A new sensor developed by Samsung could help improve photos taken in low-light conditions by producing a more true representation of colour than existing sensors. (Credit: Samsung) Called Isocell, the sensor was announced on the Samsung Tomorrow blog, which outlined the benefits of this system. Many phone camera sensors on the market use backside-illuminated (BSI) …

The use of many wireless microphones and transmitters in Australia will be illegal from the start of 2015 thanks to a change in the frequency range. (Credit: Sennheiser) Currently, the spectrum between 520MHz-820MHz is used for TV broadcasting, and wireless microphones can operate in the gaps between. As the transition between analog and digital broadcasting is completed, the frequencies between …

The boffins at iFixit have uncovered yet another Sony sensor inside the latest iPhone. The camera module inside the iPhone 5s. (Credit: iFixit) What differentiates the 8-megapixel unit from that found on the iPhone 5 is the larger pixel pitch. Jim Morrison from Chipworks is quoted by iFixit, stating that: “the DNL markings are consistent with the markings on the …

Optus has revealed its pricing structure for the two new Apple iPhone handsets. (Credit: Optus) Pricing for the 16GB 5c model on a 24-month contract starts at AU$57 per month, which includes unlimited standard national SMS and MMS, plus 200MB of data and 200 minutes of talk time. The next plan will cost AU$63 per month for unlimited SMS/MMS, 500MB …

Nokia has really been pulling out all the stops to stand out from the crowd with its camera technology. In a market crowded with options, how does a company cater to photographers of all levels? Now playing: Watch this: Nokia Lumia 1020: the camera review 5:19 The headline grabber with the Lumia 1020 is, of course, the 41-megapixel sensor. Even …

A team of researchers from Microsoft and Rice University have developed a solution to battery drain from camera use. (Credit: Sony) Most users are aware that constant use of a smartphone’s camera, or indeed the camera on any mobile device, is a sure-fire way to use up plenty of juice. In this paper (PDF), the researchers found that five different …

Using its know-how from the days of film, Fujifilm is working on touchscreens made with silver halide. They promise to be cheaper and bigger, to support the burgeoning touch market. (135 fuji film macro image by Andrew Hutton, CC BY-SA 2.5) Silver halide is a compound that is used in the production of film and photographic paper, thanks to its …

Waiting for a native Instagram app for your Windows Phone device? You’re not alone — Nokia is taking the cause to the streets of Twitter. Download an app to petition for … an app? (Credit: Nokia) Over at its Conversations blog, Nokia has begun a campaign to bring Instagram to Windows Phone handsets. Users can download a dedicated app that …

Turning your smartphone into a fully functioning robot is no longer restricted to the realms of your imagination. A face that everyone can love. (Screenshot by CBSi) Enter SmartBot, a wheeled mounting device for a phone that lets it roam around flat surfaces in your home or office, performing any number of tasks. Its creator, Overdrive Robotics, said the SmartBot …

Self-publishing is becoming a popular option for authors to distribute their work. Simon & Schuster has just announced a new service called Archway to tap into the market. (Credit: Archway Publishing) Archway will offer a number of additional services to lure potential authors from other self-publishing platforms, such as a concierge, which will direct each part of the publishing process …