ISO sensitivity and dual ISO in smartphones: Are they important?

ISO sensitivity and dual ISO in smartphones: Are they important?

ISO 409,600 – that’s what Huawei used to advertise with fervour for the P30 Pro and P40 Pro. At the same time, some professional DSLRs, which are several times more expensive that the handsets, “only” achieve ISO 102,400. So do Huawei’s smartphones deliver four times the performance in night shots? And is ISO sensitivity that important for smartphones? Spoiler alert: No! There may be just one exception.

Infrared camera in smartphones: how to shoot great infrared photos (with any smartphone)

Infrared camera in smartphones: how to shoot great infrared photos (with any smartphone)

The Photochrom mode in the OnePlus 8 Pro received very little attention initially before it was finally ‘rediscovered’ and caused quite a ruckus. Some might say that this is a kind of X-ray vision, where you will be able to snap photos through plastic and even through clothes, but that is not the whole story.

Gaming smartphones: do gaming modes actually boost performance?

Gaming smartphones: do gaming modes actually boost performance?

What would happen if we overclocked our smartphones? The idea sounds absurd at first and used to be the domain of gaming PCs, but more and more manufacturers are integrating “game” or “gaming” modes into their Android devices that supposedly boost or optimize the performance of their smartphones when a game is fired up. How does it actually work and the more important question is: does it work? This guide holds the answer to this most pressing question.

Xiaomi Mi 11: The first smartphone with Snapdragon 888 coming December 28

Xiaomi Mi 11: The first smartphone with Snapdragon 888 coming December 28

Xiaomi has just announced the official date of the Chinese launch of its next flagship smartphone, the Xiaomi Mi 11. The company recently confirmed via Weibo that the new high-end smartphone will be unveiled at an event on December 28. The timing of the launch ensures that the Mi 11 becomes the first smartphone to launch with the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC.

How to use Street View in split-screen mode on Google Maps

How to use Street View in split-screen mode on Google Maps

When searching for addresses in Google Maps, it’s a good idea to use both the Street View and the Live Map with your location. Until now, however, you had to constantly switch between the two features. Not any more! Thanks to a recent update, it is now possible to use Google Maps Live View and Street View in split-screen mode. Let’s see how it is done!

What is NFC? Everything you need to know about NFC technology

What is NFC? Everything you need to know about NFC technology

NFC is a fairly common feature on most mid-range and high-end smartphones of today. It has seen an increase in uptake as the online payment ecosystems proliferate across the globe. However, many of you still have several questions surrounding it. What is NFC? What is an NFC tag? In this article, we attempt to answer most of these queries.

Google 3D Animals: How to use Google AR feature with your phone

Google 3D Animals: How to use Google AR feature with your phone

Augmented reality isn’t limited to just capturing Pokémons or attempting a dry run at arranging furniture in your home without having to break a sweat. One of the most fun uses of this technology is to bring pets, famous athletes, and even dinosaurs right into the comfort of your home using Google search. Learn how to maximize this feature in this tutorial.