LED flash Articles on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

Flashy notifications from Flashr Kickstarter project

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jul 23rd, 2012)

LED notifications -- the flashing reminders of incoming calls, waiting voicemail or text messages -- are often cited by Android users as an essential advantage over the iPhone. A dedicated LED on the front bezel of many Android devices lets you know when you have something to attend to without ...

Yellowing issues with the iPhone 4's camera

by Dave Caolo (Jul 2nd, 2010)

There's more trouble for the iPhone 4. Some users are reporting that poor white balance is affecting some of their photos; specifically, indoor shots taken, both, with and without the LED flash have a predominately yellow hue. This typically happens when a digital camera has trouble reading the type ...

Rumor: Will Apple add a camera flash to the iPhone?

by Mel Martin (Jan 9th, 2010)

Isn't competition wonderful? Apple Insider is citing a well-placed source saying Apple is grabbing significant quantities of LED flash devices for use in the iPhone -- possibly for the iPod touch as well, if Apple decides to add a camera to that product. "People familiar with Apple's initiative ...