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In OuttaFocus, we go beyond our in-depth reviews where we find out if the camera on a new smartphone is good or bad. Instead, join us on a more personal journey as we discuss what they are like to use, the photos you can take, what makes us love them, and how they can make you more creative. You’ll find a new entry every other Saturday.
I love this new iPhone camera feature. Here’s why I’ll never use it
The chance to change Photographic Styles on the iPhone after taking a photo is fun, but it comes with an annoying downside that's a deal breaker for me.
I’m so glad I didn’t ignore the iPhone 16’s Camera Control
I almost shrugged the iPhone 16's new Camera Control off as a bit useless, but after seeing how it works with the updated Photographic Styles, I'm converted.
Goodbye, iPhone 15 Pro Max. Why did I barely know you?
My iPhone 15 Pro Max hasn't been my go-to camera despite it taking some fantastic photos. I've got an idea why the iPhone 16 Pro Max may be different.
I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold to indulge in my hobby, and fell in love with it
I used the Pixel 9 Pro Fold during a stay in Germany, where I had fun shooting photos of cars. Google's new folding phone turned out to be amazing at it.
How AI has quietly transformed this one camera feature on your phone
Special AI camera modes are everywhere at the moment, but something more interesting is happening behind the scenes to our cameras.
The Pixel 9’s top camera feature makes me very uncomfortable
Google is leaning heavily on the new AI-driven Add Me mode to sell the Pixel 9's camera, but this reliance makes me uncomfortable for several reasons.
One amazing photo showed me what’s wrong with Samsung’s cameras
When I took the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and another folding phone to a car event, one photo showed me where Samsung is going wrong with its cameras.
The worst gadget of 2024 has a killer camera feature
The Rabbit R1 isn't very good, but beneath the mediocre camera hides a really cool feature that just might make it worth buying after all.
I tried using a phone with a 2MP camera. These were the 5 worst things about it
I set myself a task: use a 2MP phone camera in 2024. I quickly discovered just how bad things were with phone cameras 20 years ago.
I used a phone you should only buy for the incredible camera
The Huawei Pura 70 Ultra isn't a phone for the unprepared, but as a camera, it's spectacular. See why it should be your next camera, but not your next phone.
I used an iPad as my main camera, and what happened amazed me
I used the iPad Air (2024) as my main camera, but little did I know it would make me question how good the iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera is.
My Google Pixel phone turned my photos into AI nightmares
Will AI take over the world? Who knows. But after using the Pixel 8a's Magic Editor on photos of animals, I'm more scared of it than ever.
The Apple Watch is the best iPhone camera accessory you didn’t know you needed
Is it possible a smartwatch can help you take more interesting and unique photos? Yes, thanks to an Apple Watch feature that doesn't get spoken about enough.
How this surprise OnePlus feature changed my smartphone photos forever
It's an easily ignored feature, but the OnePlus 12's Master Mode is way more than just another Pro camera mode — and using it has changed my photos forever.
I think I took a photo of a ghost with my smartphone
I managed to take three photos with the Xiaomi 14 Ultra of something so unearthly, so weird that it sent shivers down my spine. But what actually was it?
I turned my phone into a camera, and I don’t want to go back
What happens when you take one of 2024's best smartphone cameras and add a wild photography accessory to it? Something incredible, that's what.
What they don’t tell you about wearing a camera on your face
We're all used to taking photos with our phones. But what about using a camera that's strapped to your face? It's unique, weird, and wonderful.
How bad is a 2012 iPhone camera in 2023? Take a look for yourself
After finding an old Apple iPhone 5, I used the camera alongside the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Galaxy S23 Ultra, and OnePlus 11. Here's how things have changed.
I finally figured out why I don’t love the iPhone 14 Pro’s camera
After a year with the iPhone 14 Pro's camera, I've worked out what it is that has stopped me from loving it like I did older iPhone cameras.
I tried to replace my GoPro with this new phone and its clever camera
The Asus Zenfone 10's camera has a gimbal for steady, shake-free video. But can it come close to matching a GoPro? I found out.
How Huawei and Leica made me fall in love with mobile photography
In a world where smartphone and photography partnerships are more common than ever, none are as meaningful as the one Huawei and Leica once shared.
Senior Mobile Writer
Andy is a Senior Writer at Digital Trends, where he concentrates on mobile technology, a subject he has written about for almost a decade. During that time he has seen the evolution from 2G to 5G, reviewed dozens of smartphones, worn dozens of smartwatches (not at the same time), and visited many manufacturers and events all over the world. A multi-year veteran of Mobile World Congress, CES, IFA, and Baselworld trade shows, Andy always has a strong opinion on the mobile industry, and is excited about its future.