May 15, 2013
When you’re getting started on Instagram, there are a few tips and tricks to bear in mind to make sure that you hit the ground running. The popular app is part photo-sharing site and part social network, and finding the right balance on how to use it, and following certain rules of etiquette can make you a popular, and engaging user.
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May 10, 2013
Hipstamatic has released its new standalone iOS social networking app: Oggl. Oggl is a way for users to share their very best creative photos with the world, and upon closer inspection, it's the natural evolution of Hipstamatic. In addition to serving as a social networking platform, the app allows users to capture images and add interesting filters just like its predecessor. However, the price tag for the app is better than the company's maiden voyage — it's free.
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April 10, 2013
A few weeks ago, we published a Beginners Guide To Using the iPhone Camera, which explains how to use the default features of the camera app, including the how to frame, expose and focus a shot, as well as how to use the flash, review your photos after taking them, and even how to snap a photo while shooting video. While there are lots of third-party photography apps for the iPhone, for many users the iPhone camera app is about as advanced as they want to get.
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April 10, 2013
Instagram, one of the darlings of the social media world, has proven to be an amazing success for its owners, with Facebook buying the company last year. Instagram's founders aren't the only one's finding success through the social network. It's users are also finding that Instagram has proven to be a key ingredient to a complete social media profile online, while others have created a network of interesting apps built around Instagram.
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March 30, 2013
If you haven't used the iPhone Camera app much, or if you’re a new user of the device, you may not realize just how close the app is to literally being a point-and-shoot camera, and it includes enough features for average shooting situations to make it nearly unnecessary to need a separate and dedicated compact camera.
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March 22, 2013
Thanks to a new app called FaceTune ($1.99, currently priced at 50% off), you just may be able to use many of the advance portrait editing tools in Photoshop on your iPhone. FaceTune is not a single-click solution to editing and enhancing portraits. The editing does take some time and skill, but if you're looking to do some major editing to a portrait, you may find most of what you need in FaceTune.
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March 16, 2013
One could argue that the iPhone has indeed revolutionized digital photography and videography. I never imagined that an app could be built to take videos and shoot photos at the same time, which is a feature built into the current iOS 6 version of the iPhone camera. And most recently, a new photo app simply called Takes, actually creates videos based on photos you take.
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February 23, 2013
Flickr updated its iOS app with a handful of changes like friend tagging, a higher-resolution photo display and faster photo uploads. Just last December, Flickr revamped the entire interface. For starters, the latest change sees better photo management from your device’s Camera Roll.
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February 20, 2013
When it comes to getting noticed on Instagram, there are basic rules to follow as would be the case with any social network - post regularly, interact with users, include an interesting description with your photos that will get other users attention. Beyond that, there are a few Instagram-specific ways to ensure that you can gain more followers, gain more likes, and pretty much win at Instagram.
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February 16, 2013
While there's no limit to iOS photo frame apps that make it easy to jazz up your iPhone photos with cool frames and collages, the latest app to hit the iTunes App Store comes to us with a unique twist. SymbolGram, the new free app, brings unique frames, allowing you to create interesting shapes, words and more.
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February 15, 2013
If you're always on the lookout for old 35mm cameras to actually use (i.e. you don't want to just pose with them on Instagram) then you should always test the in-built meter's accuracy as this can diminish over time. The best way to do this is with a fresh battery and an external light meter. Luckily for iPhone owners, all of these scenarios are catered for in one free app..
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February 12, 2013
After telling you how you can browse Instagram on the Web and on your desktop, after teaching you how to backup your Instagram photo collection, and being pretty sure you all know how to use the regular Instagram app, it’s time to show you some cool mashups, tools and hacks that will make Instagram even better, for you and for everyone you share with.
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February 9, 2013
There are several free apps available for adding text to images using your iPhone, but one of the first apps to offer this feature rolled into a social network is Quipio. The free iOS app makes it easy to add text to images, create messages using typography, and interact with other users sharing their thoughts and images through the app. No design skills whatsoever are required to use Quipio.
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January 29, 2013
Adobe is already known for its amazing artistic applications like After Effects, Flash, and Photoshop. However, it has always typically established its home in the desktop realm. The company's software was typically meant for professionals, and since most professionals do not use their iPhone to create work for clients, there was not much of a reason to venture away from this territory.
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January 5, 2013
Whether you've lived in the same city for 10 years or visiting as a tourist for a few days, one of the greatest ways to discover everything a city has to offer is by going on photowalks. While you can easily find the most popular tourist spots, or stumble across photography treasure troves simply by heading off the beaten path, there's an app that can make the discovery a little easier. Free iOS app Pashadelic makes it possible to look up photos that are nearby, or in any city of your choice.
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