Block calls from specific numbers. Expanding internal memory

Maximum, with a reserve, a sophisticated smartphone for Android control- This Galaxy series S. Korean flagships compete with the iPhone, but come out in “antiphase” with it - six months after the previous “Apple Phone” and, accordingly, six months before the new one. Therefore, every new S-model should have plenty of bells and whistles.

Over the six years of Galaxy S's existence, Samsung has had both failed generations and sensationally, unprecedentedly cool ones. The ES-8 is closer to the second category, because it is noticeably different not only from its previous generation self, but also from any other smartphone. There are almost no sensational innovations, but there is something to take a closer look at:

• Extremely large screen small body . In fact small case, the size of a 5.1- or 5.2-inch model. Xiaomi Mi Mix is ​​a much more radical mobile phone, but, firstly, it is at least no smaller than 5.5-inch devices, and secondly, it sacrificed a lot in ease of use to become completely frameless. Samsung, with a similar design, did not experiment with the speaker and the location of the webcam, and a 5.8-inch high-quality and economical AMOLED display has not yet been packed into such a case size.
• Home key hidden in the screen. Even Apple refused physical key“Home” and replaced it with a clever motor with tactile feedback, and the Koreans completely rid the smartphone of an archaic attribute. Many Galaxy fans will find this innovation inconvenient, but frameless model the ability to “click analog” any of the three system keys- luxury.
• Operation in mode desktop computer . The smartphone is inserted into a dock connected to a monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. - and replaces the computer, displaying something like “Android with windows” on the big screen. Well, he's trying to replace it. The dock is called "DeX" and will cost about 10 thousand rubles. Microsoft once tried to do the same thing with Microsoft smartphone Lumia 950 XL on Windows, but then the idea didn’t work.
• Iris scanner. Unlock your smartphone with your gaze - just by looking at it. Samsung already I installed such a sensor in Note 7, but Note 7 was recalled almost immediately after the start of sales due to battery fires. Even cheap Chinese phones, like the ZTE Axon, had such a scanner, only a fake one.
• Savvy voice/text assistant. For those who like to talk to the phone instead of asking search query or set the alarm manually. There were so many of them, but in general - why not, one might ask?

Samsung Galaxy S8

Why Galaxy S8: the world's fastest and frameless smartphone; the coolest display in mobile phones of this class, plus an “entertainment program” for geeks.

LG G6. Frameless flagship without kinks. In all senses

If an outwardly inexperienced buyer may confuse Samsung flagships and LG, then in everyday use these two models are noticeably different. And, if you forget for a moment about the argument “something is too expensive” (and remember how famously LG models drop in price over time), the “highlights” of the G6 are this:

• Camera: regular, square, widescreen. Photos from same width and height. The display in shooting mode is divided into two squares: one displays finished photos, the other displays the viewfinder. The widescreen sensor is an improved legacy of the LG G5. An irreplaceable thing when you need to photograph something that “cannot fit” into a standard frame. This is the difference between LG's path: others dual camera used for background blur and/or “hybrid zoom”.
• Comfortable. Any experienced “reviewer” or Galaxy owner The S6 edge can hold the smartphone so as not to provoke accidental taps on the screen with your hand. That is, adapting is not a problem, but, as they say, it’s better to let him bend under us. The LG G6 did not “pull” the screen onto the front panel in the most radical way, but the frames are really vanishingly small, and the body is comfortable to hold. The difference with the S8 screen is limited to 0.1 diagonal, but the LG case is noticeably more practical.
• The only “thoroughbred flagship” with an audiophile DAC. The ESS SABER ES9218 chip migrated to the G6, the same as in the LG V20. And the difference in sound quality in the headphones is noticeable.

Why LG G6: to get the ideal flagship for an audience that doesn’t really know much about smartphones, but wants everything to be of high quality. I bought it - and you don’t bother, because you know that the cameras are good, the sound is good, the screen is stretched according to the latest fashion, and you won’t have to get used to something new, “breaking yourself.”

