Mobile

Apple might be bringing the exceptional 48-megapixel main camera from its iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max devices to its non-Pro iPhone 15 models according to a new report.

The photographer who took the record-breaking photo of Lionel Messi lifting the World Cup trophy says he's not a fan of the crop.

Nikon has pushed an update for its NX MobileAir smartphone app that adds new JPEG capabilities, support for RAW files, new quality of life features, and a deep learning algorithm for image analysis.

Google is changing how Photos estimates missing photo locations and will no longer use information from Location History for new photos and videos when camera location settings are turned off.

Filmic has announced version seven of its mobile cinema camera app, Filmic Pro. This updated version is headlined by a redesigned camera interface that the company says delivers a high-end cinema camera feature set that professionals would expect.

Chinese brand Tecno has announced the Phantom X2 Pro, a high-end smartphone that features the world's first retractable portrait lens that helps it achieve true optical bokeh.

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.

The Epic Games RealityScan App is now available to download on iOS. The app launched into a closed beta earlier this year and allows users to turn iPhone photos into 3D models quickly and easily.

Reikan, the company behind the FoCal automatic lens calibration tool, is bringing its technology to smartphones with the FoCal Mobile app.

Tamron has launched its Lens Utility Mobile app on the Google Play Store. The software allows users with smartphones that run the Android operating system to use many of the features that were previously only available through the company's PC software.

Sony is set to provide Apple with a "state-of-the-art" image sensor for its next iPhone that will supposedly double the amount of light it can capture and give it the ability to clearly capture a face even with a strong backlight.

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.

Qualcomm has announced its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile processor, a chip it says will significantly enhance the computational photography capabilities of the upcoming smartphones.

Leica has announced the Leitz Phone 2, a successor to the Leitz Phone 1 that it launched in 2021. The new model has more than twice the resolution, which the company claims is the largest sensor ever in a smartphone.

Serif has announced Version 2 of its Affinity Creative Suite with a huge list of updates to Designer, Photo, and Publisher, all of which still don't require a subscription.

LumaTouch has announced the availability of the ChromeOS and Android versions of LumaFusion, one of the most powerful mobile editing apps that has, to this point, only been available on Apple iOS.

In a reveal of a previously "hidden project," Xiaomi says that while it was developing the 12S Ultra, it was working on something else that was far more ambitious: a smartphone that can accept full-size Leica M-mount lenses.

Birda is a bird-watching app that allows users to log birds and locations as well as use crowdsourced data to inform them of the species in their specific region, all data that is extremely valuable to bird photographers.

Sony has announced an "over-the-air" (OTA) update to the livestreaming capabilities of the Xperia Pro-I smartphone that specifically adds more shooting options in Videography Pro.

LensPen has announced a new smartphone-specific lens cleaning tool called Smarty, which features the company's same proprietary carbon cleaning technology that it designed for full-size camera lenses but shrinks it down to a size better suited to smartphone cameras.

The United States Department of Justice today revealed that it had formerly charged two suspected Chinese operatives for plotting to disrupt the criminal investigation into Huawei.

The European Union (EU) today gave its final approval which demands that by 2024, the USB-C port will become mandatory for a range of electronic devices including mobile phones, tablets, and headphones.

Pixelmator has announced updates to Pixelmator Photo and Pixelmator for iOS. The updates add full support for iPadOS 16.1, the new iPad Pro, the Apple Pencil's new hover ability, and other feature changes.

Zacuto, which has thus far only made accessories for full-size cameras, is preparing for what it calls the "new filmmaking future" and embracing smartphones with a line of mobile-focused accessories, starting with a new Smart Z-Finder.

Smartphone technology and sensor image quality have advanced so much in recent years that phone manufacturers are boasting photographs that can rival those taken by larger mirrorless and DSLR cameras. But is it true?

Xiaomi has announced the 12T series of smartphones and the flagship 12T Pro is equipped with a 200-megapixel sensor to create massive photos and 8K videos.

Skylum is going mobile with the launch of imgmi, an artificial intelligence-powered mobile editing app that is designed to make it easier to publish better-looking photos on social media.

Capture One has added the ability to tether to a camera to its iPad app, bringing one of the most requested features to the mobile platform.

DJI has announced the sixth iteration of its smartphone gimbal series, the Osmo Mobile 6. The company tries to make it stand out from a crowded market by promising an enhanced experience through a combination of hardware, software, and editing features.

Halide has announced an update to its app that adds support for 48-megapixel ProRAW and HEIC capture on the iPhone 14 Pro, iOS16 lock screen widgets, and the ability to manually focus Depth Capture photos.

Researchers have shown that smartphone cameras are capable of detecting blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%, which is the lowest value that dedicated pulse oximeters should be able to measure as recommended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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.

Snapchat is making the desktop version of its app, Snapchat for Web, available to all users worldwide.

Walmart has announced a "leveled up" virtual fitting room that lets customers use their own photos to virtually try on clothing, effectively letting users be their own models.

Google is making changes to Memories in Photos, which might be the biggest update the feature has seen since its launch. The redesigned Memories experience is designed to show more videos, feel more dynamic, and be sharable.

Apple's iOS 16 is available starting today and brings what the company touts as the biggest ever update to the Lock Screen, the ability to edit and collaborate in Messages, new ways to "interact" with photos, and more.

Apple today announced iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, featuring two sizes -- 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches -- with an upgraded camera system.

Social media app TikTok is denying reports that it was breached after a hacking group posted images claiming to have gained access to over two billion user database records.

For the first time since 2010, more United States customers own Apple iPhones than Android-based phones. According to the data gathered by Counterpoint Research, the iPhone overtook the Android ecosystem this past June with a 50% claim of the U.S. market share.