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Express Tribune
9 hours ago
- Express Tribune
Adobe Project Indigo: A free-to-use iPhone app for SLR-style photos
Adobe has launched a new computational photography camera app for iPhones, offering users a powerful tool to capture high-quality, natural-looking photos. The app, named Project Indigo, is free to download and currently available for iPhone 12 Pro models and newer, with Adobe recommending optimal use on an iPhone 15 Pro or later. The app was developed in part by Marc Levoy, a renowned figure in mobile imaging who previously helped transform the Google Pixel camera's capabilities. Now an Adobe Fellow, Levoy worked alongside senior scientist Florian Kainz to build the app under Adobe Labs. The project was announced on Adobe's website through a technical blog. Unlike most Adobe products, Project Indigo does not require users to log into an Adobe account, allowing immediate access to its features. Indigo leverages computational photography to improve image quality by capturing a burst of photos and combining them to produce a final image with enhanced dynamic range and reduced noise. The app aims to deliver a 'natural, SLR-like' aesthetic and includes full manual controls for focus, ISO, shutter speed, and white balance — features aimed at enthusiasts and professionals alike. Adobe Labs releases an experimental digital photography app Project Indigo ( to showcase breakthrough innovations, including reflection removal, which is being published at CVPR this week. Check out this blog: — Adobe Research (@AdobeResearch) June 13, 2025 In the technical blog post, Levoy and Kainz outlined how the app processes images to retain a natural look, explaining key elements of its image pipeline. They noted that Project Indigo is intended as both a standalone tool and a testbed for features that may appear in other Adobe products. Experimental tools under consideration include a reflection removal button, portrait mode enhancements, and eventually, video recording capabilities. 'This is the beginning of a journey for Adobe – towards an integrated mobile camera and editing experience that takes advantage of the latest advances in computational photography and AI,' wrote Levoy and Kainz. The team's vision is to bridge the gap between casual mobile shooters and advanced photographers, offering an app that balances accessibility with powerful photographic control. An Android version is also in development. For now, Project Indigo marks Adobe's most significant foray into mobile camera software, reflecting the growing importance of AI-driven photography tools in both consumer and professional imaging.
GSM Arena
a day ago
- GSM Arena
Report: Samsung was shocked by Google's switch to TSMC for future Tensor chips
Samsung foundries manufactured the first four Google Tensor chips – the G1 through G4 that were used in the Pixel 6 through Pixel 9 series. Now insiders are saying that Google has switched alliances and the next five generations, Tensor G5 through G9, will be fabbed by TSMC – these will be used in the Pixel 10 (coming later this year) to Pixel 14 series. This reportedly came as a shock to executives over at Samsung who are now convening meetings to analyze what went wrong and to chart possible paths to recovery. Besides Samsung's Exynos division, Google was the last major chipset client to exclusively use Samsung foundries. Qualcomm still uses them for the occasional Snapdragon, but it's the likes of Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and 6 Gen 3 – everything else, the flagship chips especially, has gone over to TSMC. Other companies such as Nvidia used Samsung for GPU dies, but moved over to TSMC several years ago – the one major exception being Nintendo Switch 2's Tegra T239 chip, but that is fabbed on an old 8nm node. So, what next? Google will be getting 3nm Tensor G5 chips for the Pixel 10 models coming later this year. Samsung seems to have also lost the modem business to MediaTek – Pixel 10 phones will reportedly use MediaTek T900 modems instead (although some rumors still point to an Exynos modem). As for the GPU, that will come from Imagination. Tensor G5 will focus on improving efficiency rather than bringing more performance – that task will be left for the Tensor G6. Google is also working on a Tensor chip for smartwatches, though it's not clear which foundry will be used for that one. As for Samsung, the foundries are reportedly seeing improved yields from the 2nm GAA ('Gate All Around') node. This is good news for the Exynos 2600, which will reportedly be featured in the Galaxy S26 series – if that chip performs well, it can become a showcase of what Samsung's foundries can do, which will help when the company tries to lure old customers away from TSMC. Source (in Korean) | Via
GSM Arena
3 days ago
- GSM Arena
Google Pixel 10 series to come with an upgraded ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
