iPhone Privacy Report Reveals if Apps Are Using the Camera to Spy On You

A little-known iPhone feature can check if any malicious apps are spying through your camera or microphone.

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2024-11-1 16:23

Google Will Restrict Apps That Request Access to All Your Photos

Google will soon restrict apps that request access to all the photos and videos on a user's smartphone.

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2024-10-24 19:20

Apple’s iOS 18 Lets You Open Third-Party Camera Apps From Lock Screen

Apple's iOS 18 will allow users to launch a third-party camera app directly from the lock screen.

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2024-6-17 12:51

В Telegram появится магазин мини-приложений Mini Apps Store

Павел Дуров анонсировал появление в Telegram собственного магазина мини-приложений и ботов — Mini Apps Store. ferra.ru »

2024-6-8 19:30

Dehancer Online Ditches Apps and Plugins, Uses Your Web Browser Instead

Dehancer is known for its plugins for photo and video editing software, but the web browser-based Dehancer Online lets users go plugin-free -- no app downloads required. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-5-10 22:43

Apple Battles AI Deepfake Apps But the War Looks Unwinnable

Following a 404 Media investigation into apps that advertised that they could generate non-consensual nude images, Apple has begun removing AI image-generation apps from its App Store. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-4-26 20:16

Analog Camera Apps Aren’t the Surefire Bets Investors Think They Are

Lapse is the latest analog camera app to see a great deal in funding, but it's rarely a bet worth placing.

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2024-2-29 22:22

The Editing Apps That Won Photographers Over in 2023

Cyme makes macOS software for photographers, including Avalanche and the photo cataloging app Peakto. Whereas Peakto helps photographers organize their photos across multiple locations and apps, Avalanche allows users to migrate their photos from one editing app to another easily. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2024-1-24 22:54

AI Image Apps That ‘Undress’ Women Are on the Rise

Artificial intelligence (AI) apps that generate nudes of women from images of them fully clothed are on the rise, according to an alarming report. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-12-9 19:04

Essential Photography Apps in 2023

Like most people, photographers are rarely caught without their smartphones. There are so many great apps available on iOS and Android devices that a photographer's phone can become an integral part of their kit. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-8-27 17:32

All DJI Apps on Google Play are Frauds and Are Stealing Users’ Money

DJI has warned that all DJI-branded apps that are cycling through the Google Play Store are fraudulent and should not be downloaded, as they can pose significant risk to users. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-8-11 20:37

‘Abode’ is a New Suite of Creative Apps That Takes Aim at Adobe

Multi-disciplinary British artist Stuart Semple has organized an "amazingly passionate team of geeks" to attack "corporate overlords." In Semple's view, that "overlord" is Adobe, and the solution is Abode, a new Kickstarter project designed to build apps to compete against Adobe. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-6-9 19:52

Sony объявляет о прекращении поддержки PlayMemories Camera Apps

Sony объявила о прекращении предоставления PlayMemories Camera Apps, службы, которая представляет собой приложение, позволяющее дистанционно управлять камерой совместно с приложением для дистанционного управления на смартфоне или планшете. dphotoworld.net »

2023-3-4 15:15

AI Photo Editing Apps are Being Targeted by Cyber Criminals

Some artificially intelligent (AI) photo editing apps that claim to generate selfies were found to be hiding malware that infects a user's smartphone device. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2023-2-21 16:32

Save 25% on all apps at Topaz Labs

For another couple of days, you can save 25% on all apps at Topaz Labs. Their AI software is very good and can help streamline your workflow if you don't enjoy moving sliders around. You can also save 30% off of the Image Quality Bundle, which is a great way to go if you have [. canonrumors.com »

2022-12-30 10:26

Photo Editing Apps Are Used More Than Video, News, and Dating Apps

A new survey has revealed that photo editing apps are more regularly used by smartphone users than video, news, and dating apps. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-12-15 18:33

AI Photo Editing Apps Now Dominate the Apple Charts Following Lensa AI’s Success

Artificial intelligence (AI) photo editing apps are now dominating Apple’s App Store charts in the U.S. following Lensa AI's success. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-12-14 16:53

All Topaz Labs Image Enhancement Apps on SALE: Save at 25%+ Until 12/2

Video processing workflow will never be the same. With Topaz Video AI you can easily upscale up to 4K or 8K, enhance, sharpen, eliminate noise, stabilize, and adjust frame rate. petapixel.com »

