most exciting reveal is the new Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K with L-Mount, the company's first full-frame cinema camera.