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Business Standard
15 hours ago
- Business Standard
Adobe brings computational photography to Apple iPhones with Project Indigo
Adobe's Project Indigo camera app brings computational photography for SLR-like look to images, pro-grade camera control, and previews of upcoming AI-powered editing tools Adobe Project Indigo app on iPhone Harsh Shivam New Delhi Adobe has launched a new camera app called Project Indigo, bringing computational photography capabilities to iPhones. The company said the app enables users to capture images with a natural SLR-like aesthetic and offers a comprehensive suite of manual camera controls. Project Indigo also includes Lightroom integration for advanced editing and a Technology Preview section for testing Adobe's upcoming AI-powered features. Adobe Project Indigo: App requirements Project Indigo is compatible with Pro models of the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13, and all models in the iPhone 14 and newer series. For the best experience, Adobe recommends using an iPhone 15 Pro or later. The app requires devices to run iOS 18.5 or newer. All supported iPhone models: iPhone 12 Pro/Pro Max iPhone 13 Pro/Pro Max iPhone 14 series iPhone 15 series iPhone 16 series Adobe Project Indigo: Details As a computational photography app, Project Indigo captures a burst of images and merges them into a single, high-quality photo with reduced noise and improved dynamic range. This processing occurs in the background, with minimal user input. Adobe said that pictures produced by Project Indigo using computational photography pipeline and artificial intelligence offers an SLR-like natural look. While this aesthetic is retained in JPEG format images, it is embedded as a rendering suggestion in raw DNG files. The camera app's viewfinder also offers a view of camera parameters that will be used for capture. Such as a live histogram of the scene, zebra striping that shows the user where there are over-exposed areas in the image, and a level to aid in capturing straight pictures. Built-in features of Adobe's Project Indigo app includes: Photo Mode: Designed for well-lit environments. Offers near-instant shutter response. Night Mode: Captures photos post-shutter press using longer exposures for low-light shots. Pro Controls: Users can manually set focus, ISO, shutter speed, exposure compensation, and white balance. Pro Controls in Night Mode allows frame count control during merging. Long Exposure mode: If the iPhone is mounted on a tripod, this allows the capture of synthetic long exposure effects like "water-into-silk". Super-resolution Zoom: Uses multi-frame super-resolution to recover detail loss from zooming. An 'SR' badge indicates when this is active. Lightroom Integration: Enables direct transfer to the Lightroom mobile app. DNGs are also fully compatible with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop. Adobe Project Indigo: Technology Preview The Technology Preview section, accessed via the Film Strip when viewing captured images, offers early access to experimental Adobe AI tools. Two features are currently available: AI Denoise: A mobile version of Adobe's desktop denoising tool found in Lightroom and Camera Raw. Requires DNG input and outputs a new DNG file. Not available on iPhone 12 Pro.
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Business Standard
15 hours ago
- Business Standard
Nothing Phone 3 to feature 'Glyph Matrix': What is it and how it may work
The Glyph Matrix appears to be a dot-matrix display replacing Nothing's signature Glyph Interface, and may support interactive features like mini games Harsh Shivam New Delhi British consumer technology brand Nothing has previewed its new 'Glyph Matrix' system, set to debut with the upcoming Nothing Phone 3. In a teaser shared on X (formerly Twitter), the company showcased what appears to be a dot-matrix-style LED display embedded near the top right corner of the phone's back panel. The teaser was accompanied by the phrase 'When light becomes language,' hinting that the new interface could support more than just notification alerts—possibly including custom animations or even simple interactive features like mini games such as Snake. This marks a major design shift from the Glyph Interface, which has been a core visual identity of Nothing Phones since the original model. The Glyph Interface used LED strips to provide visual feedback for notifications, charging status, and countdowns. The new Glyph Matrix, by contrast, appears to be a grid-based layout, suggesting a more versatile and dynamic use of lighting. Nothing is not the first company to experiment with a dot-matrix style display on the back of a smartphone. ASUS already offers a similar lighting system on its ROG phones, known as the AniMe Vision display. Nothing 'Come to Play' event: Details Nothing is set to launch the Phone 3 at its 'Come to Play' event on July 1. The event will also mark the debut of Nothing's first over-ear headphones, the Nothing Headphone 1. Date: July 1 Time: 10:30 pm IST Venue: London, UK Products: Nothing Phone 3, Headphone 1 Nothing Phone 3 Design: What to expect The new Glyph Matrix is shown to be placed near the top left of the back panel in Nothing's teaser, which raises questions about the final design—especially since previous reports suggested a triple rear camera housed in a circular module at the top centre. However, the Phone 3 is still expected to continue with Nothing's trademark transparent back panel. At last month's Android Show: I/O Edition, Nothing CEO Carl Pei offered a blurred look at the Phone 3 and described it as the company's first 'true flagship.' He also hinted at a more premium design incorporating glass and metal. Nothing Phone 3: Expected specifications Nothing recently confirmed that the Phone 3 will be powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset. The company claims this offers major performance gains over its predecessor—up to 88 per cent improvement in GPU performance, 33 per cent in CPU output, and 125 per cent jump in NPU efficiency for AI tasks, compared to the Phone 2. The new chip is also said to deliver better power efficiency and camera processing. Additionally, the Phone 3 will offer five years of OS updates and seven years of security patches, making it the longest-supported device in Nothing's line-up to date. Here are the expected specifications of the Nothing Phone 3: Display: 6.77-inch LTPO AMOLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, 3000nits peak brightness Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 RAM: 12GB Storage: up to 512GB Rear camera: Triple camera set up with 50MP primary Front camera: 32MP Battery: 5000mAh Charging: 50W wired, 20W wireless