The Pixel 9 smartphones launched last year came with upgraded biometrics as Google switched some models from an optical fingerprint scanner to an ultrasonic type. The upcoming Pixel 10 series will continue to feature ultrasonic fingerprint readers, but they will be better than the ones we have on the Pixel 9 series. According to a report by Android Headlines, the ultrasonic fingerprint scanner on the Google Pixel 10 series will be "faster than before." The publication doesn't tell us the supplier of this upgraded ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, but regardless, it should improve the password-less unlocking experience on the Pixel 10 lineup, even with wet fingers. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner While Google has upgraded the ultrasonic fingerprint readers on the Pixel 10 series, it has retained the face recognition feature on smartphones, which, although not as good as Apple's Face ID, is secure enough for banking apps to use. Google Pixel 10 leaked render (Source: Android Headlines) The Google Pixel 10 series is rumored to be unveiled on August 20, and the lineup reportedly includes the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Like last year, this year's Fold will likely use a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for biometric authentication. Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Source
Android Authority
3 days ago
- Android Authority
5 Android phones you should buy instead of Trump's T1 Phone
Joe Maring / Android Authority There's a new Android phone on the block, and it's an … interesting one. On June 16, the Trump Organization announced the T1 Phone. It's an Android phone part of the new Trump Mobile brand, described as a 'sleek, gold smartphone engineered for performance and proudly designed and built in the United States.' In reality, the T1 Phone looks like a bit of a mess. Beyond the gaudy brushed gold design, the specs aren't anything to write home about. There's a 6.8-inch AMOLED display (with an unknown resolution), a 5,000mAh battery, 20W 'fast charging,' and a 50MP primary camera that's paired with a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro lens. And that's not to mention that the T1 is almost certainly manufactured overseas, despite the claim that it's made in the US. Trump's T1 Phone is set to release in August for $499 (with a down payment of $100), and if even a small part of you is thinking about buying it, let me stop you right there. Rather than Trump's new phone, here are five other Android phones you should buy instead. Which Android phone would you buy instead of Trump's T1 Phone? 0 votes Google Pixel 9a NaN % Samsung Galaxy S24 FE NaN % Moto G Stylus (2025) NaN % HMD Fusion NaN % Punkt MC02 NaN % Other (let us know in the comments) NaN % Google Pixel 9a Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Perhaps the best alternative to the Trump phone is the Google Pixel 9a. It has the same $499 price tag yet is objectively better than the T1 Phone in almost every conceivable way. Specs-wise, there's no competition here. It's hard to gauge how performant the T1 is without knowing its chipset, but the Tensor G4 chip in the Pixel 9a is almost certainly better than Trump's handset. There's also a larger 5,100 mAh battery, 23W wired and 7.5W wireless charging, and a 48MP primary camera + 13MP ultrawide camera combo that's bound to put the T1's camera setup to shame. The software experience is also a lot better on the Pixel 9a. The T1 Phone ships with Android 15 and has no official update policy for the number of Android OS upgrades or security patches it'll receive in the future. The Pixel 9a, meanwhile, is already running Android 16 and will keep getting updates through 2032. Plus, if you don't like the idea of having your phone tied so closely to Google, you can always install Graphene OS on the Pixel 9a, preventing Google from gathering so much of your personal data. Paul Jones / Android Authority There have been some recent concerns about Google Pixel phones and battery swelling issues, but if after-sales support is a concern for you, Google handily wins here. Google has a proven track record for taking care of any issues as they pop up, and you can always extend the default one-year warranty with Google's Preferred Care insurance plan. Comparatively, we have no idea how Trump Mobile will handle this sort of thing. The Google Pixel 9a is one of our favorite Android phones of the year, and if you have a budget of $500, it really is the best phone you can buy at this price. