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Welcome to Mobile Photography Week 2022 at Android Police. Throughout this week, we'll be bringing you various articles about the state of mobile photography in 2022, including how-to guides, explainers, deep dives, and more into where smartphone cameras are right now and where they're heading. Photography has come a long way since the introduction of Android, and it remains one of the key battlegrounds for the world's biggest phone manufacturers.

Every smartphone company wants to improve its camera capabilities to ensure it's the smartphone of choice for your next purchase. Each has a different tactic to make its way into your photography arsenal. Motorola has just introduced the world's first 200MP camera, Samsung makes a big fuss about its Galaxy S22 Ultra's telephoto capabilities, and Sony focuses on its video filming skills. Then there's Google trying to improve its Pixel photography experience bit by bit, including new features such as Real Tone, designed to improve portraits for every skin color.

You're reading our hub of everything we're writing for Mobile Photography Week 2022, and below you'll find all the articles we've published so far. We've got lots planned whether you have a passing interest in smartphone photography or whether it's your number one passion. We should have something for everyone, so keep checking back through until August 28.

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  • How to become a filmmaker, making photo books, and 2030's best camera phone

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    • Creating photo books with Google Photos: 6 tips to make your albums shine

      Sometimes, the most magical way to look at your best photos and memories is still the physical photo book. It might even be the best present you could make for friends and family. Here is a collection of the best tips to make your greatest and most memorable photos shine in your physical Google Photos album.

      Creating photo books with Google Photos: 6 tips to make your albums shine

    • What does 2030's best camera phone look like?

      Bigger sensors? More computations? The best stills we'll ever get to see? There are promises being made about the next ten years in mobile imaging. Let's see if we can get a hold of what's in store for us as users of these new technologies.

      What does 2030's best camera phone look like?

  • Google Photos editing tips, shooting in RAW, and the joy of instant photos

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    • How I embraced mobile photography through instant photos

      Instant photographs from Kodak or Polaroid cameras aren't just an artifact of their time as the popularity of Instax shows. Turns out you can bring that experience right to the pictures you've taken on your phone!

      How I embraced mobile photography through instant photos

  • Gaming phones as cameras and foldables for photo accessibility

    • Can gaming phones compete as a photographer's delight?

      Does a gaming phone have the capability to compete with the top-end camera phones right now? We look at some of the top picks on the market right now if you're into mobile gaming, and we see what their cameras are truly capable of.

      Can gaming phones compete as a photographer's delight?

  • Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and the features of Google's camera app

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    • What features are in Google's camera app and how do you use them?

      Google’s camera app is one of the most used photography tools worldwide, so what does it offer that other services don’t? Here we dive into the benefits of using the original Google camera app, looking at all its key features you need to know about.

      What features are in Google's camera app and how do you use them?

  • OIS vs. EIS, photo editing tips, and the best AR apps for photography

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    • 8 best AR games and apps on Android for spicing up your photos

      It’s known that every photo is improved if it has a dinosaur in it. Luckily, augmented reality has made that a reality where you can take a family photograph and have a T-Rex appear in the background. We’re talking you through all the best AR apps and games you can use to add some spice to your smartphone photos.

      Best photo apps and games to take amusing shots through AR

  • How cameras work, food photography, and making the most of RAW

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    • How do smartphone cameras work?

      When you pull your phone from your pocket to take a photo, a lot is happening inside your smartphone that you probably don’t even think about. If you want to know how your phone’s camera truly works, here’s our beginner’s guide to the technology, from the mechanics inside to the software you see on your phone’s screen.

      How do smartphone cameras work?

    • How to improve your food photos for internet clout

      If you don’t take a picture of your fancy meal, did you ever even eat it? Sit down with our writer Connor over a bowl of ramen noodles as he talks you through how you can improve the shots of your favorite dishes giving you more time to sit down and properly savor your next meal.

      How to improve your food photos for internet clout
  • Beginner's tips to smartphone photo editing
  • How to take better photos with your Android phone
  • When and how to shoot in RAW on your phone