Google Phone Reverts 'Keep Portrait Mode' Setting
Google Phone app introduced a setting to keep portrait mode during calls to prevent auto-rotation, but it was rolled back for beta users and is not available in the stable version yet.
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iPhone 17 Pro Omits Key Camera Feature from iPhone 16 Pro
The iPhone 17 Pro has improved camera features but has removed the Night mode option in Portrait mode, a feature available on previous Pro models, which may disappoint users who rely on low-light portrait photography.
Battle of the Titans: iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are compared in terms of their portrait mode capabilities. Both phones offer depth sensors for portrait photos, but the Ultra has a higher-resolution main camera sensor. The iPhone produces more balanced images with flatter colors and depth, while the Ultra has a stronger blur effect. In various portrait tests, the iPhone consistently delivers decent-quality shots in different lighting conditions, while the Ultra's photo processing can make shots look unnatural. Both phones allow users to adjust the bokeh effect to their liking.
"Mastering Portrait Mode: Transforming Regular iPhone Photos with Ease"
iPhone 15 owners can now apply Portrait mode to photos taken in the standard camera mode, allowing them to add a blurred background and shift focus after capturing the image. The phone automatically saves depth information when it detects faces, cats, or dogs in the frame, or when the user taps to focus on a subject. To apply the Portrait mode effect, users can open the photo in the Photos app, tap the Portrait option, and adjust the background blur strength using the f-stop slider. However, depth information is only saved for the cover frame of Live Photos bursts.
"Samsung's Galaxy S23 Camera Update Enhances Portrait Photography"
Samsung is reportedly adding a 2x zoom for portrait mode in the next software update for the Galaxy S23, which is expected to roll out by the end of the month. The 2x zoom will provide an in-between option for portrait photography on smartphones, making it easier to take high-quality portraits. Additionally, Samsung is working on addressing a problem with the Galaxy S23 Ultra's HDR feature, which causes pictures of objects taken in low-light or indoor conditions to have a strange glow to them.