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Ryan Haines / Android Authority If you have a little bit more to spend and aren't thrilled with the Pixel 9a for whatever reason, another great option to consider is the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. The S24 FE normally retails for $650, but you can currently purchase it for just $525, which is an incredible price for everything it offers. Where Trump's T1 Phone has a display with a mystery resolution, which could be amazing or total garbage, we know the Galaxy S24 FE has an outstanding display. The 6.7-inch size is larger than the Pixel 9a and similar to the T1 Phone. With an AMOLED panel, 1080 x 2340 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 1,900 nits of brightness, the S24 FE's screen is one of the best in its class. It also has excellent performance, good battery life, and a strong camera setup — consisting of a 50MP primary camera, 8MP telephoto camera, and 12MP ultrawide camera. The Pixel 9a is a more reliable overall camera phone, but the Galaxy S24 FE is still much more capable than what you'll get with Trump's smartphone. C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Galaxy S24 FE Like Google, Samsung also delivers on the software front. The Galaxy S24 FE currently runs Android 15 and will continue to receive Android updates and important security patches through 2031. There are also ample AI features as part of Samsung's Galaxy AI suite. The Pixel 9a is the better choice if camera quality is your number one concern (and if you prefer a smaller phone), but if you want a big display, snappy performance, and lots of AI features, the Galaxy S24 FE is an easy recommendation — and well worth an extra $25 over the T1 Phone. Moto G Stylus (2025) Ryan Haines / Android Authority Google and Samsung may be the two most prominent names in the Android world, but Motorola has a big presence, too. Not all of its phones are winners, but the recently released Moto G Stylus (2025) is pretty great — and it just happens to walk all over the T1 Phone. The Moto G Stylus comes in quite a bit cheaper than the T1 Phone at just $400, yet it matches or bests almost all of the T1's specs. The 6.7-inch AMOLED panel looks great, the 5,000mAh battery offers reliable endurance, and the 68W wired charge speeds are ridiculously fast. The 50MP primary and 13MP ultrawide cameras are also surprisingly good. Ryan Haines / Android Authority Beyond the spec sheet, the hardware is strong, too. The Gibraltar Sea faux leather back is a stunningly saturated blue that, if you ask me, runs laps around the cheap-looking gold finish on the T1 Phone. Motorola's phone is also more durable, featuring an IP68 dust/water resistance rating and a MIL-STD 810H military-grade durability rating. Plus, like the name suggests, the Moto G Stylus (2025) also comes with a bundled stylus that's stored inside the phone when you aren't using it. Motorola's update policy is perhaps the biggest weakness here, but if you don't mind receiving just two Android updates and three years of security patches (which is probably longer than what the T1 will get), the Moto G Stylus (2025) is a better and cheaper phone than the T1. It's an easy pick. HMD Fusion Rita El Khoury / Android Authority I already touched on it earlier, but it's worth reiterating a big question around Trump's T1 Phone: What happens when something goes wrong? What happens if you break your screen? If there's a battery issue? There's zero information about this on the Trump Mobile website, which isn't a particularly good sign. If these questions are top of mind for you when buying a phone, you should check out the HMD Fusion. Unlike most Android phones available today (including the T1 Phone), the HMD Fusion is incredibly user-repairable. You can easily replace the phone's screen, battery, charging port, speaker, and back cover. Spare parts are readily sold by iFixit, and they're affordable, too (a new battery is just $33 and a new screen costs $57). Unlike most Android phones available today, the HMD Fusion is incredibly user-repairable. Another cool feature of the HMD Fusion is that it can be customized with modular accessories, including a gaming controller and a high-tech flash ring. The specs aren't the best out there, but considering how cheap the Fusion is, they're solid enough. You get a 6.56-inch LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a 108MP rear camera, a 5,000mAh battery, 33W wired charging, and expandable storage via a microSD card. For a phone that costs just $300, that's a pretty solid package. The Galaxy S24 FE and Pixel 9a are much better phones for fast performance, great cameras, and long-term software updates (the Fusion will only get updated through Android 16), but if you want to keep things more affordable and want a phone you can easily fix yourself, the HMD Fusion is one of the best options out there. Punkt MC02 Adamya Sharma / Android Authority The last alternative to the Trump T1 Phone I'd recommend looking at is the Punkt MC02. Unlike the other phones mentioned here, the Punkt MC02 doesn't run a traditional version of Android. Instead, it's powered by Apostrophy OS — a version of Graphene OS with its own suite of security-focused applications and services. That includes a built-in VPN, in-depth privacy controls, and limiting applications from accessing any personal data they would otherwise have access to on a 'normal' Android phone. The Punkt MC02 doesn't ship with the Google Play Store or any Google apps pre-installed, but if you'd like, you can still easily access all of those things — it just