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."
This week's Scary Fast Apple event was significant in mostly expected ways. Apple debuted its new M3 series of chips, launched super-powered new MacBook Pro notebooks, and updated the iMac for the first time since 2021. However, Apple also did something unprecedented: it shot the entire event on the iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphone.
Canon has developed a method that allows smartphone users to control multiple cameras in an array simultaneously which would, for example, allow them to record a video with the wide-angle camera while shooting photos with the main camera at the same time.
Blind Spot Gear, the company behind the Power Junkie, has announced the LumiCard, a new wirelessly-powered credit card-sized LED that attaches to the back of a smartphone to provide instant light.
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.
Xiaomi launched the 13T Pro and 13T as a way to bring its Leica mobile photography partnership to mid-range and affordable phones. The results are strong evidence that brands can produce cost-effective cameras for those on tighter budgets.
Qualcomm announced its new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform on Tuesday and smartphone maker Xiaomi wasted no time in launching its first smartphones to utilize Qualcom''s new, super-fast chip.
When it comes to image capture, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is all about leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to its fullest which allows it to push the boundaries of what is considered possible on mobile platforms.
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.
Developed in conjunction with filmmaker Brandon Li, SmallRig announced a new ergonomic camera cage ecosystem for the iPhone 15 Pro Max smartphone.
The OnePlus Open is not only a new entry into a slowly growing category of smartphones, it’s also taking a shot at other brands in the process, of which the camera plays a central role.
OnePlus entered the folding smartphone market with its new OnePlus Open. The company's first foldable smartphone incorporates many impressive features and specifications and -- unlike many competing folding smartphones -- promises uncompromising performance in a sleek folding form factor.
The Google Pixel smartphones enjoy a well-earned reputation as photographic tools. With the release of the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, Google took the photo game one step further by substantially increasing the amount of light the Pixel cameras can collect. As a photographer, this excites me.
Among the Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro's key new features are many functions and tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Many find the new AI features fantastic, while others wonder if some of them might go a bit too far.
Only months after launching the V27 Pro and V27, Vivo comes back with the V29 as yet another option, giving its V-Series a fair bit of attention. Releasing successive models within the same calendar year is unusual for any brand, but Vivo seems to think pumping them out in shorter cycles is serving a market that wants them.
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.
I've just returned from a whirlwind tour of Idaho and it provided me with ample photographic opportunities. I figured if I always have a phone with me and I always have a mirrorless camera, why not test them out against each other?
The iPhone 15's overheating issues appear to be fixed, along with an issue that presented an obstacle to repairs.
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.
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.
As promised, Apple has issued a new version of iOS 17 to address overheating issues with the new iPhone 15 series of smartphones.
Isaac Reynolds has worked at Google since 2014 and is the Group Product Manager for Pixel Camera. Reynolds manages the team that oversees camera design, research, and development.
Google has announced its new flagship smartphones, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Each smartphone sports the new Google Tensor 3 chip, Google's most powerful chip, and includes upgraded cameras. Google says the Pixel 8 Pro offers "the best Pixel camera yet."
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.
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.
Analog photography remains extremely compelling to many shooters, carving out a relatively small but passionate niche in the photo space. Alongside the resurgence in film photography in recent years, digital platforms have become increasingly crucial for photographers at large.
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.
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.
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.
Xiaomi unveiled two new smartphones in its Leica-affiliated lineup ta a launch event in Berlin, this time going the more mid-range and affordable route by way of the 13T Pro and 13T.
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.
YouTube announced YouTube Create, a new app that allows users to edit videos directly from their smartphone.
Lux, the company behind the pro camera app Halide, has just released a new app that turns iPads into external HDMI displays. Called Orion, the app is free and works with any camera, video game console, or even VHS.
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.
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 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.
Earlier this week, France banned the sale of the iPhone 12 smartphone because the government claimed that the phone emitted radiation beyond allowable levels.
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.
A French governmental agency in charge of managing wireless communications frequencies has ordered Apple to stop selling the iPhone 12 after determining that the smartphone emits electromagnetic radiation levels above European Union standards.
Sony has announced a new mobile app, Monitor and Control, that enables visual creators to monitor exposure wirelessly, control focus, adjust color settings, and more on connected cinema cameras.