Samsung Announces Galaxy Grand 2 New Smartphone
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has today announced the Galaxy Grand 2, a device that offers an optimal large-screen experience on a portable, compact smartphone. The Galaxy Grand 2 provides improved HD viewing experience, enhanced performance, and many other intuitive features. The Galaxy Grand 2 boasts a 5.25” screen with a 16:9 HD ratio, perfect for watching movies, playing games and e-reading. Multi Window takes multitasking to the next level by maximising the benefits of the large screen as well as enabling users to run one application in two windows at the same time. The Galaxy Grand 2 delivers superior performance with a more powerful Quad Core 1.2GHz processor…
Mobile Photography Flickr Group Showcase – TheAppWhisperer (TAW) – November 24, 2013
We have just finished curating this weeks’ Flickr Group Showcase, our 42nd of the year and once again, it is outstanding and full of incredible mobile photography and art. It is a joy to curate and a pleasure to view. If you would like to be considered for our weekly Flickr Group Showcase, please upload your images to our dedicated Flickr group, for this section, here. With many thanks to our Flickr Group Showcase Sponsors – Olloclip.com Each image can be viewed on Flickr by clicking on the relevant artist below: Nick Kenrick, devine1225aaa, Ali Jardine, Lola Mitchell, myshutterrocks, Antii Tassberg, Erika Brothers, Natali Prosvetova, Lanie Heller, egraphic2011 (Bob Weil),…
KickStarter – Daguerreotype & Ambrotype Inspired Mirror & Glass iPrints – iPhoneArt.com
Our friends and colleagues at iPhoneArt.com have launched a KickStarter campaign in order to raise enough money to create high end print products. They have been developing new printing techniques for digital art and photography for several years. Their focus on mobile arts has enabled them to design two new products that will be accessible to all. They have a target of $30,000 and have some way to go, they’re currently on $3,037 with 27 days to go and as with most Kickstarter projects, it will not be funded if the target is not reached. You can find out more here. Supporting Video
Alayer (Photo App) Now Available For iPad
Loran Dyrmishi today announces Alayer 1.0 for iPad, an essential tool that will give anyone unprecedented control over the aesthetics of their photos. With Alayer, you can elevate your simple snapshots while enjoying the benefits of a streamlined photo editing workflow. Add an infinity of layers on your photos. Featuring more than 80 customizable textures, Alayer offers 15 different blending modes.With Alayer you can choose your Own Textures or other Images to Blend with your photo. Alyaer for iPad retails for $0.99/£0.69 and you can download it here. “Alayer really lets individuals unleash their inner artist,” said Loran. “We’ve included a roster of unique tools to help the users…
LoryStripes – iOS Photo Effects App – Updated – We Have Promo Codes To Giveaway!
Pixite LLC, in partnership with Italian architect and designer Laurent Rosset, today announce LoryStripes 1.1, an update to their leading photo effects app for iOS. LoryStripes allows users to completely reinvent their photos through a dynamic technique using graphically mesmerizing three-dimensional stripes. Users can alter, enhance and embellish their images by selecting from an assortment of intriguing 3D graphic ribbons and stripes. Version 1.1 now supports both the iPhone and the iPad. This is a free update, if you have previously downloaded this app. If not, we have promo codes to giveaway! Would you like one? If you would like to get your hands on a code for free, please…
iSights Column – “Kirk or Picard?” – An Interview With The Incredibly Talented And fellow Sci-Fi fan – Fabio D’Andrea/Fastcomet By Janine Graf
Oh wow, what an interview! We’re delighted to publish the first (of many) interviews by Janine Graf with fellow mobile photographers for her fantastic iSights Column that she has with us here at theappwhisperer.com. I love it, thank you to both Janine and Fabio for their fabulous collaboration. Over to you Janine (foreword by Joanne Carter). Hi everybody! When Joanne Carter and I were in the brainstorming stage for my iSights column, one of the ideas I mentioned was conducting interviews of some of my favorite mobile photographers. I am truly excited to announce that I have my first interview for the column! Fabio D’Andrea (a.k.a. Fastcomet) has graciously…
Jason Bell The Photographer That Captured The Royal Christening Shares His Tips
This was an incredibly interesting interview that I read on the BBC news site a few days ago. Award-winning photographer Jason Bell was the only person invited to capture the christening of Prince George. He gives his top 10 tips for budding photographers. Jason lists ten tips, all very valid. In keeping with not selling yourself short, staying very professional, education and so much more – don’t miss it – go here.
An Intimate Exhibition Features 10 Artists during Art Basel Miami through January 31 2014
It’s fitting that the Lord Balfour hotel in South Beach host an art exhibit entitled ‘WORD’ from December 1 – January 31. Why? Well, step into the hotel and you will immediately see a key design detail – an almost origami like scroll on the ceiling that includes several famous quotes from Lord Balfour and Winston Churchill. Balfour coined a few phrases that linger today: “Make it short and sweet“ is etched into mirrors in the loos. A book of letters was published in 1992 between Balfour and Lady Elcho – who were said to be “greater than friends and less than lovers” scandalous for the time and titles. So hosting an exhibition…
Art Set – An Intriguing App For iPad – Updated
Art Set is a popular app for artists and their iPads. It’s uncomplicated but full of quality complete with pens, pencils, pastels, 3D textured oil paints, blending tools and more. It’s just been updated, check out What’s New below: This is a free update, if you have previously downloade this app, if not, you can download it here. It retails for $0.99/£0.69. What’s New? – completely new graphics engine with incredible levels of expression and realism – support for retina displays with high resolution canvas on retina screens at near 4 Mega pixels (1728 x 2304) – blending tools have much more variety – unlimited undo – eraser much faster…
Photo Collage HD Pro – iOS Photo App – Temporarily Free
Photo Collage HD Pro – Frame Maker, Grid Creator & Pic Editor is a no-nonsense picture framing app. It allows you to stitch multiple photos into a single one, select from various layout, social media sharing and more. Usually this app retails for $0.99/£0.69 but today it’s free. Click here to download.
