How to access the Galaxy S10’s ultrawide-angle from WhatsApp

How to access the Galaxy S10’s ultrawide-angle from WhatsApp

If you use a smartphone with multiple rear cameras, you’ll notice that there’s usually no option to switch from one lens to another when taking a photo from a particular app. This is also the case with the Galaxy S10, but there is good news: WhatsApp allows you to use the device’s ultra wide-angle lens. Learn how in this article

The 100x zoom fairy tale: smartphone focal lengths and optical zoom explained

The 100x zoom fairy tale: smartphone focal lengths and optical zoom explained

Smartphones equipped with optical zoom are very much in vogue today – as are the total fantasy values that manufacturers print on their advertising campaigns for maximum engagement. What does “100x” even mean under such circumstances? We investigate the question of focal lengths, zoom levels, and optical zoom in smartphones.