Neowin News Feed for: Camera

Lumia 928 infographic takes a shot in the dark

Tim Schiesser — Wed, 29 May 2013 05:53:51 +0100

Nokia and Microsoft continue to promote the Lumia 928, with a new infographic highlighting just how important it is to have a camera that performs well in low-light conditions. Read more...

Nokia Lumia EOS device will have 41 megapixel camera, coming July 9th

Max Slater-Robins — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:09:57 +0100

A new report highlights Nokia plans to release a 41 megapixel Lumia device, which could reportedly be announced as soon as July 9th. Nokia would use the tech from their 808 PureView phone. Read more...

Lumia 928 ad shows best low-light camera, better than iPhone 5, Galaxy S4

Tim Schiesser — Tue, 21 May 2013 08:14:12 +0100

Nokia has pitted the Lumia 928 against the iPhone 5 and Galaxy S4 in a new ad for the Verizon smartphone, saying it's "better than iPhone" and "better than Galaxy" while providing comparison shots Read more...

Microsoft patents camera voice controls for Windows Phone

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:48:32 +0100

A patent filed by Microsoft has surfaced and it shows Microsoft is working on extending voice controls to its Windows Phone Camera app. These would allow users to take pictures by using their voice. Read more...

GoPro Remote App goes live in Windows Phone store

Ben Buffone — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:16:01 +0100

GoPro, makers of wearable action cameras, have released their first app for Windows Phone, allowing you to control your HD HERO3 or HD HERO2 via your Windows Phone 8 device. Read more...

Nokia invests in Pelican Imaging, hopes to bring further innovation to smartphone cameras

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:57:10 +0100

Nokia will invest in California based imaging start-up Pelican Imaging. The company deals with camera array-type software and Nokia hopes this will bring further innovation to smartphone cameras. Read more...

Cameras: HTC One vs Nokia Lumia 920

Tim Schiesser — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:49:51 +0000

At the HTC event in Sydney I couldn't resist comparing the PureView camera of the Nokia Lumia 920 to the Ultrapixel camera used in the new HTC One. Head on through to check out some comparison shots. Read more...

HTC says it will reveal 'new sound and camera experience' for smartphones [Update]

Anthony Tosie — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:30:51 +0000

HTC is teasing an announcement that will reveal a "new sound and camera experience" on smartphones. The announcement will likely take place at its scheduled Feb. 19 press event. Read more...

Nokia says more PureView technology on its way

Anthony Tosie — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:03:43 +0000

Nokia's head of imaging technologies has said that improvements are coming to its PureView line, with efforts being made in both hardware and software, as part of a 'holistic' approach to imaging. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Camera available from today at AT&T

Steven Parker — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 10:05:45 +0000

Is it a phone, camera or both? It's pretty much both if you don't need to make calls on it. From today you can grab this exclusively at AT&T on or off contract, it also comes pre-loaded with Jellybean Read more...

More Lumia 510 camera roll pictures leak. Nokia India teases launch

Vlad Dudau — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:02:27 +0100

A few pictures leaked and they seem to have been taken with the Lumia 510. This low-end phone has yet to be officially announced but recent leaks have painted a rather complete picture of the device. Read more...

Apple on the purple haze in iPhone 5 photos; ‘It's normal'

Andrew Stevenson — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 10:11:23 +0100

You get home after buying your shiny new iPhone 5, unbox it and start playing. You post a picture online to show all your friends. Duck face at the ready *click*. Why are you more purple than normal? Read more...

Nexus 7 receives a working camera application

Jake Durasamy — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:37:43 +0100

Have you ever wondered why you can't use the camera on your Nexus 7? Do you want a solution? Well, you're in luck, because we've just got word that a camera application is available on the Play Store. Read more...

Who wants a real Instagram camera?

Tyler Holman — Wed, 16 May 2012 05:32:12 +0100

Wouldn't it be cool if you had a real digital camera that looked just like the Instagram icon? A new project, the Socialmatic, is just that, and it needs you (mostly your money) to become reality. Read more...

Ikea's cardboard camera offers digital photography in a disposable package

Paul Ferson — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:35:02 +0100

Ikea has unveiled a cardboard digital camera, offering photography in a completely recyclable manner. The camera, known as the "Knappa", unfortunately won't be sold publicly. Read more...

Photosynth in testing for Windows Phone

Paul Ferson — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 12:19:56 +0000

Microsoft could have shown work on a Photosynth app for Windows Phone through their website, with the app having launched on iOS almost a year ago. Read more...

Up to 5 GB of free Dropbox space for testing photo imports

Denis Wong — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:34:31 +0000

Here's an excuse to get those photos on your cameras and phones to your computer: Dropbox is offering up to an extra 5 GB of storage by testing their new camera upload feature. Read more...

SkyDrive gallery update adds geo-tagging [Update]

Mike Brown — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:36:27 +0000

SkyDrive has received another update, adding geotag support for photos uploaded that contain location info. Reports suggest that more changes are in the pipeline, so expect further updates soon. Read more...

iOS 5's hardware shutter bug gives upside-down images

Denis Wong — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 08:01:45 +0000

Planning to take pictures and videos on your iOS 5 device? Be sure to hit the software shutter button instead of the hardware "volume up" button, unless you like your photos and videos upside-down. Read more...

Microsoft updates Windows Phone chassis requirements

Tim Schiesser — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 01:58:51 +0000

Microsoft has quietly relaxed their Windows Phone hardware requirements, completely removing the need for cameras in manufacturers' devices; perhaps to reduce costs in super-low-end Nokia devices? Read more...