Sony Xperia XZ Premium. Chrome-plated “Japanese” with a 4K display and a record-breaking fast camera

Sony is one of the last bastions of cool and different Chinese consumer goods mobile phones. Because Xperia does not look like an aluminum “pan” with a fingerprint scanner on the back, nor does it look like an “iPhone on Android”, as is the case with Meizu or Xiaomi. Alcatel and ASUS lag behind in hardware, HTC and Lenovo in prestige and everything else. And there are no other truly modern Japanese smartphones left in the world that can be bought outside the Land of the Rising Sun.

Sony Xperia XZ Premium

And here's the coolest Xperia ever made:

• 4K display(3840x2160 pixels) 5.5 inches diagonal HDR support. Sony is trying to introduce a new resolution into smartphones, while other manufacturers are churning out Quad HD matrices for the third year in a row.
• Newest camera Sony (and currently exclusive to Sony itself) Motion Eye with the ability to shoot super slow motion video 960fps: While recording video, you can press special button on the screen, and the next fifth of a second will stretch out to six seconds in the “exit” video. Plus photo feature: predictive shooting - the ability to stamp a photo even before releasing the shutter.
• "Chrome" mirror metal case . Much nicer than traditional painted metal and not as fragile as glass of any variety.
• Stereo speakers and water resistance.
• Most powerful processor 2017- Snapdragon 835.

Why Xperia XZ Premium: an “old style” flagship brought to perfection, which is both beautiful and so sophisticated that even the Galaxy S8 lags behind in terms of numbers, which must “avenge two”: for itself and for that Note 7 guy.

Today, the vast majority of people have a smartphone. It is for this reason that you need to know as many tricks as possible that will allow you to unleash the potential of your device to 200 percent. Let's take a look and remember, these tips will definitely come in handy!

1. DIY waterproof case

A special device will help protect your smartphone from water and moisture. waterproof case, which you can buy, or you can make it yourself. To do this, you will need a small bag with a Zip-lock or a cellophane bag, the edges of which should be sealed using fire. You can safely take your phone in this “case” with you on a hike or to the beach, without worrying that it will fail due to moisture.

2. Memorable photos

The smartphone camera can be used not only to take beautiful selfies or memorable cards with friends, but also to record important everyday events. For example, before going to the store, you can take a photo of the contents of your refrigerator to know exactly what items are not in it, or “click” your car in a crowded parking lot so that you can quickly find it at the end of the day.

3. Important information

Instead of meaningless background picture on the lock screen you can set your name, contact phone number, and emergency number someone close to you in case of an emergency.

4. Charging your smartphone

Have you gone on a business trip and discovered at the hotel that you forgot the power supply or an adapter for an outlet? Don't despair, you can charge your smartphone using the USB connector, which can be found on the side or back of any modern TV.

5. Alarm volume

Before going to bed, place your smartphone with the alarm on in an empty cup or glass. This trick will significantly increase the volume of the smartphone signal and will be useful for those people who often do not hear the call and are constantly late because of this.

6. Identification marks on the headphones

Label your headphones so you can always quickly and accurately determine which is right and which is left. As identification marks, you can tie a knot, draw stripes on one of the wires, or use rubber bands of different colors.

7. Smartphone stand

You can use any glasses as a smartphone stand. This holder will allow you to conveniently and securely fix your smartphone in vertical position to watch a video or movie.

8. Charging wire protection

“Strengthen” the base of the cord charger a small spring to protect it from creases and damage.

9. Macro lens

Do you want to take unusual macro photos with your smartphone, but don’t have the opportunity to purchase a special lens? Don't worry, you can replace a special lens with just one drop of water, which you need to carefully apply to the camera before taking a photo.

10. Homemade stylus

People who often play or draw on a smartphone simply need a stylus, which can be bought at any specialty store or made independently using a regular pencil wrapped in foil. However, when using a homemade option, take care of the smartphone screen, which is better protected with special glass or film.

