Hit Me With Your Best Shot: Valentine's Day Camera Phone Tips


Updated 02/12/12 12:05 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Camera Phone Photo Tips

Amore is in the air, and if you plan on spending Feb. 14 with your current flame, you'll of course want to capture all the best moments as they happen. The good news is, with camera phones being as handy (and powerful) as they are, you probably don't need to tote around a full-featured digital in order to post an album's worth of mushy kissy-face pics on your various social networks. Keep up Read more

If You Have a Great Camera Phone, Do You Bother Bringing a Camera?


Updated 12/07/10 1:00 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Smartphone Cameras vs Point-and-Shoot Cameras

Are point-and-shoot cameras in danger of extinction? As the cameras in phones like the iPhone and bevy of Android-powered devices start stepping up their game, there's less of a need to tote a second recreational camera. The New York Times says that simple point-and-shoots are endangered because of the rise in popularity of highly technical smartphone cameras. In fact, after reading the article, Read more

How to: Take Quality Camera Phone Pics


Updated 05/21/10 12:05 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

How to Take Better Camera Phone Pictures

I love my iPhone, but sometimes I wonder if I should blame my phone or my photography skills for the blurry pics that sometimes end up in my photo library. Cell phone picture quality can depend on a variety of factors including the number of megapixels and flash capabilities. If you happen to have a decent camera phone, here are some tips to help you take great pics. Keep your camera still Read more

Simple Tip: Note a Recipe's Ingredients With a Camera Phone


Updated 05/10/10 7:27 PM · Posted by YumSugar · 3 comments

Simple Tip: Use Your Camera Phone to Remember Ingredients and Recipes

I love my iPhone for countless reasons, among them the numerous useful and fun food apps, which can be a big save in the kitchen. Another feature that comes in handy is the phone's camera; AlexisSF once told me she takes photos of a recipe's ingredients with her camera phone, so she can refer to them in a pinch instead of a shopping list. I've been doing the same ever since. If I'm going to store Read more

Wonderfully Wacky Camera Phone Accessories


Updated 10/18/09 9:15 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Four Wonderfully Wacky Camera Phone Accessories

I'm all over my iPhone's camera (not only for snapping pics, but for useful stuff, too), so finding these camera phone accessories made me giggle with amusement. These gadgets may help your camera function more efficiently and expand its range, or they could turn out to be humorous exchange gifts for your next office Christmas party. You be the judge. Source Read more

What Was the First Pic You Took on Your Camera or Phone?


Updated 09/28/09 9:57 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 5 comments

What Was the First Pic You Took on Your Camera or Phone?

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but methinks the first photo snapped on a new camera or phone is usually worth less than a buck. PopSugar Community member Lydiat recently shared the first pic her sister took on her new phone, and I chuckled when I realized I have a collection of similar premiere pics. Whenever I buy or review a new device, my instinct is to take a quick shot of my desk, Read more

Snaptell App Lets You Comparison Shop, Read Reviews


Updated 04/22/09 8:09 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Snaptell App Gives You Details on Books By Using Your Camera Phone

It comes as no surprise that I like books. There's just something about having a shelf full of good reads to comb through when I need it. And although I like having the option of reading a book on my iPhone, I prefer the real deal. So when I'm perusing the bookstore and see an interesting cover I like, but know nothing about the content, I can check out reviews and details about the book with Read more

Website of the Day: ScanR


Updated 01/20/09 10:30 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 1 comment

Use scanR to Photograph Documents with Your Cell Phone

If you are the business type, you've probably been in this situation before: You're in a brainstorming meeting, and your boss is scribbling all over the whiteboard. After everyone's tossed out their ideas, you have a ton of info on said whiteboard to transfer into your notebook. It's not only a boring task, but you're liable to forget something, or worse, run out of room. I know how you feel; Read more

Griffin's Clarifi Case Improves the iPhone's Camera


Updated 12/02/08 2:29 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 12 comments

Griffin's Clarifi Case Improves the iPhone's Camera

As a photography nut, I'd never give up my camera for the one on my phone, but that doesn't mean that I don't constantly snap candids with my iPhone. Of course, it could be a better camera, but I wouldn't have dreamed it was so easy to improve it and protect it at the same time! Griffin's Clarifi Case ($35) does much more than keep your phone safe from scratches; its built-in close-up lens covers Read more

Would You Give Up Your Camera For a Fancy Camera Phone?


Updated 09/29/08 1:05 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 22 comments

Would You Give Up Your Camera For a Fancy Camera Phone?

The entire tech world's mantra is obviously "Go Big or Go Home" (which is mine too!). Megapixels have been rising in cameras since digital cameras came on the scene, and now they're jumping up in another place: our cell phones. An LG source recently hinted that camera phones could reach 10 megapixels in the near future. That sounds awesome, since I love to take shots when I'm out and about, and Read more