There is no doubt that what Google has done with the camera system in their new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones is nothing short of amazing, and believe it or not, it's about to get even better. Despite the rocky launch of Google’s latest flagship phones, many issues have been fixed and others are soon to be, but the one common theme of every review out there has been the quality of the camera.
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While users were distracted by the new Pixel 4 and other gadgets debuted at this week’s Google event, the company quietly discontinued the Google Clips AI-powered lifelogging camera. After poor reviews and even worse adoption, it seems Google is giving up on the camera altogether. petapixel.com »
2019-10-17 22:05
We are very much used to information about new products being leaked before the launch date, and especially so in the case of smartphones and other tech. However, the case of the upcoming Google Pixel 3 device is somewhat special. dpreview.com »
2018-08-23 22:00
Google has published an 18-page study fully detailing the synthetic depth-of-field technology that makes its single-camera Portrait Mode possible. Google introduced its evolved Portrait Mode feature on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL, though neither smartphone model has the dual-camera hardware typically required to produce this effect. dpreview.com »
2018-06-18 18:30
Google's latest generation Pixel 2 smartphones come with the built-in Visual Core dedicated imaging processor that powers the HDR+ mode's sophisticated multi-frame-stacking computational imaging functions and other camera features. dpreview.com »
2018-02-06 18:30
Google debuted its $250 'Clips' lifelogging camera to the public during the October 2017 launch event for the Google Pixel 2. Now, with the camera becoming officially available in only a few weeks time, the company has published a blog post that explains how the Clips camera's underlying algorithms were trained to identify and keep the best shots, and discard the leftovers. dpreview.com »
2018-01-26 18:54
There is no doubt that what Google has done with the camera system in their new Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL phones is nothing short of amazing, and believe it or not, it's about to get even better. Despite the rocky launch of Google’s latest flagship phones, many issues have been fixed and others are soon to be, but the one common theme of every review out there has been the quality of the camera. thephoblographer.com »
2017-12-04 17:00
Well this is… interesting. It doesn’t seem like the very public failure of Google Glass—due, in large part, to the built-in camera—has deterred Google from pursuing wearable camera tech. petapixel.com »
2017-03-01 22:11
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2016-12-21 15:00
Google's Pixel smartphones come with a range of innovative imaging technology and currently occupy the number one spot in the DxOMark smartphone ranking. However, shortly after the device launch some users reported a strong tendency of the Pixel camera to produce lens flare, and now it appears some devices are having trouble with the camera app, as well. dpreview.com »
2016-12-01 22:19
Since the Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones have become available for purchase, there have been several reports about the camera of the devices, despite stellar scores in the DxOMark ranking, being very prone to lens flare with the sun at a certain angle to the camera lens. dpreview.com »
2016-10-26 20:55
When the Google Pixel was unveiled a couple of weeks back, many of us were taken aback at the impressive rating its camera received from DxOMark, the best score ever assigned to a smartphone camera by the site. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-19 03:00
With Google set to release the Pixel smartphone next week, curious individuals have taken to the Google community forums to have pressing concerns answered. From all the conversation, we have gathered a few interesting nuggets not included in the press announcement. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-12 03:00
Update: The 4K sample video in this article has been removed on suspicion of it being a fake. The announcement last week of Google’s Pixel phone only served to increase the hype around the highly-anticipated device. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-11 03:00
The announcement last week of Google’s Pixel phone only served to increase the hype around the highly-anticipated device. More than anything else it was Google’s claim that the phone possessed the greatest smartphone camera currently available on the market that generated such high levels of excitement. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-11 03:00
Google announced its new in-house Pixel smartphone this week, boasting that it has “the best smartphone camera ever. ” DxOMark agreed, giving the phone’s camera a record-breaking score of 89. petapixel.com »
2016-10-08 20:30
Google’s newest phone, the Pixel, has just been announced. Although the event is still ongoing, we’ve got our first confirmation of the specs, and they’re extremely impressive. One highlight of Google’s presentation was the reveal of the Pixel’s rating by DxO Mark. digitalrev.com »
2016-10-05 03:00
Watch out iPhone: Google wants to be the smartphone camera champ. The company just announced the Pixel and Pixel XL, a pair of new smartphones that puts a huge amount of emphasis on photography. Developed in-house, the phones pack what Google boasts is the “best smartphone camera ever.” The sensor and camera reviewing lab DxOMark […] petapixel.com »
2016-10-04 21:34
The iOS version of Google's Snapseed mobile photo editing app just got an update with a major new benefit: full Raw support for 144 cameras and all DNG files. With the update, the app can now be used to edit Raw files from a lengthy list of advanced compacts and interchangeable lens cameras. dpreview.com »
2016-09-01 22:54
Kino has just dropped its biggest update yet. Dubbed “Casablanca,” parent company Lux (which also develops Halide) has hopes it can redefine mobile videography. [Read More]
A little-known iPhone feature can check if any malicious apps are spying through your camera or microphone.
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Nothing has earned cult status as a niche smartphone maker thanks to its unusual style and compelling features. Last year's Nothing Phone 2 doubled down on the distinct appearance, while this year's Nothing Phone 2A and 2A Plus aim to deliver a high-performance phone at a budget price.
Moment announced a new all-in-one smartphone camera cage called the SuperCage. It features an integrated power-delivery-capable USB-C hub, microphone jack, headphone jack, SD card reader, extra ports, and the ability to add onto the cage to make filming on iPhone feel more like using a "real" camera. [Read More]
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 16 line, and the base-level models are receiving exciting new features.
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Honor is looking to take on the best foldables in the market by launching the Magic V3 beyond China. During a keynote on the eve of IFA in Berlin, Honor outlined plans to infuse the device with AI-driven features to augment the software experience and camera output. [Read More]
While it's easy -- and sometimes fun -- to get caught up in discussions of gear and worry about what's the best camera or lens, some photographers are instead laser-focused on how they can use whatever gear they have to create the exact artwork they envision.