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Business Standard
03-06-2025
- Business Standard
Google apps get Material 3 Expressive redesign ahead of Android 16 rollout
Gmail, Google Photos, and Messages apps are getting Material 3 Expressive UI updates, including floating toolbars, revamped icons, and new animations Harsh Shivam New Delhi Google has begun rolling out aesthetic changes to its apps based on the new Material 3 Expressive design language. Elements based on this new design philosophy have started appearing in apps such as Gmail, Google Photos, and Messages on Android devices. These updates include redesigned menus and list cards with rounded corners, floating toolbars, and smoother animations. Google introduced Material 3 Expressive last month at its first-ever 'Android Show: I/O Edition' event, branding it as the next big visual upgrade for Android 16. Built on the foundations of Material You, this new design language emphasises dynamic color theming, lively animations, responsive UI components, and updated typography to deliver a more personal and expressive user experience. At the time of announcement, Google had confirmed that Material 3 Expressive would extend beyond Android 16 to include Google's suite of apps—and these early updates reflect that rollout. Material 3 Expressive in Google apps: What is new Google Photos: The Google Photos app is receiving visual refinements aligned with Material 3 Expressive. Notably, opening an album now reveals a floating toolbar with Share, Add photos, and Edit options—previously located below the album cover. This change creates a cleaner, more organised layout. Another update is the inclusion of a 'Show QR Code' button when sharing an album. Announced earlier, this feature allows users to generate a QR code that others can scan to view and contribute to shared albums. Some users have started seeing Material 3 Expressive-inspired changes in Gmail. According to a report by 9To5Google, these include: Message lists now displayed on rounded-corner cards. The search bar, menu, and account switcher are layered separately from the content. A bolder 'Compose' floating action button. Updated swipe animations when archiving messages in the inbox. Google Messages: Google Messages is also receiving design enhancements. This includes: Conversation threads are now housed in rounded-corner containers, visually separating them from the app bar. The Plus menu has been redesigned, placing Gallery, GIFs, and Stickers in pill-shaped containers instead of circular icons. The emoji keyboard now features a unified button bar to toggle between Emoji, GIFs, Stickers, and Photomoji.
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Business Standard
29-04-2025
- Business Standard
CMF Phone 2 Pro: Nothing's modular phone returns with a new accessories kit
Unlike the CMF Phone 1's swappable back panels, the CMF Phone 2 Pro opts for a fixed design-yet retains its modularity through a new range of attachable accessories Harsh Shivam New Delhi Nothing has officially launched the CMF Phone 2 Pro in India, building on the modular design philosophy introduced with the CMF Phone 1. However, the company has taken a slightly different approach this time, moving away from interchangeable back panels in favour of a more polished, streamlined design—without compromising on customisation. CMF Phone 2 Pro: Modular design Unlike the CMF Phone 1, the CMF Phone 2 Pro features a fixed back panel, eliminating the option for swappable rear covers. While this may seem like a reduction in customisability, it results in a thinner, lighter device that delivers a more premium feel. Despite the panel being non-removable, the modularity element lives on. The phone retains its industrial design with visible screws along the edges and a signature wheel screw on the bottom-left corner. These allow users to attach a newly introduced 'Universal Cover'—a key component of the modular system. This cover includes magnetic coils, enabling seamless attachment of additional accessories. Once the Universal Cover is installed, users can snap on accessories like the 'Wallet and Stand,' which connects via magnets, or 'Interchangeable Lenses,' which slot into the raised camera module section. The Lanyard can be mounted either directly to the phone using the wheel screw or onto the Universal Cover. It's worth noting that most of the accessories made for the CMF Phone 1 are not compatible with the Phone 2 Pro due to design differences. While the first-generation model felt more experimental, the CMF Phone 2 Pro presents a more refined, user-friendly approach. It remains to be seen whether future models will support backward compatibility with this new accessory system. CMF Phone 2 Pro: Price and availability 8GB RAM + 128GB storage: Rs 18,999 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: Rs 20,999 Colours: Orange (dual tone), White (dual tone), Black (frosted glass texture), Light Green (frosted glass texture) CMF Phone 2 Pro: From May 5 on e-commerce platform Flipkart, and select retailers including Croma and Vijay Sales. CMF Phone 2 Pro: Specifications View this post on Instagram A post shared by BSTech (@bstechofficial)