11. Photography

It turns out that not all Iphone owners They know that you can take a photo not only by touching the “Capture” button, but also by using the volume keys. By the way, using these keys is much more convenient, especially if you are wearing gloves.

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12. Car key

Lost or forgotten keys or alarm remotes are the most common problem among motorists. If such a nuisance has happened to you, and you urgently need to get to your vehicle, try opening the car using your smartphone. To do this, you need to call someone who has access to a spare key fob, put the phone on speaker, hold it to the driver's door window, as close to the dashboard as possible, and ask them to press the key fob. In most cases, this trick works.

13. Projector

From cardboard box, a magnifying glass and a smartphone, you can make a good projector that will allow you to set up a cinema wherever you are.

14. Night light

A smartphone with a flashlight on and any transparent container with water placed on top can replace a night light or table lamp. Knowing this trick will come in handy in case of electrical problems.

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There is such a thing as a “life hack,” which means a not always obvious sequence of actions that ultimately makes our life easier and more convenient in one way or another. There are also things that can simply save our time and nerves. We are sure that you will find a lot of useful information in this section.

Recent flagship line from Galaxy face S10, S10 Plus and affordable Galaxy The S10e is extremely attractive and has already made a lot of noise (in a good way). However, do not forget that nothing is perfect. And even with gadgets that are pleasant in all respects, sometimes unpleasant things can happen, like freezing. Still, any devices are electronic equipment, and no one is immune from software and even hardware failures.

Just recently we told you about why displays new Samsung nothing less than a miracle of technology. On top of that, these displays, in the good sense of the word, are simply huge. By the way, in the last few generations of the Galaxy S line, although the screens were smaller, they are still huge - such is the fashion. So it was completely wrong not to use such beautiful and large displays according to the full program.

The most popular operating system in the world is Android. More than 86% of devices ever sold are controlled by a “green robot.” Of course, due to the fact that the Android user community is much larger than that of any other mobile platform, their devices are much more susceptible to hacker attacks.

Over time, your smartphone becomes increasingly filled with a variety of data. These are photos, videos and, of course, various applications. Take a look at your smartphone. You probably have programs installed that you haven’t used for quite some time. Do you need them if you have only run them a couple of times? Most likely no. However, among the heap of programs there may be not only those that occupy extra space, but also those that simply pose a danger.

Rating of DxOMark laboratory, camera testing mobile devices, is a very dubious quality standard that cannot be taken as an ideal. This position is shared by the vice president of the company, Brian Shen, as he wrote on his page on social network Weibo. According to him, expert tests may not reflect the real capabilities of smartphones, since each of them has its own rules for adjusting cameras, which may not coincide with others.

Today, most users, when listening to music, do not even think about choosing a specialized device, limiting themselves only to their own smartphone. All you need to do is just insert the headphones into your smartphone (or connect them via Bluetooth) and use one of the many listening applications. It is precisely this heap of programs that we will try to understand today, because each way of listening to music has both its advantages and disadvantages.

Do you want to hack a locked or Android smartphone? Then you're welcome to eBay. On the world-famous online platform for selling and buying things you can buy special device Israeli company Cellebrite, which is usually at the disposal law enforcement different countries. In general, this device costs around $6,000, but don’t despair so soon, because it can be purchased for much less. How do you like the price of 100 dollars for such an important thing now as the confidentiality of user data?

We are used to discussing the flagships of A-brands, comparing the best representatives of the series Apple iPhone,Samsung Galaxy, HTC One, LG G, Sony Xperia. We are well acquainted with the top solutions of many Chinese companies– Lenovo, Xiaomi, Meizu, OPPO, OnePlus, BBK Vivo... But today I will talk about ten cool smartphones, which most have (almost) forgotten or never even knew about. Go!

