Google + Nik Software Acquisition – Official Statement From Nik Software
Nik Software have published their official response to the Google/Nik Software acquisition. Here it is in full: ‘We are pleased to announce that Google has acquired Nik Software. For nearly 17 years, we’ve been guided by our motto, “photography first”, as we worked to build world class digital image editing tools. We’ve always aspired to share our passion for photography with everyone, and with Google’s support we hope to be able to help many millions more people create awesome pictures. We’re incredibly grateful for all of your support and hope you’ll join us on the next phase of our journey as part of Google. All our best! The Nik Software…
Jony Ive To Design New Leica M Camera
Well, we are not surprised by this news but definitely excited. We’ve known for many years how Apple feels about Leica cameras and so it was no surprise to learn at Leica’s special event last night at Photokina (where theappwhisperer is right now) that Dr Andreas Kaufmann from Leica announced they’ve got a very special limited edition version of the Leica M planned, one that will be designed by Jony Ive – Senior Vice President, Industrial Design at Apple. The downside is that when they say ‘limited’ they really do mean limited. In fact only one camera will be produced and will likely be auctioned off for charity. However, this…
Slow Shutter Cam – Our Daily App Giveaway
Welcome once again to our Daily App Giveaway section of theappwhisperer. We value our readers so much and that’s why we want to share our love of apps with you. Each day we give away free apps, better make us your home page 😉 Today, we’re giving away Slow Shutter Cam apps, each worth $0.99/£0.69. Slow Shutter Cam brings new life into your device’s photo toolbox by letting you capture a variety of amazing slow shutter speed effects that you only thought you could get with a DSLR. Would you like to try it for free? Join our ever expanding Twitter followers and Facebook fans, RETWEET THIS POST and send…
Triggertrap – Temporary Price Drop
Triggertrap is an excellent app, allowing you to trigger you camera with your smartphone and make use of more than 12 different triggering modes. This app usually retails for $9.99/£5.99 but it is currently available for only $4.99/£2.99. Click here to download. Features You can trigger using: • Time Lapse • Eased Timelapse (timelapses with acceleration!) • Distance-lapse (take a photo every 30 ft/m) • Vibration and shock sensors • Sound detection (Clap to take a photo!) • Facial Recognition sensor • Motion detection • Magnetic & metallic detectors • Long-Exposure HDR** • Long-Exposure HDR Timelapse • Bulb ramping • Star Trail mode • Cable Release (press to…
Real Halftone – Temporarily Free
Real Halftone is an full-fledged app that generates a haltone dot. You can select a dot shape and adjust screen angle of CMYK colors to make a variety of halftone dot photographs. Moire pattern are seen depending on the screen angle of each colors. I recommend a retina display supported device, it makes you see more detailed halftone dots. This app usually retails for $3.99/£2.49 but at the moment you can pick it up for free. Click here to download.
Google Buys Nik Software – Acquires Snapseed
I don’t know one mobile photo app user that doesn’t love Snapseed and it seems Google fell in love too. According to The Verge, ‘Google has agreed to acquire Nik Software for an undisclosed amount’. You can read more here.
iPhone 5 Pre-Orders Top Two Million in First 24 Hours
Apple today announced pre-orders of its iPhone 5 topped two million in just 24 hours, more than double the previous record of one million held by iPhone 4S. Demand for iPhone 5 exceeds the initial supply and while the majority of pre-orders will be delivered to customers on September 21, many are scheduled to be delivered in October. iPhone 5 is the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever, completely redesigned to feature a stunning new 4-inch Retina display; an Apple-designed A6 chip for blazing fast performance; and ultrafast wireless technology*—all while delivering even better battery life.** “iPhone 5 pre-orders have shattered the previous record held by iPhone 4S and the customer…
Schneider Kreuznach Introduce New Polarizing Filter For The iPhone
Schneider-Kreuznach presents its first filter designed especially for lenses on mobile devices at photokina 2012. The B+W Smart-Pro is a circular polarizing filter that can be mounted on all current iPhones and iPads as well as other smartphones and tablet PCs. The filter system is “clicked” onto a small magnetic ring that is first fitted around the lens on the smartphone or tablet. The filter can then be attached and aligned quickly and easily as required. It works on all small camera lenses with a maximum diameter of 8 millimeters. The B+W Smart-Pro polarizing filter features the same high quality as all B+W products. It eliminates reflections and…
A Day In The Life of Tal Shafik – A Very Talented Mobile Photographer From Tel Aviv
Welcome to our very exciting column on theappwhisperer.com. This section entitled ‘A day in the life of …’ and this is where we take a look at some hugely influential, interesting and accomplished individuals in the mobile photography world. People that we think you will love to learn more about. This is our fifty fifth installment of the series, you can read the others here if you have missed them so far. Tal is a 30 year old editor living in Tel Aviv, Israel. He has no experience in traditional photography but as you can see a lot of talent in mobile photography. He also enjoys writing, reading and watching…
You May Also Like
Mobile Photography Interview – A Day in the Life of Armineh Hovanesian from Glendale, California
Mobile Photography Interview – A Day In The Life of Lynette Jackson – A Very Talented Mobile Photographer with a Unique Style
Mobile Photography Interview – A Day in the Life of Jill Lian from New York, United States
iLapse – Time Lapse Video Creator – Updated
iLapse is a very popular photo app for your iOS device and it has just been updated withh a full resolution Photo Sequence recording option. You can toggle recording between HD Video or Full Resolution Photo Sequence by selecting the new camera icon. This is a free update, if you have previously downloaded this app. If not, you can download it here. It retails for $1.99/£1.49/download.
