Years ago, Motorola integrated my favorite gesture to quickly
launch the camera app on its smartphones.
Using filters is easy, just
launch the camera app on F1s and switch to front - facing camera.
I keep
launching the camera app on my S9 and that's with a small bezel and coding to reject that kind of thing.
I was able to
launch the camera app on both devices in under a second, and each phone was similarly quick when starting up the graphically intense Modern Combat 5.
Not exact matches
Backstage at TechCrunch Disrupt last week, preparing for his talk with the founder of Frontback — an
app that lets you take pictures with both of your iPhone
cameras at the same time — Michael Arrington, the founder of TechCrunch, is reflecting
on the six - year history of this start - up
launch conference.
Customers simply
launch the
app on their smartphone or tablet, and use the
camera function to capture an image of a room in their home.
The Thruway Authority
launched a free
app that features an interactive map that tracks your position
on the 570 - mile superhighway and provides traffic alerts, links to traffic
cameras, and the location of exits, park - and - ride lots and service areas.
That way, when the reverse lights go
on, the
camera goes
on, and the video
app launches.
I also hit a few application crashes and the
camera app returned a «Can not connect to
camera» error
on three separate
launches.
With a 2560 x 1600 resolution display, a quad - core 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, 2 GB DDR3 RAM, an 8MP rear
camera, and 720p front
camera, new paid
apps for free every day, well, there's a alot of reasons why this tablet have enjoyed such a high rating
on Amazon ever since
launch.
It is able to
launch apps by long press, double press to
launch flashlight feature, press to
launch camera, and so
on.
According to Android and Me, it is highly possible that Sprint Nextel will be the first carrier to
launch a Galaxy S II smartphone, the Samsung Epic Touch 4G based
on the «clues» (Sprint
apps) found in the Samsung Mobile video for the Galaxy S2 USA variants.Both the T - Mobile and Sprint Nextel Galaxy S II smartphones are expected to carry 1.2 GHz dual - core processor, 1 GB of dedicated RAM, 8 - megapixel rear - facing
camera and 2 - megapixel front
camera, Android Gingerbread 2.3.3 out of the box, and the latest version of TouchWiz user interface custom skin that is less iPhone - ish, and with additional customization support.
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 connection.
If you slide it down roughly an inch
on the tablet's body, it reveals the
camera and automatically
launches the
camera app.
RIM are currently working
on a new peer - to - peer video conferencing
app expected to
launch alongside the BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, and taking advantage of the slate's front and rear facing
cameras.
When your device is powered back
on, simply press the power switch
on the module and you'll be
launched right into the
camera app.
To
launch it, go to the
Camera app, tap
on Modes, and finally AR Lens.
Instead, Samsung adds large, tactile buttons that are super-easy to find, and adds a blue «Active» key
on the left side that launces a handy Activity Zone
app or
launches the
camera (or any other
app you choose).
You
launch it by tapping the Bixby button in the Galaxy S9's
camera app, or the Bixby Vision icon
on the left side.
You snap the
camera on the back of the phone, it
launches a custom version of the
camera app that is capable of taking 360 - degree still images or video in 4K, and that's it.
It adds a grip similar to those
on point - and - shoot
cameras for a more natural feel, along with a dedicated shutter button, a switch to
launch the
camera app and a wheel that you can roll to zoom in and out.
One example is the dedicated
camera key
on the right - hand side, which
launches the relevant
app even when the device is locked.
A dedicated button
on the Fire Phone's left side lets you quickly
launch the
camera app and take photos (by pressing once) or engage the Firefly feature (with a long press).
I have to wonder why Samsung didn't offer an option
on the S9 to
launch Bixby Vision with the button instead (especially because the icon is visible only in Auto mode in the
Camera app, and not so easy to find).
There are features like Moto gestures (twist to
launch camera, chop to
launch torch) and Moto
apps like depth editor
on the device, but it stays focused
on its almost zero bloatware promise.
