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

by dbadmin | Apr 23, 2025 | Camera, News, Photography, Polls, smartphones, Survey Results

Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority 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 the periscope zoom camera....

I really can’t go back to a phone without a zoom camera

by dbadmin | Apr 13, 2025 | Camera, Features, Photography

Credit: Joe Maring / Android Authority You might be surprised to know this, but I hold on to my personal Android phones for as long as I can. I’ve had my Pixel 7 Pro since late 2022. Prior to that, I had the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro since late 2018. Both devices were great...

I wish the Pixel 10 Pro skipped the 1x camera altogether for two zoom lenses

by dbadmin | Apr 12, 2025 | Camera, Features, Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 10, Photography

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority For the past few years, I’ve taken an average of 4-5,000 photos with my Pixel phones every year, from random foods and moments to gorgeous landscapes, beautiful street views, sports events, concerts, and more. I’d say I...

Poll: Do you only zoom to your camera’s preset levels or do you zoom freely?

by dbadmin | Apr 12, 2025 | Camera, News, Photography, Polls, Survey

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Many Android phones today offer a few preset zoom levels in the camera app, and you’ll often find 0.6x (or 0.5x), 1x, and 2x options at the very least. Some phones also offer telephoto cameras for even more robust zoom...

Sorry Google, a zoom lens won’t convince me to buy the Pixel 10 over the 9a

by dbadmin | Apr 8, 2025 | Camera, Features, Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 10, Photography, Pixel Camera

Credit: Robert Triggs / Android Authority Google’s Pixel series has staked a lot on its photography reputation, and the upcoming Pixel 10 Pro models seem to say: “We’re happy with what we have.” According to our latest exclusive look at the upcoming phones, the Pixel...

The Pixel 10 proves that everyone wants a zoom cam, even if they don’t know it yet

by dbadmin | Apr 6, 2025 | Camera, Features, Google, Google Pixel, Google Pixel 10, Photography, Pixel Camera

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority My Android Authority colleague Kamila recently revealed a lot of details about the upcoming Pixel 10 series’ cameras. According to her report and sources, the Google Pixel 10 Pro series will keep the same camera sensor setup...