An incredible seamless 1x to 9x optical zoom phone camera is being developed

The module’s design enables a “true continuous optical zoom” across 1x to 9x zoom, with no loss in quality or resorting to a ...
Android Authority

To pinch or not: Survey reveals how people use camera zoom

Virtually all Android phones have preset zoom buttons in the camera app. For example, the Google Pixel 9 offers 0.5x, 1x, and 2x levels while the Pro models have an extra button for 5x zoom thanks to ...
ZDNet

This Android camera app alternative is way better than what you're using

My Pixel 8 Pro takes rich, accurate photos with excellent color space and depth. With the help of AI, it does much of the heavy lifting for me, without my having to make any adjustments to the ...
Android Police

Don't have the Pixel Camera app? Here are 5 alternatives I recommend

Zach was an Author at Android Police from January 2022 to June 2025. He specialized in Chromebooks, Android smartphones, Android apps, smart home devices, and Android services. Zach loves unique and ...
The Verge

Blackmagic’s free camera app is now available on Android, but there’s a catch

Already available for iPhones, the professional-grade video recording app is available on Pixel and Galaxy phones. Already available for iPhones, the professional-grade video recording app is ...
Digital Trends

Long-awaited pro-level video app arrives on Android, with a catch

Blackmagic, the company known for making the digital cameras and editing software used for movies from Oppenheimer to Godzilla Minus One, has released a camera app for your Android phone. Blackmagic ...