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How to delete duplicate photos on your Android
You're not seeing double. There are duplicate pictures you need to let go of on your device
WhatsApp and other communication apps have lots of content for doomscrolling on mobile tablets and phones. It's common to download the same pictures multiple times from them. But editing and sharing are tricky because you're dealing with mixed-up copies. If you aren't careful, you might accidentally delete the wrong ones. You'll have to browse and select the files for deletion one by one to avoid mistakes.
The best camera phones have a lot to offer, even to the most hard-to-please photo and video enthusiasts. They capture high-res pictures, but their sizes are too large for most social media networks. Many government, banking, and university websites require you to upload smaller images. Some sites automatically crop photos that don't adhere to their standards, but pictures might get cut off at the wrong places.
The best camera phones, like the iPhone 15 Pro Max, make capturing stunning moments effortless. You'll likely need several shots unless you're a pro, leading to unnecessary copies. Even if you only save the pictures you want, you might end up with extra copies from backing them up to the cloud. There are several ways to manage these storage-consuming duplicates, and we cover them below.
Proton wants to be your privacy-first Google Photos alternative
Proton Drive's photo backup feature automatically syncs new uploads across multiple devices
End-to-end encryption can give you peace of mind, whether you’re sharing or storing photos, videos, or other types of media across devices. However, not all products and services are this secure. Those that offer end-to-end encryption may require extra effort to ensure that it is enabled. If you want to worry less about privacy and security, you might want to look into Proton. The company offers an extensive suite of end-to-end encrypted products and services, including email and cloud storage. Now, Proton is taking aim at Google Photos by launching a new backup feature specifically for photos.
How to download iCloud Photos
Downloading your photos from iCloud is straightforward and can be done with a few clicks
Switching from iOS to Android is simple when you use Google services. If you've been immersed in the Apple ecosystem for a long time and are considering an Android camera phone to replace your iPhone, learn how to download your photos from iCloud to bring them over. After all, our entire lives exist in our photo apps.
Archiving has roots stretching back thousands of years and still provides a way to keep memories alive today. But traditional archiving is stressful, considering that you must keep documents away from stains, drips, dust, tears, and numerous factors. As digital-first archiving is now a thing, it's easier to preserve data.
How to take a perfect selfie: 16 tips for a killer self portrait
Taking a good selfie is harder than it looks
Although we are long past the selfie stick craze to take pictures, selfies still dominate our image galleries. Whether it's a casual outing, a social gathering, a vacation, or a holiday celebration, most people opt for their phone's front camera to capture moments and share them on social media. It's the ultimate solo act, requiring no external assistance.
When smartphones were first released, cameras were a bit of an afterthought. Nowadays, all phones, including our favorite budget phones, have capable and feature-packed cameras. It's rare to see anyone other than avid photographers with a separate camera from their smartphone. Even though everyone has a camera at their fingertips, not everyone knows how to make the most of it. This article discusses tips and tricks to help take your smartphone photography skills to the next level.
Google Photos comes preinstalled on most Android devices, including phones, tablets, and our favorite budget Chromebooks. It's simple to use and packed with tons of powerful features to manage your photo collection. However, whether you're looking to escape the Google ecosystem or want to try something new, there are plenty of excellent alternatives to Google Photos.
Artificial intelligence is almost everywhere these days, helping people get work done and also helping them write letters, create content, learn new things, and more. With it comes the fear of technology being too ubiquitous, as it could potentially replace some people's jobs. AI must be used with caution, as it doesn't necessarily provide the right information and can become biased, racist, or insulting. So, it's important to use it smartly, knowing its shortcomings and potential flaws.
Thanks to years of innovation in smartphone camera technology, we've all become amateur photographers in our spare time. Long gone are the days of scrapbooks and developing film — instead, we always have our entire collection of images right in our pocket at all times. You're likely taking more photos than ever before too, which makes your library all the more important to protect. Thankfully, there's an abundance of ways to keep your photos backed up and safe, and as an Android user, you're probably already using one or more.
