by dbadmin | Oct 29, 2024 | Android 15, Apple iOS, Authority Insights, Google, HDR, News
Google and Apple are adopting the ISO 21496-1 standard for gain map metadata used in HDR photos. This will allow HDR photos taken from an iPhone or an Android phone to be viewed as intended on any platform. ISO 21496-1 support is available in Android 15, iOS 18,...
by dbadmin | Sep 10, 2024 | Android 15, HDR, News
Devices that declare they meet performance class 15 will be required to support Ultra HDR for the main rear and front-facing cameras. This is outlined in the Compatibility Definition Document for Android 15. Performance class 15 is opt-in, though, and only some new,...
by dbadmin | Aug 20, 2024 | Google, Google Photos, HDR, News
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google has finally fixed an issue with its Photos app that would strip Ultra HDR information from an image during even the most basic of edits. Google Photos Version 6.96.0.663027175 now allows you to crop and rotate an...
by dbadmin | Jul 14, 2024 | App development, HDR, News
Google is updating the Jetpack CameraX library to support capturing Ultra HDR images. Ultra HDR is a new image format introduced in Android 14 that enables saving the SDR and HDR version of an image in the same file. Currently only camera apps that use the Android...
by dbadmin | Mar 16, 2024 | Features, HDR, Samsung Galaxy S24
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series packs arguably the best hardware specifications in the business, from a speedy processor to robust build quality. The sumptuous AMOLED display, in particular, is a long-running series highlight, but having spent a few hours watching HDR...
by dbadmin | Nov 27, 2023 | google messages, HDR, News, RCS
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Google Messages quietly added Ultra HDR support in RCS chats. Pixel 8 users have reported that they can send Ultra HDR images within Google Messages. While there is no UI indication, the HDR gain map is retained. Ultra HDR...