requires a couple of extra steps in the name of enhanced security. As far as specs go, the Punkt MC02 isn't all that exciting. But that's also not the point. If you want one of the most privacy-centric phones on the market today, you'll be hard-pressed to find something better than what Punkt is offering. The Punkt MC02 costs $599, making it a bit more expensive than the T1 Phone. But it's important to remember that Punkt offers a load of privacy features you simply won't get with Trump's phone, and if that's important to you, Punkt is far and away the better option. Don't buy Trump's T1 Phone I could keep going on and on about other Android phones I think you should buy instead of Trump's smartphone. The OnePlus 13R is just $100 more and one of my favorite Android phones of the entire year. The Samsung Galaxy A36 5G isn't a perfect device, but with a nicer design, better display, and lower price than the T1, it's a much better choice overall. Hell, even if you're a diehard Android user, I'd recommend buying the iPhone 16e over the T1 Phone any day of the week. The T1 Phone is not an Android phone you should spend your money on. I say that not because of the politics surrounding the T1 Phone, but rather as someone who has been writing about and covering Android phones for over a decade. Beyond the mediocre specs and uncompetitive price, the vibes of the T1 Phone are just off. The official render looks like a rushed Photoshop job (and a bad one at that), critical information like the display resolution and chipset are nowhere to be found, and the copy on the Trump Mobile website is laughable (in one section, the 5,000mAh battery is referred to as '5000mAh long life camera'). Remove the Trump affiliation from the T1 Phone, and my above list of recommended alternatives remains the same. This is not an Android phone you should spend your money on. If you're in the market for something new, just get one of the other phones mentioned here. You'll be glad you did.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Forbes
Android 16 Update Causing Big Problems For Pixel Owners
Google Pixel owners are struggling to wake their phones Google's Android 16 update is causing serious issues for some owners of Google Pixel phones, with people struggling to wake their handsets. The new operating system was released last week, with Google's own Pixel handsets the first to receive the update. But it seems some Pixel owners have become the canary in the coal mine, with many reporting problems with the update. 'Twice yesterday and already one time today when I go [to] wake up my phone the screen takes more than 5 seconds to turn on,' writes one Pixel 9 Pro XL owner on Reddit. 'Once I unlock the phone it seems to behave normally. If I press the power button to turn off the screen and try to turn it back on I get the same behavior.' Many others are reporting the same or similar problems with waking the phone on the Reddit thread. 'The phone doesn't seem to wake when I put my thumb on the fingerprint scanner,' wrote another Pixel owner. 'Have to press the power button to wake the phone then it'll scan my thumb. Very annoying!' On my own Pixel 8a I've noticed similar problems since installing the Android 16 update. Sometimes pressing a finger on the fingerprint scanner doesn't wake the phone, at other times the phone does unlock but the screen brightness is turned right down, making it very difficult to see what's on screen. This has made it impossible to answer a ringing phone on more than one occasion. The only way to solve the problems with Android 16 on Pixel phones is to restart the device. This seems to temporarily solve the issues with unlocking the handset, although in my experience it's likely to reoccur a few hours later and isn't a permanent solution. Teething problems aren't uncommon with new operating system releases, so it's likely Google will address the issue in a forthcoming update to Android 16. In the meantime, all owners can do is restart their devices when it occurs. If you've not already updated your Pixel phone to Android 16 it might be worth waiting until Google issues a patch. The problems with Android 16 compound what was already a thoroughly underwhelming update from Google. Many users are struggling to even notice the difference between Android 16 and its predecessor, with users opening threads on the Pixel Phone support forum questioning why they're seeing no changes. That's probably because Google has postponed the implementation of two of Android 16's biggest features. The visual refresh, dubbed Material 3, isn't now due to arrive until the fall. A new live notifications feature that alerts you how long it will be until, say, a food delivery or an Uber driver arrives is also yet to be implemented. Most of the new features that did arrive last week are subtle, such as improvements in support for people using hearing devices and a new advanced protection mode that guards against online threats. Google has been approached for comment on the problems with Android 16.