2022-11-26 18:00

Facebook is Opening Up Reels to Content from Third-Party Apps

Facebook wants to make it easier for anyone to share short-form videos, or Reels, from other apps through a dedicated new button that will send content directly to their Facebook accounts. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-4-7 19:22

Instagram’s Boomerang and Hyperlapse Apps Are No More

Instagram has pulled the Boomerang and Hyperlapse apps from the Apple and Google app stores. While the company was expected to wind down the IGTV app, the removal of these two apps was a surprise. [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-3-8 01:13

Why Android Camera Apps Are So Bad Compared to iOS

Android phones appeal to many -- from affordable low-end devices to higher-end models with all the bells and whistles. But why are Android camera apps still nowhere near as good as iOS? Are Android users always going to be a step behind? [Read More] petapixel.com »

2022-2-23 19:59

The Best Android Camera Apps in 2022

Both general consumers and professionals have embraced smartphone photography in an increased capacity because it gives an accessible and convenient way to capture life's memories on the go and can also produce professional-looking work. petapixel.com »

2022-1-20 19:40

The Image Quality Apps from Topaz Labs Let Me Do the Impossible

Many things that used to be true about photo editing are no longer the case, such as not being able to fix a subject that was accidentally out of focus or not being able to recover much detail when doing heavy noise reduction. petapixel.com »

2021-11-24 21:06

The Best Free Photo Editing Apps in 2021

We are all likely familiar with Adobe Lightroom or Photoshop as far as editing applications go and a lot of people love these apps for their versatility and powerful suite of features. But they do come with a price, and paying a fee isn’t always what every photographer is looking for. There are plenty of […] petapixel.com »

2021-5-25 00:13

The Best iPhone Camera Apps of 2021

Just as there is hardly a one-size-fits-all best DSLR or best mirrorless camera for any given user, there is certainly not any single best application for everyone. Users’ needs and preferences vary wildly, especially considering the extensive capabilities of today’s iPhones. petapixel.com »

2021-5-15 19:43

Are Photographer Booking Apps Really Worth it For You?

The internet changed almost every market we have. As technology advanced, the way we purchase and consume products has changed with it. Uber changed the way we book a cab. Tinder changed the way we date. thephoblographer.com »

2021-2-14 08:00

Is This Photographer Overreacting About the Ethics of Social Media?

We, as photographers and journalists, often wrestle with the idea of abandoning social media. Our EIC walked away from his Instagram for the whole of 2020. I've also taken consistent breaks to keep my mind in check. thephoblographer.com »

2021-2-10 08:00

Adam Coco Proves Dating Apps Offer More Than Hook-Ups (NSFW)

My desire was to connect with people through gay dating apps without hooking up,” says photographer Adam Coco. He adds, “I wanted to tell their stories and combat the toxic culture dating apps were creating within our community. thephoblographer.com »

2020-10-4 07:00

Android 11 Will Limit Third-Party Camera Apps to Protect User Privacy

A few weeks ago, it was discovered that Android 11 would limit third-party camera apps’ access, essentially “forcing” apps to use the phone’s built-in camera app even if you have a different app selected as your Default. petapixel.com »

2020-8-28 18:40

All 50+ Adobe Apps Explained in Just 10 Minutes

After launching with the PostScript printing language back in 1982, Adobe’s product offerings have ballooned to comprise over 50 apps used across a wide range of industries. If you often hear Adobe app names being thrown around but don’t really know what they’re for, here’s a helpful video by the YouTuber Humtog that explains all […] petapixel.com »

2020-2-26 19:14

Wacom Tablets Quietly Track the Apps You Open

Wacom tablets are popular among photographers who prefer using a pen to a mouse when retouching photos, and Wacom even bundles Photoshop and Lightroom with some of its models to sweeten the package. But if you use a Wacom tablet for your editing work, there’s something you should know: your tablet may be quietly tracking […] petapixel.com »

2020-2-6 19:16

Adobe is Adding Livestreaming to Its Apps So You Can Stream Your Photo Editing Sessions

Adobe showed off a lot of intriguing Adobe Sensei-powered tools and tricks during their annual “Sneaks” presentation, but one feature that’s a bit more official didn’t get a preview: built-in livestreaming. petapixel.com »