One of the most welcome improvements
on that front is how much faster the
camera app launches, as well as how much more quickly it snaps and saves photos.
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.
Connected security
camera company Canary is today
launching a new update to its
app that introduces support for the fourth - generation Apple TV, letting users view their
camera's live stream
on their television, or watch older recordings saved within the
app.
The options available
on the device are Swipe right for left page, Draw V for Call, Draw C for
camera, Draw I to unlock the
camera, and draw Z to
launch the music
app on your device.
Perhaps the most popular hardware shortcut
on Android, «Quick
launch Camera,» allows the user to enter the
Camera app quickly by double - tapping
on the power key.
Camera and stylus aside, there are a few other little Samsung surprises like the new
app pair feature, which lets you create combos that
launch two
apps in multi-window mode with a single touch — perfect for anyone who's ever wanted to find an address from an email or text while keeping an eye
on the map.
I am very rarely use the default
camera app but guess what?At about a week ago I updated the software the size is in around 350 MB, until now when I
launch the default
camera app when I turn
on the front facing
camera I was blown away.No more too soft air brush or watermark effects by default, it became extremely super sharp and very color accurate same as S8 besides than it lack of autofocus!Also the lowlight improvement did significantly increased!
Swiping down from the top of the screen from the clock display
launches the
camera and, similarly, swiping up from the bottom at the clock display
launches the phone dialer, though these default actions can be managed via the Galaxy Gear
app on your smartphone.
The 7.3.1 update mostly focuses
on improvements to the Paranoid
Camera app, which was
launched in the last update and PA's announcement post notes that pretty much all user - reported bugs have been fixed in this update.
Unlike Edge Sensors, which allowed users to squeeze the smartphone to perform a number of tasks like open
apps,
camera, Gmail etc; Active Edge in Pixel 2 will simply
launch Google Assistant
on squeeze.
Users who have signed up for Beta channel of the Facebook
app would notice that there is an icon to
launch camera once they tap
on «Whats
on Your Mind?»
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.
Apple's ARKit augmented reality framework has seen only modest adoption from developers since it was announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference, while growth has seen a steady decline since its official
launch, according to
App Store data gathered by Apptopia.ARKit enables iPhones and iPads running iOS 11 to superimpose computer - generated graphics over the real world, allowing developers to take their
apps beyond the screen and into the user's environment.By using the built - in
camera, processors, and motion sensors found in iOS devices, virtual content appears
on top of real - world scenes, and users don't need any special equipment to enjoy them because ARKit does the heavy lifting.But despite initial excitement over the technology and a general consensus that Apple
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.
Unlike
on Moto devices, it can't be used to
launch the
camera so it only works when the
camera app is already open.
That means that you can have it
launch other
apps, like the
camera or flashlight — or you can do something as useful as reprogramming it to
launch Google Now (not to be confused with Google Assistant, which is only available
on certain phones).
The
camera app on the Galaxy J7 Prime can be
launched with a double press of the home button, and its user interface is similar to the
camera app on other Samsung devices.
What's more, the handy quick -
launch shortcut
on the lock screen means you'll be able to
launch into the
camera app faster than you can track down a stray smartphone to take your shot.
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.
For instance, drawing a circle
on the screen will immediately
launch the
camera app, while drawing a V will turn
on the flashlight.
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.
And that speed extends to the U11's
camera, whether you're
launching it from the Edge Sense squeeze shortcut, a double - tap of the power button, or an
app shortcut
on the home screen.
You can draw various gestures
on the screen of the OnePlus One (even with the screen turned off) and quickly
launch apps like the flashlight or
camera.
The original video, in which the phone relies heavily
on Google Assistant, features a handset that utilizes touch - sensitive bezels to
launch apps and navigate, letting the user squeeze and swipe the frame to do things like play music and control the
camera.
For snapping photos
on the go, useful in insurance or real estate scenarios, the handy QuickShot cover automatically
launches the
camera app with the flip of the corner to help users capture the moment with the 5 MP
camera.