Lumigon T2 HD is a Danish smartphone with premium claims. So strong that Lumigon even released a version of the smartphone in 24-karat gold and sells it for $1,225. The regular version, made of stainless steel, is priced at $578. The characteristics of the T2 HD are not amazing (processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, 4.3" HD screen, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, 13-megapixel and 2.4-megapixel cameras with flashes, Android 4.4.2 KitKat). However, the main strength of the Lumigon T2 HD is in software and hardware features: the docking station may include different modes smartphone operation at different times in different places, the LED above the screen tells about notifications, the screen supports touches with gloves, the ActionKey button located above the screen gives access to the desired (pre-configured) function in one click, QuickTouch allows you to display five selected icons at any time by clicking below the screen, Sunlight mode recolors the interface is black and white for increased readability in direct sunlight, and Vault lets you hide and password-protect apps and files. Lumigon T2 HD is protected from water and dust and is equipped with an IR port for controlling equipment.

Infobar A03 is a product of the Japanese company iida, produced by the Japanese company Kyocera, drawn by Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa. I mentioned the designer for a reason - Infobar A03 is first and foremost a designer product. That is why there are three hardware buttons of different colors under the screen - three-color has been a thing for twelve years now. distinctive feature all Infobar. The iida UI shell installed on a smartphone was created by designer Yugo Nakamura and is somewhat reminiscent of Windows Phone– the same “live dies” with useful information, which must be scrolled up and down. True, here they can also be grouped. People in the Land of the Rising Sun don’t like “shovels,” and the Japanese team made their creation very compact – 131x68x8.9 mm. Specifications of iida Infobar A03 include Android 4.4 KitKat, 2020 mAh battery, Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB chipset with a frequency of 2.3 GHz, 13-megapixel and 2-megapixel cameras, IP55/58 dust and moisture protection, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of storage and 4 .5" TFT screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The price of Infobar A03 is about 32.5 thousand rubles, it is locked to the operator au by KDDI and cannot be unlocked.

Tonino Lamborghini 88 Tauri is one of the few luxury smartphones with top-end technical characteristics. The leather-steel device is equipped Qualcomm processor Snapdragon 801 (4 cores at 2.3 GHz), 3 GB of RAM and 64 GB of storage, microSD slot (reads cards up to 128 GB), 5" Full HD screen, 20-megapixel and 8-megapixel cameras, Wolfson amplifier and operating Android system 4.4.4 KitKat. Pleasantly surprising capacious battery at 3400 mAh. There are only 1,947 of these 88 Tauris in the world, in honor of 1947, when Antonio Lamborghini, the son of the brand’s founder, was born. The price, depending on the modification, varies from $6000 to $6300.

Samsung SM-W2015 is the next generation of Samsung super folding phones, sold exclusively through the China Telecom operator. It was the latter that brought the device into this article - if it had been released in other markets, it would have made a lot of noise. The smartphone looks unusual for a Korean company, but in the characteristics you can notice many nuances typical for it. So, both screens (main and external) are made using SuperAMOLED technology, and next to the camera there is a heart rate scanner. Both displays have a diagonal of 3.9" and a resolution of 1280x768 pixels (383 ppi). The smartphone is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 chipset (4 cores at 2.5 GHz), 16 GB of memory, microSD slot, 16-megapixel and 2-megapixel cameras , two SIM trays and a 2020 mAh battery. When folded, the miracle clamshell has dimensions of 121.3x62.9x15.9 mm.

The only Chinese device here is the Manta 7X. This unique device without any buttons. No buttons under the screen, no volume buttons, no lock key. But with touch-sensitive ends, swiping on which you can perform various actions, including changing the volume. Having come up with a feature, the Chinese did not forget about the characteristics: inside the device is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 with a frequency of 2.5 GHz, 2 GB RAM and 32 GB ROM, a 4200 mAh battery, a 5.5" Full HD screen and two completely identical 13-megapixel cameras with Sony IMX214 sensors, 88-degree viewing angle and optical stabilization. Due to the impressive battery, the device is quite heavy - as much as 200 g. There is some dust and moisture protection (IP55).