2019-11-9 19:45

This app can modify Aperture and iPhoto so they will continue to work with macOS Catalina

Apple’s new macOS Catalina operating system added plenty of new features, functionality and performance improvements, but in streamlining the experience, Apple also killed off a number of apps. dpreview.com »

2019-10-30 22:52

Adobe Rolls Out Revamped Creative Cloud Desktop App

Adobe has launched a new version of its Creative Cloud desktop application that has been redesigned from the ground up “to be a more intuitive way to access your apps, update them, and discover new apps that complement or extend your creativity. petapixel.com »

2019-10-15 18:37

5 Simple Apps for Landscape Photography

Am I the only one that finds some of the most popular apps used for landscape photography a bit overwhelming? Don’t get me wrong: these apps are tremendously powerful tools and I own many of them, but I find that I rarely use them anymore. petapixel.com »

2019-2-14 19:45

Google removes 29 malicious Android camera apps from Play Store

Google has removed 29 malicious camera apps from the Google Play Store according to security company Trend Micro. Researchers identified 29 Android camera apps, many of them 'beauty apps,' that compromised user security, including presenting full-screen malicious advertisements when the user's phone was unlocked and potentially keeping user images on remote servers. dpreview.com »

2019-2-7 21:49

Major Facebook bug exposed private photos of 6.8 million users to third-party apps

On its developers blog today, Facebook disclosed a major photo API bug that left the private images of millions of users exposed to third-party apps. The bug, which has been fixed, was live from September 13, 2018 to September 25, 2018. dpreview.com »

2018-12-15 22:33

16 of the Best Apps for Landscape Photography

In this article, I’ll share my top 16 favorite apps that I use almost every time I have to plan a photography session, a photo trip, or a complex spot with a long hike in the mountain to get there. petapixel.com »

2018-7-7 21:50

Ricoh releases SDK for Pentax cameras, opening the door to 3rd party remote control apps

Ricoh has released a software development kit (SDK) for Pentax cameras that allows third-party developers to create mobile and desktop apps that can control the camera remotely via USB cable or Wi-Fi. dpreview.com »

2018-5-17 17:03

Ricoh’s New Camera SDKs Open the Door to 3rd Party Apps

Ricoh has released the first-ever official software development kits (SDK) for Pentax cameras, opening the door to 3rd party apps for controlling the cameras remotely. Third-party developers and companies will now be able to easily write stable apps for Pentax cameras without having to reverse-engineer anything. petapixel.com »

2018-5-18 15:09

Instagram gets third-party Story support and video chat

Instagram has announced a number of new features during parent company Facebook's F8 developer conference. Firstly, you can now share to the Stories functions directly from third-party apps, without actually switching to the Instagram app. dpreview.com »

2018-5-3 20:28

Google enables HDR+ for Instagram and other apps on Google Pixel 2

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 »

2018-2-6 18:30

Three New Photo Apps by Google to Experiment with this Year

In case you missed it, Google launched three photography apps in early December 2017 as part of its "appsperiments" program: Storyboard (Android), Selfissimo! (iOS and Android), and Scrubbies (iOS). thephoblographer.com »

2018-1-11 23:00

Google Unveils 3 Experimental Photo Apps For Smartphones

Google has created a trio of apps that utilize experimental technology in a bid to push forward the possibilities of smartphone photography and videography. The apps — Storyboard, Selfissmo!, and Scrubbies — use techniques like smart object recognition and person segmentation algorithms similar to Portrait Mode to enable creative editing of images and video. Storyboard […] petapixel.com »

2017-12-13 23:33

iOS Apps Can Secretly Shoot Photos if Given Camera Permissions

Have you ever considered that your iPhone might be watching you? Felix Krause, a developer at Google, says he has found that iPhone apps could theoretically spy on you if given camera permissions. With an app published on GitHub, Krause illustrated how it’s possible for a malicious app to photograph you at its leisure without you […] petapixel.com »

2017-10-29 20:56

Adobe brings Android CC apps to Chromebooks

Google opened up its Play app store to select Chromebook users last year, and now Adobe is offering versions of its Android Creative Cloud apps for the company's browser-based notebook computers. dpreview.com »

2017-1-25 23:04