Neowin News Feed for: Lens

Snapchat introduces AI Clips, a new Lens format in Lens Studio

David Uzondu — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:44:01 +0000

Lens formats are types of AR experiences in Lens Studio that developers can create and publish. Snapchat is now introducing a new AI-powered format called "AI Clips." Read more...

Vivo X200 Ultra to feature 200 MP external telephoto lens

Aman Kumar — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 15:32:01 +0000

The external lens will be part of the Vivo X200 Ultra Photography Kit, but it's unlikely you'll be able to try out the smartphone camera due to your geographic location. Read more...

Apple allegedly working on a technology to reduce lens flare in the iPhone 16 Pro

Sagar Naresh Bhavsar — Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:42:01 +0000

Latest rumors suggest that a new technology, which Apple is currently working on, could help reduce lens flare on iPhone 16. This coating is alleged to be exclusive to the Pro models. Read more...

Snap launches the Lens Creator Rewards scheme for AR lens makers

Paul Hill — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 19:40:01 +0000

Snap has launched a new Lens Creator Rewards scheme that pays creators of popular AR lenses up to $7,200 per month. The performance of lenses will be measured in the United States, India, and Mexico. Read more...

Xiaomi unveils concept phone with an interchangeable lens camera

Steve Bennett — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:00:02 +0000

Alongside its recently announced 12S Ultra, Xiaomi has unveiled a concept version of the device which includes a Leica interchangeable lens system on the camera, the first of its kind in a phone. Read more...

Google Lens introduces multisearch so you can refine your search with images and text

Paul Hill — Fri, 08 Apr 2022 02:08:01 +0000

Google Lens has gained a new feature in the United States for English speakers called multisearch. It allows you to search an image with accompanying text to receive more refined results. Read more...

Google Lens now supports offline translation in beta

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:10:01 +0000

Google is rolling out an update to Google Lens on Android, allowing users to translate real-life text without an internet connection. The feature is still rolling out, and there are some limitations. Read more...

Google brings Lens to KaiOS to overcome literacy barriers

Paul Hill — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:16:01 +0000

Google has added Lens to Assistant for KaiOS devices in India. It currently supports a handful of the country's languages and plans to add several more in an update due in the near future. Read more...

Snapchat and artist Damien Hirst launch new lens

Paul Hill — Mon, 04 May 2020 18:04:01 +0000

Snap Inc has partnered with artist Damien Hirst and Partners in Health (PIH) to launch a spin painting lens which will also encourage people to donate to PIH to help fight against COVID-19 Read more...

Google announces new features for Search and Lens

João Carrasqueira — Tue, 07 May 2019 17:48:02 +0000

At its I/O developer conference, Google announced new features for its Search and Lens experiences. You can now see 3D models of specific search results and bring them into your environment. Read more...

Snapchat gets new Lens Explorer discovery tool

Paul Hill — Tue, 10 Jul 2018 17:20:01 +0000

Snap has added Lens Explorer to Snapchat in an effort to propagate community-created Lenses far and wide. It said community Lenses have already been viewed by users 2.5 billion times. Read more...

You can now bring Cuphead into your world with a new Snapchat AR Lens

Timi Cantisano — Wed, 21 Mar 2018 20:42:01 +0000

If you are Snapchat user and dig StudioMDHR's Cuphead game, you'll most likely want to download the new Lens featuring Cuphead and Mugman. The Lens was released to coincide with the GDC. Read more...

Patreon debuts Lens, giving creators a new way to engage its audience

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 05:54:01 +0000

Patreon is a service relied on by many artists, musicians and more. The service has now debuted Lens, giving creators a new way to share exclusive content with Patreon supporters. Read more...

Google ups its image recognition game with Google Lens

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Wed, 17 May 2017 17:42:01 +0000

At its I/O conference today, Google CEO Sundar Pichai revealed the next generation of the company's image recognition technology under the Google Lens brand, allowing you to identify objects easily. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Lens Cover review

Robbie Khan — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 08:22:01 +0000

The camera on the Galaxy S7 range has been globally praised for being excellent whatever the conditions. Now, Samsung have a lens kit to enhance your photos. But is it any good? Read more...

Review: Expanding mobile photography with Aukey's Super Wide and Wide angle lenses

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 19 Jul 2016 07:40:01 +0000

If you've been thinking about experimenting with lenses, Aukey offers two solutions for Android smartphone owners. But, can these lenses compete with LG's native wide angle lens in the G5? Read more...

Super thin lens marks breakthrough for cameras

Paul Hill — Mon, 15 Feb 2016 09:04:01 +0000

A flat lens has been developed by researchers at the University of Utah. The lens no longer requires curved lenses to be stacked, which will reduce the weight of devices that take photos. Read more...

Microsoft Research improves Oculus Rift lenses; shares design with the world

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 12:24:01 +0000

Microsoft Research deemed that Oculus lenses were not good enough for users to fully enjoy the Rift. That's why MSR designed new ones and shared the 3D-printable plans online for users and fans. Read more...

Neowin Member Reviews: Sigma 50mm 1.4 EX DG HSM

Steven Parker — Sun, 17 Jul 2011 09:27:37 +0000

It's that time of the week again, where we showcase a review submitted by a member in our forums . Remember that we consider all reviews that are submitted here . Who knows,... Read more...

Philips 3-D Display Uses Patented Lens Technology

Thu, 20 May 2004 22:48:00 +0000

At this year's Society for Information Displays (SID) conference Royal Philips Electronics is showcasing multi-view 3-D display technology for video entertainment -- including gaming, automotive display and mobile applications -- that allows consumers to enjoy... Read more...

Camera lens mimics human eye

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 05 Mar 2004 14:33:29 +0000

Philips Electronics has invented a tiny digital-camera lens that can focus on objects and create sharp pictures in ways similar to the human eye. Unlike high-end digital cameras, the new lens does not require mechanical... Read more...