The top five is opened by the Finnish corporate smartphone Aava mobile Inari 5. When I first saw its technical characteristics, I thought it was some kind of joke. So, read carefully: the device is equipped with a 4.7" HD screen, 2/4 GB random access memory, 32/64/128 GB storage, 8-megapixel and 2-megapixel cameras (for scanning QR codes and video chats, respectively, according to Aava mobile), NFC support, optional LTE support, quad-core processor Intel Atom Z3745 and operating system Microsoft Windows 8.1. No, I didn’t miss the word Phone - this smartphone actually has a full-fledged corporate Windows. For what? Aava mobile gives some vague explanation, saying that enterprises can use software that exists only for Windows, and it will be very convenient to be able to run it on a smartphone. The device is not afraid of falls from 1.5 meters, water and dust (IP67).

Bkav Bphone is a creation of the Vietnamese IT industry. The company Bkav Corporation, which mainly deals with antiviruses, decided to try its hand at the smartphone market, and it turned out quite well. The smartphone is equipped with a 5" Full HD Sharp screen, Android 5.1 Lollipop operating system with BOS shell, 13-megapixel and 5-megapixel cameras, a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor with a frequency of 2.5 GHz, 3 GB of RAM and 16/64/128 GB permanent memory. All this is enclosed in a 7.5 mm thick case, covered on both sides with Gorilla Glass 3. The smartphone was one of the first to support TransferJet technology - this is wireless connection between devices at a distance of several centimeters at a speed 427 times faster than NFC and 8 times faster than Bluetooth 4.0.

Pantech Vega Secret Note 2, unfortunately, will never be released. Pantech, having completed the development of the flagship back in August, did not find the funds to start mass production. If the situation had been different, Koreans would have been able to purchase a phablet with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor (4 cores at 2.5 GHz), 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, a 6" Quad HD screen, external speakers power 1 W, battery 3400 mAh, fast charging, a fingerprint scanner, a stylus with a magnetic socket and improved Secret Plus data protection software.

This device, on the contrary, should not have gone on general sale, but is available for order to everyone. Here is the Qualcomm MDP 810 Smartphone - a device for developers that shows all the capabilities of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset. It has a 6.17" screen with a resolution of 2560x1600 pixels, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, 13-megapixel and 4-megapixel cameras, 8 microphones, a fingerprint scanner, a 3020 mAh battery. For the title of flagship, this smartphone lacks only a few functions - for some reason you can’t make calls or access the Internet via a cellular network. You can buy the device for $799.

Fujitsu is experiencing financial difficulties, which the company decided to solve in the same way as Samsung - by releasing a luxurious flagship. For the Japanese company, the Arrows NX F-04G for the NTT DoCoMo operator became such a “savior smartphone”. The main feature of the new product is the Iris Passport, an infrared iris scanner that provides identification of the owner in any lighting. The device also received support for TransferJet technology, which I wrote about above when talking about Bkav Bphone. The F-04G also has such a forgotten thing as an FM transmitter, which allows you to “distribute” music via FM radio to any receiver. Not the best option for speakerphone, but you can listen to songs stored on your phone from the car radio. The device is almost entirely plastic (only the strip on top is made of aluminum), but the lid is difficult to scratch due to the thinnest diamond coating, called the “hard hyperdiamond coat.” Inside the Fujitsu Arrows NX there is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset, Android 5.0, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, a 3120 mAh battery, a 5.2" Quad HD screen without an air gap, a 21.5 MP CMOS camera with sensor Sony and Xevic photo processor and 2.4-megapixel front camera.

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Smartphones are becoming more powerful every year and acquiring new features: digital camera, MP3 player, GPS navigator, flashlight, etc. Add a store to this third party applications, such as the Google Play Store, and the number of ways you can use your smartphone is increasing even more.

You are likely aware of most of these uses - media checking, sending emails, voice calls and sending text messages– but you're probably not aware of all the ways you can use your Android device.

Here are 10 superpowers you can have on your phone that can give you big advantages.

Google has equipped the Android OS with great features. You just need to know where to find them.

