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Former Instagram and Apple Team Launches 360° Camera with Powerful Software for Exceptionally Beautiful Video New Products Press releases 

Former Instagram and Apple Team Launches 360° Camera with Powerful Software for Exceptionally Beautiful Video

Designed with breakthrough stabilization technology and an app that simplifies editing, RyloTM makes it easy for anyone to create videos they’re proud to share SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Launching today, Rylo is a powerful camera that captures everything around you and creates exceptionally smooth, beautiful video that’s easy to share. Developed by a team of former Instagram and Apple engineers, Rylo’s breakthrough... Read More
Avoid HEIF woes with this tip for users Tips and tricks 

Avoid HEIF woes with this tip for users

We’ve already covered the potential impact the new HEIF image format, introduced in Apple iOS 11, may have on kiosk customers. Some vendors have shared some updates on their systems, but we received a tip – tossed over the transom by a long-time tech vendor who wishes to remain anonymous – that might help in the meantime. (Thanks to you-know-who.)... Read More
UPDATED: What the HEIF is going on? Opinion 

UPDATED: What the HEIF is going on?

Updated: Vendor responses below New file format could pose challenge to photo retailers With the debut of new iPhone 8 models and a VR-driven iPhone X, Apple has more than doubled-down on its smartphone platform as an imaging device. Boasting 12MP cameras and a host of new portrait modes, all three new iPhones promise new photo frontiers. But, when it... Read More
The future is here: iPhone X New Products Press releases 

The future is here: iPhone X

Packed with Innovative Features Including a Super Retina Display, TrueDepth Camera System, Face ID and A11 Bionic Chip with Neural Engine iPhone X is the future of the smartphone in a gorgeous all-glass design with a beautiful 5.8-inch Super Retina display. Cupertino, California — Apple today announced iPhone X, the future of the smartphone, in a gorgeous all-glass design with... Read More
iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus: A new generation of iPhone New Products Press releases 

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus: A new generation of iPhone

Featuring New Glass and Aluminum Design, Retina HD Displays, A11 Bionic Chip, New Single and Dual Cameras with Support for Portrait Lighting, Wireless Charging and Optimized for Augmented Reality iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus represent a new generation of iPhone in a beautiful all-new glass design. Cupertino, California — Apple today announced a new generation of iPhone: iPhone 8... Read More
WCP Proudly Releases the Mobile Depth Imaging Report Market research Press releases 

WCP Proudly Releases the Mobile Depth Imaging Report

Palo Alto, CA – July 26, 2017   WCP is pleased to announce the publication of the Mobile Depth Imaging Report. Depth imaging refers to the ability to create an image that includes depth information at each location in the image. Humans perceive depth using our two eyes to create “stereo vision”. While the applications thus far for 3D image sensing... Read More
WWDC takeaways: lots of great news for photo app developers, but one major puzzler  Market research News 

WWDC takeaways: lots of great news for photo app developers, but one major puzzler 

WWDC takeaways: lots of great news for photo app developers, excerpt from Hans Hartman at Suite 48a: Apple’s OS 11 developer ARKit enables developers to build mixed reality apps that interpret the imagery from the user’s iPhone camera by identifying surfaces, tracking motion, estimating scale as well as ambient lighting, and by providing fast and stable motion tracking. What does that mean?... Read More
iOS 11 Brings Powerful New Features to iPhone & iPad This Fall New Products Press releases 

iOS 11 Brings Powerful New Features to iPhone & iPad This Fall

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apple® today previewed iOS 11, a major update to the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, bringing new experiences and hundreds of features to iPhone® and iPad® this fall. iOS 11 is the biggest software release ever for iPad, with powerful multitasking features, the Files app and more ways to use Apple Pencil®. Augmented reality is coming to hundreds... Read More
iPad Pro, in 10.5-inch & 12.9-inch Models, Introduces the World’s Most Advanced Display & Breakthrough Performance  New Products Press releases 

iPad Pro, in 10.5-inch & 12.9-inch Models, Introduces the World’s Most Advanced Display & Breakthrough Performance 

Editor’s comment: From a hardware standpoint, the new iPad Pro is interesting due to the inclusion of the same cameras found on the iPhone 7 SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apple® today introduced an all-new 10.5-inch iPad Pro® and a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro, featuring the world’s most advanced display with ProMotion™ technology and incredible performance with the new A10X Fusion chip.... Read More
Professional Photographers of America renews Apple products benefit Press releases 

Professional Photographers of America renews Apple products benefit

ATLANTA, GA (PRWEB) MAY 11, 2017 – Members of Professional Photographers of America (PPA) can continue taking advantage of preferred pricing on the world’s most popular and advanced operating systems: Apple products and accessories.Discounts on business equipment are part of the nonprofit’s list of benefits offered to its 30,000 members. Apple Association Member Purchase Program perks include: Preferred pricing on... Read More
Apple introduces Clips: the fun, new way to create expressive videos on iOS New Products Press releases 

Apple introduces Clips: the fun, new way to create expressive videos on iOS

Cupertino, California — Apple today introduced Clips, a new app that makes it quick and fun for anyone to create expressive videos on iPhone and iPad. The app features a unique design for combining video clips, photos and music into great-looking videos to share with friends through the Messages app, or on Instagram, Facebook and other popular social networks. Clips... Read More
Finisher’s Corner: The Diversifying Photo Output Market – Digital Imaging Reporter Market research News 

Finisher’s Corner: The Diversifying Photo Output Market – Digital Imaging Reporter

Excerpt from the January, 2017, issue of Digital Imaging Reporter Photo retailers are competing with online companies for the sale of picture-taking systems and photo merchandise. How do they compete? Through photo output! Apple has embraced the ethos of modern picture makers who, ironically, are seeking a connection to the analog world. For those of us who studied analog technologies, print... Read More
Smartphone Camera Tech for 2017 – Digital Imaging Reporter Market research News 

Smartphone Camera Tech for 2017 – Digital Imaging Reporter

  Excerpt from a feature in Digital Imaging Reporter, January, 2017 If there’s one recent product that has changed the direction of photography the most, it’s the smartphone. Not only has the smartphone camera unleashed a new generation of snapshooters and citizen journalists, it’s created a whole new ecosystem of apps, accessories and services with valuations in the billions of... Read More
Sorry, Om, the camera industry was already changed a long time ago Opinion 

Sorry, Om, the camera industry was already changed a long time ago

In a recent New Yorker column, tech-industry legend Om Malik opined how the new Apple iPhone 7 “changed the camera industry forever.” He’s a little late to the party if he thinks camera companies are just now realizing the threat of the iPhone. Like many Silicon Valley tech industry pundits, Malik displays the type of flawed hindsight favoring  products and... Read More
Apple iPhone 7 Plus will bring light-field photos to the masses Opinion 

Apple iPhone 7 Plus will bring light-field photos to the masses

Apple introduced the iPhone 7 Plus, offering dual cameras for first time in an iPhone. The iPhone 7 has a six-element f/1.8 aperture 58mm lens, optical-image stabilization and 12-megapixel sensor, while the Plus version adds a second 12-megapixel camera with a 28mm wide-angle. The user will be able to choose a 2x optical zoom and a 10x digital zoom. The dual... Read More