Researchers have shown that smartphone cameras are capable of detecting blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%, which is the lowest value that dedicated pulse oximeters should be able to measure as recommended by the U.
S. Food and Drug Administration.
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The CEO of Sony's Semiconductor division claims that smartphone cameras will exceed the quality of single-lens reflex cameras within the next few years, specifically by 2024. [Read More] petapixel.com »
2022-05-31 20:22
We all know how smartphones have pretty much killed the compact camera segment, but the growth is not simply because of convenience, the quality of smartphone cameras has improved faster than any other type of camera. canonrumors.com »
2018-02-07 20:46
What do the OnePlus 3T, iPhone 7+, Google Pixel XL, Samsung Galaxy S8, and LG G6 have in common? They’re 5 of the best smartphones for photography. And in this blind camera comparison, you get to pick your favorite without any unconscious (or conscious) bias clouding your judgement. The comparison was put together by Marques […] petapixel.com »
2017-04-26 20:54
It seems that dual cameras is the new 'it' feature for high end smartphones as Chinese manufacturer Huawei has unveiled its new Mate 9, which features dual rear facing Leica cameras. thephoblographer.com »
2016-11-07 20:13
Researchers from the University of Washington have developed a way to use smartphone photos to identify potentially harmful bacteria on skin and in the mouth. The method can visually identify microbes on the skin that contribute to acne as well as those that cause gingivitis and dental plaques. The team was led by Ruikang Wang, […]
A team of researchers at the University of Washington have created something they’re calling “a GoPro for beetles. ” In reality, it’s a tiny, smartphone controlled camera backpack that can ride aboard an insect, giving us a beetle’s-eye view of the world.