Everything you need to know about OIS vs. EIS on your smartphone's camera module
Look for OIS and EIS in your next smartphone purchase
With an almost identical specs sheet among the top budget Android phones, smartphone companies look at software and cameras to differentiate their offerings from rivals. Instead of glancing over how many cameras and megapixels the company has packed, check for important details like the type of stabilization on the main shooter. Terms like OIS, EIS, sensor-shift stabilization, and gimbal camera may sound similar on paper, but they differ in cost, function, and overall impact on smartphone photography.
Smartphone camera hardware is getting interesting. From the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's 200-megapixel primary camera to the Xioami 13 Ultra, which sports a variable aperture over a one-inch sensor, it's an exciting time to be a mobile photography geek. But even in the best Android phones, computing power and software prowess play as big a role in getting great photos from our pocket-size cameras as hardware does. Smartphones employ what's called computational photography to compensate for their comparatively meager hardware. What most phone cameras lack in brawn compared to dedicated camera hardware, they make up for with clever computing.
Transferring your favorite photos from your Android phone to your computer is a smart choice if you enjoy shooting pictures with it but would rather view or edit them on a bigger screen. Knowing where to begin with the various approaches available might be difficult. We walk you through the numerous methods, such as using a USB cable, Bluetooth, or Google Photos, to transfer your images from your Android handset to your computer. Whether you're a PC or Mac user, our detailed instructions will assist you in finding the best option and ensure your images are safely moved to your computer.
Over the past 20 years, photography has become an integral part of smartphone technology. And thanks to the ubiquity of top-of-the-line Android phones and their cameras, photo-sharing sites are some of the most popular on the internet. But sometimes you want to take a photo that's larger than the typical 3:2 ratio (sometimes you need a Samsung S23 Ultra with 200MP). Sometimes the subject of your photo demands that you break the bonds of tradition and overthrow the tyranny of a fixed aspect ratio. Sometimes you need a panorama.
7 best places to find free stock photos
There are millions of free stock photos if you know where to look for them
Whether it's wallpapers for your Android phone or pictures for marketing professionals and new website owners who don't have the time to click great images, stock photo websites contain all kinds of images. However, many stock photos are expensive to license, which could be difficult to deal with if you're just starting as a content creator or establishing a business. There are many alternatives to paid stock photo websites. In this roundup, let's look at some of the best places to find free stock photos.
Download these super high-res Webb telescope images for an out-of-this-world wallpaper
They make a stellar background. Get it? Stellar? DO YOU GET IT?!
In July 2022, all of space nerddom released a collective squeal of excitement when the James Webb Space Telescope released its first images. The images are stunning, and offer a clarity of the universe we've never before experienced in such exquisite sharpness and detail. And since these images were released, the telescope has continued to explore and discover early galaxies.
How to recover deleted photos from the Android gallery without backup
This post is sponsored by iMobie
Accidentally deleting photos or losing access to precious memories can lead to an unpleasant experience on your Android phone. Most gallery apps, including Google Photos, come with a Recycle Bin or Trash to recover your deleted photos in a single tap. You aren’t completely out of luck when you can’t find your favorite images or videos in the trash. You can easily recover deleted photos from your Android gallery using iMobie DroidKit.
How I embraced mobile photography through instant photos
It's tough to beat holding a memory in your hand
I've never been much of a photographer. When my friends and I got our first smartphones in high school, we weren't the kind to pose for photos. I don't think any of us had Instagram accounts, so any pictures we captured stayed on whatever device was in our pockets at the time.
Can gaming phones compete as a photographer's delight?
Are the cameras built in the Asus ROG 5 and RedMagic 7 worthy of artistic photography?
Gaming phones are great for chewing through the most demanding mobile games. However, cameras are where manufacturers often pinch pennies to keep hardware costs down. You'll be hard-pressed to find a gaming phone that offers anything beyond "acceptable" when it comes to its photographic abilities. We took the RedMagic 7 and Asus ROG 5 around the city to decide once and for all whether gaming phones can cut muster as a photographer's delight. Let's dig in.