You can
also launch the Camera app from the lock screen by holding down the icon on the bottom right for a second.
Not exact matches
Samsung
also released the Galaxy 7 Edge model, which has an enhanced Edge panel that can display up to 10 shortcuts to
apps, contacts, and actions, such as creating a new text message or
launching the
camera.
I
also hit a few application crashes and the
camera app returned a «Can not connect to
camera» error on three separate
launches.
One other new tablet worth a look at is the Novo 7 Venus that
launched last month and is available for $ 149 through a site called TabletSprint — this new model runs Android 4.2 and compares closely to the Nexus 7 — featuring a Quad Core processor and HD 1280 × 800 IPS Screen; while
also offering a few features the Nexus doesn't — including a 2 - Megapixel rear
camera, a MicroSD memory card slot, and HDMI 1080p; plus 3G internet connection through its USB port — TabletSprint
also includes $ 25 in Bonus
Apps.
We
also appreciate that Motorola added a dedicated
camera button this time around, which makes it easy to
launch the
camera app for quick photo taking.
Also launched recently by the same manufacturer is the Novo 10 Hero II — a Full Size, 10.1 inch tablet for only $ 219 that also features a Quad Core processor and a 1280 × 800 IPS screen, along with 16 GB memory, a strong battery (8000 mAH), front and rear cameras, a MicroSD memory card slot, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, Google Play installed — with access to 400K + software Apps, a MicroUSB port for connection to printers and other electronic devices, HDMI — to view personal videos and download movies to watch in full 1080p (HD) on to a large screen TV, WiFi, and an option for 3G / 4G connect
Also launched recently by the same manufacturer is the Novo 10 Hero II — a Full Size, 10.1 inch tablet for only $ 219 that
also features a Quad Core processor and a 1280 × 800 IPS screen, along with 16 GB memory, a strong battery (8000 mAH), front and rear cameras, a MicroSD memory card slot, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, Google Play installed — with access to 400K + software Apps, a MicroUSB port for connection to printers and other electronic devices, HDMI — to view personal videos and download movies to watch in full 1080p (HD) on to a large screen TV, WiFi, and an option for 3G / 4G connect
also features a Quad Core processor and a 1280 × 800 IPS screen, along with 16 GB memory, a strong battery (8000 mAH), front and rear
cameras, a MicroSD memory card slot, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, Google Play installed — with access to 400K + software
Apps, a MicroUSB port for connection to printers and other electronic devices, HDMI — to view personal videos and download movies to watch in full 1080p (HD) on to a large screen TV, WiFi, and an option for 3G / 4G connection.
There's a microSD card slot along the other edge, along with the central power button and a physical
camera shutter button, with the latter
also letting you insta -
launch straight into the
camera app from standby.
The phone
also comes with a quick
launch feature where the
camera app can be
launched via the volume button or even the fingerprint scanner.
You will
also find a similar shortcut on Samsung Galaxy S7 by double - tapping the home button, but unlike the Huawei Honor 8 where the shortcut starts the
camera app and goes on to capture an image, the Galaxy S7's shortcut only
launches the
camera app and nothing more.
Just
launching the
camera app isn't enough; your phone
also needs to be focused and ready to shoot.
Taps, double taps, and fast taps are
also recognized, and there are more than a dozen actions to be used, from
launching an
app (like a
camera) to toggling settings.
It is
also worth pointing out that both devices come with some neat
camera tricks, like being able to double tap the home button to be able to automatically
launch the
camera app.
Launching the AR Atom Visualizer
app also launches the phone's
camera, and then tapping on the plus button lets users select which of the 118 elements they want to see in a 3D model.
If you are not really THAT big a fan of music, you can
also customize this button and use it to perform various functions like
launching your favorite
app, starting the
camera, or simply turning on the flashlight.
You'll
also find a dedicated
camera button on the right side of the phone, giving you one - click access to
launch the
camera app, and then a physical shutter button to snap photos with.
The EMUI 3.1 interface on top of Android Lollipop
also lets you use your knuckle to draw letters such as C or E on the screen to
launch apps such as
Camera and Browser respectively.
It
also provides 4 quick
launch shortcuts for LED flash, Stop Watch, Calculator, and the
Camera app.
It
also has 3 more quick
launch shortcuts for the Stop Watch, Calculator and
Camera apps.
I found that the
camera app in particular took quite a while to
launch, but that could
also be an issue with the sensor.
Motion
Launch also lets you press the volume key in landscape orientation to unlock and launch directly into the camer
Launch also lets you press the volume key in landscape orientation to unlock and
launch directly into the camer
launch directly into the
camera app.
Actions
also controls the wrist - flick action for
launching the
camera app, a feature you don't realize how much you missed until you start using other phones without it.
The fact that physical keys are always accessible is
also very convenient for speedy actions, allowing manufacturers to offer a quick way to
launch the
camera or other
apps without having to unlock your phone first.
It's equipped with a physical shutter too, which you can use to not only take pictures but
also instantly
launch the
camera app.
The new tablet
also sport an 8 - megapixel rear
camera, with an option of using Lenovo's bright - red Quickshot cover ($ 59), which automatically
launches the
camera app if you peel off one corner of the cover to expose the
camera.
The Xperia XZ1
also features a dedicated
camera key on the right side of the handset, giving you a two - step shutter for easier shooting, as well as a way to quick
launch the
camera app no matter where you are on the phone.
Huawei has
also equipped the Ascend P2 which a physical shutter key on the right side of the handset, giving you a quick way of
launching the
camera app as well as an easier way to take photos.
Also shown in the early version are the 12 native Samsung
apps that will have Bixby support at
launch, namely: Samsung Health, Samsung Themes, Samsung Internet, Alarm, Gallery, Reminder,
Camera, Contacts, Calendar, Message, Email, and Weather.
You can
also set the Boom key to
launch the
camera app - though only when the screen is on, unfortunately.
Launching the
camera app is
also slow, which means that users might miss the moment they wanted to capture in the first place.
You
also have Live Tile support for the
camera function, your galleries (
launches directly to your photostream), contact activity, as well as the
app itself.
The U11
also has Edge panels, enabling you to squeeze to
launch the
camera and trigger
apps, which may account for an extra slice of width on the frame.
Credit: Jeremy Lips / Tom's GuideZenUI
also adds lock - screen gestures, so you can draw a «C» to
launch the
camera, an «E» to open the Email
app and a «W» to start the browser.