Quick access to the camera is one of the top reasons for this shortcut to exist, but most of the time the phone can't launch the camera app quickly enough because of the not - so - powerful hardware inside (which we will talk about after the software section.)
Not exact matches
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.
The Asus Eee Pad Slider SL101 will be having Android 3.2 Honeycomb OS, with a promised 3.2 upgrade to follow after the
launch, Nvidia Tegra 2 dual - core processor clocked at 1 GHz, a full gigabyte of RAM to speed up the device, 10.1 - inch LED backlite IPS panel with 1280 X 800 pixels of resolution, dual
cameras — 5MP rear & 1.2 MP front facing
cameras, 1 year of free «Unlimited ASUS Web Storage» from the cloud, 16GB / 32 GB internal storage, USB 2.0, mini-HDMI, microSD card reader, Wi - Fi b / g /
n, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, Light sensor, Gyroscope, G - sensor, a set of pre-installed
apps, 25Wh battery, Supreme SRS Sound with max bass, Polaris Office 3.0, and more.
So, the HTC
Camera app makes the cut, because it's more flexible than Android's alternative, but Google Photos is the default gallery
app since it now supports RAW images (it didn't when HTC
launched the One A9, so that device got the company's own software).
Whether you want to call a specific contact with one tap, keep your phone unlocked when you're at home or work,
launch the
camera in a flash to quickly capture the perfect moment, or search for an
app while in a rush, here are some of the best shortcuts built into Android that you're probably
not using.
This will
launch the
camera app and let you take new photos or videos, but don't worry, your content is safe — viewing previously - taken pics requires you to unlock your phone.
We had a much easier time connecting the 330 HS to our iPhone 4S, although in the phone's Wi - Fi setup menu it never indicates if the two devices are connected or
not (don't worry, they are, just
launch the
app and the phone will recognize the
camera).
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).
Just
launching the
camera app isn't enough; your phone also needs to be focused and ready to shoot.
First of all, VSCO doesn't
launch with the
camera ready to go (which is a shame for a
camera app).
The
camera app is pretty simple and easily accessible thanks to Moto's twist - to -
launch gesture, but shooting video isn't quite as quick since it's tucked into its own separate mode.
Folks using the Cloud Cam can now view live feeds from a computer,
not just an
app, which was a huge shortcoming upon the
camera's initial
launch.
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).
Looking into an
app's code can offer hints of
not - yet -
launched features that are soon to come, and a peek into Instagram's Android Application Package suggests the photo - sharing platform could potentially gain a new mode for the Stories
camera.
The some of the actions work with surprising consistency — during testing, wrist flicking became my go - to method of
launching the
camera app — but others don't; a Tomahawk - like chopping gesture for triggering the
camera was only recognized occasionally, in my experience.
However, it wasn't as snappy as I'd have liked when loading web pages, firing up the
camera and photo gallery, or
launching and switching between
apps.
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.
It's equipped with a physical shutter too, which you can use to
not only take pictures but also instantly
launch the
camera app.
Holding the on - screen
camera button for one second launches the Camera app directly from the lock screen, making it convenient for those using phones that do not have a dedicated camer
camera button for one second
launches the
Camera app directly from the lock screen, making it convenient for those using phones that do not have a dedicated camer
Camera app directly from the lock screen, making it convenient for those using phones that do
not have a dedicated
cameracamera key.
The fingerprint scanner can be used to answer incoming calls,
launch the
camera app, or take a picture, but is
not quick enough.