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Schiller testifies, says Apple considered car and a camera, and Samsung's phone's a 'rip off'

by Mike Schramm (Aug 3rd, 2012)

Apple's Phil Schiller took the stand this afternoon, wearing a sharp suit, in Apple's ongoing case with Samsung in a California court. He revealed a few hints at Apple's iPhone development and took some solid shots at Samsung. In terms of Apple history, Schiller revealed that, before Apple ...

Mophie delivers the OUTRIDE for action iPhone camera work

by Kelly Hodgkins (Aug 1st, 2012)

Popular iOS accessory maker mophie is stepping outside its battery-based products and debuting a new, sports action camera mount for the iPhone 4/4S. The OUTRIDE camera system includes a durable mount, a beefy camera-centric case and software to tie it all together. The polycarbonate case and ...

Radian project would deliver time-lapse to iPhone

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jul 25th, 2012)

Time lapse photography can produce stunning photographs, but capturing the images to create the effect can be difficult. Kris Cheng is working on Radian, a Kickstarter camera and iPhone accessory that'll make the process a little bit easier. The Radian is a hockey puck-shaped device that ...

Aviary photo editor arrives on the iPhone for free

by Mel Martin (Jun 20th, 2012)

Aviary is known in software circles as an Android photo editor and a plug-in for developers who want to easily add photo editing to existing apps. Now iPhone photographers can try Aviary as a standalone app that is powerful, has nice features, and best of all, is free. The app includes ...

Kodak loses ruling in patent fight with Apple

by Kelly Hodgkins (Jun 15th, 2012)

Struggling camera and film pioneer Kodak is going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy. While it deals with angry creditors, the company is also juggling a legal battle with Apple over the rights to several patents in its patent portfolio. According to Bloomberg, Kodak recently was handed a setback in ...

Engineer looks to create Daylight Viewfinder for iPhone

by Steven Sande (May 30th, 2012)

Tired of squinting at your iPhone screen when you're trying to take a sunlit picture at the beach or at a ski area? That was the problem that plagued Oregon inventor and engineer Paul Anderson. Rather than curse the brightness, Anderson created his own solution to the issue -- the US$30 ...

Photo trips with the iPhone 4S and iOS photo apps; past and present

by Mel Martin (May 29th, 2012)

It was about 14 months ago that I took a jaunt to Northern Arizona for a landscape photography trip. I hit Canyon de Chelly, a dramatic area of seldom visited beauty, and the iconic Monument Valley that straddles the Utah and Arizona borders. On that trip I had my trusty DSLR, a Canon 5D, and ...

Snap! camera case for iPhone has working shutter button

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 24th, 2012)

Do you use your iPhone like a camera and want an authentic look and feel? Then you should check out the Snap! case from Bitplay. As noticed by Swiss Miss, the case mimics the outer casing of a retro camera and even has a working shutter button. The backside of the case has dials and buttons ...

Kodak accuses Apple of interfering with patent sale

by Kelly Hodgkins (May 17th, 2012)

Things are getting heated in Kodak's patent battle with Apple. In a recent court filing noticed by Total Telecom, Kodak accused the Cupertino company of trying to interfere in its upcoming patent auction in order to avoid paying US$1 billion in penalties and royalty fees. According to the ...

Daily iPhone App: Big Lens lets you add some pizzaz to your photos

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 5th, 2012)

When all is said and done, I prefer the iPhone for photography over other handsets. The ability to take a decent photo, edit it on the fly and then share it with friends and family is priceless. As a result, I've amassed a large number of photography apps. One app that's made it into my virtual ...

Daily iPad App: CameraSim lets you hone your DSLR photo-taking skills

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 4th, 2012)

If you're new to DSLR photography or just looking to brush up on your skills then you should take a look at CameraSim for the iPad. The app is a camera simulation that lets you focus on a subject and change common camera settings like shutter speed and aperture to see how each one influences ...

Nokia Lumia 900 vs iPhone 4S camera test

by Kelly Hodgkins (Apr 4th, 2012)

Nokia and AT&T are launching the Lumia 900 this weekend and reviews for the Windows Phone hit the Internet last night. CNET had a review unit and used that opportunity to compare the 8-megapixel Lumia with another 8-megapixel shooter, the iPhone 4S. Jessica Dolcourt traveled around San ...

New iPad 1080p camera put to the test with prototype Padcaster rig

by Michael Rose (Mar 25th, 2012)

Filmmakers Josh Apter and Peter Olsen like to tackle new technology as soon as they can get their hands on it -- but they don't really have a choice in the matter. As the proprietor of NYC's Manhattan Edit Workshop, Josh is obligated to get ahead of the curve so that his stable of trainers and ...

TUAW Social Club: Chat about your new iPad and Apple TV

by Erica Sadun (Mar 16th, 2012)

Happy iPad day, boys and girls! Congratulations on your new 3rd generation baby -- and possibly on your new 1080p Apple TV. If your gadget household just grew in size -- or if you're trying to decide whether to pull the trigger on buying some new tech -- come join the discussion in our ...

New iPad sample photos improve over iPad 2

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 14th, 2012)

Vietnamese website Tinhte.vn allegedly has a new iPad, and earlier today it posted images and benchmarks from the device. A third posting from the group now showcases the photo-taking ability of the tablet device. The images suggest the camera on the new iPad is a huge improvement over the iPad 2, ...