Not everyone knows about this (and not every user has the ability to enable it), but some Android smartphones can do voice search with the link word “OK Google” even if the display is turned off or locked. Many smartphones are capable of searching from any screen when the display is active, but only small part devices with a dedicated listening area can search even if the display is inactive.

To check this, go to Google Settings>Search and suggestions>Voice search>OK Google recognition>Always on and click the switch.

Keep in mind that the first step is to teach Google to recognize your voice (options on the same screen). Unsupported devices may activate voice search with the command “Hey Google!” and from any screen (for example, from third-party applications).

2. Remote blocking or clearing data from your lost smartphone

There is nothing worse than the situation when you have lost your smartphone and a stranger can gain access to the information it contains. This may not only be depressing for you, but it can also be very dangerous. Did you know that Google has an excellent feature called Android Device Manager, which allows you to track and control your device if you lose it?

It should be said that Android Device Manager goes beyond simply tracking your phone: with it, you can call your device, remotely lock it, and even perform a factory reset if you know you'll never get your phone back. . Enable Android Device Manager in Settings>Security>Device Administrators and visit the site on your computer when you suddenly lose your smartphone.

3. Install a similar dark theme

In chapter " Special abilities» Click the slider to activate “Invert Colors” or “Invert Colors” in Quick Settings

Android Marshmallow, one might say, got rid of the system-wide theme dark color, but in return you can get an analogue of such a theme on every smartphone. Simply go to Settings>Accessibility>Invert Colors to reverse the display colors.

Note that screenshots will still turn out normal, and you will have application icons that look a little unusual, but if you have a fairly light theme, then after activating color inversion, the theme will become darker. Of course, you may not want to use this option all the time, but it can be very convenient for reading in the dark or in bright light.

4. Available Chrome tabs from other devices

Click Recent Tabs (left) and sign in to access Chrome tabs on all your devices

If you use Chrome as your default browser, did you know that you can access the browser's tabs from your other devices on your smartphone or tablet?

While you're in Chrome, when you open a new tab, you'll see a "Recent Tabs" option in the bottom right corner. Click on it to see the URLs that are open on your logged in devices and receive fast access to any of them.

5. "If found, return..."

Threats, address Email, phone numbers, the lowest requests - you can display all this on the lock screen

This is another great tip for those who have a habit of losing their belongings or leaving their phones on tables in restaurants. If your device is lost and you think someone might have found it, you can display a message on the locked display telling the person who found it to contact you.

By the way, you can achieve the same thing with using Android Device Manager if your phone is already lost, but this option can be used in advance as a security measure. Go to Settings>Security>Lock Screen Message to add your phone number, email address or return instructions. In our opinion, offering a reward for returning a lost device to the person who found it is a very cool idea.

6. Document scanner

At the beginning of the era of digitizing documents and photographs, you had to spend money on a large flatbed scanner to transform physical into digital. Today, you can use your smartphone camera as a makeshift scanner. Of course, the quality of such a scanner may not be too high, but the scanning process itself is more convenient.

If you want to use your phone as a scanner, there are a number of options. You can simply take a photo of the document and save it as an image, or you can resort to Google services Drive, which is capable of converting scanned images into PDF files and recognizing text in them, just like CamScanner and Evernote can.

7. Wi-Fi hotspot

Usage mobile phone to connect other devices to the Internet - this is a feature that many of you already know about. But not everyone knows that you can use your smartphone as a Wi-Fi access point, and Android versions Lollipop and Marshmallow are very easy to make. As a result cellular your phone is converted to Wi-Fi network, to which other devices can connect.

Open the “Settings” section and find the “Tethering mode and portable hotspot” item. You can assign a network name and password required for access, but be sure to keep an eye on your mobile data usage or you'll be left with a hefty bill.

8. Compass and barometer functions

Do you know how many different sensors are inside your smartphone? Your device can tell you not only the number of steps you've taken, but also tell you where north or south is. To make it easier for you to navigate the cardinal directions, download the Smart Compass or AndroiTS Compass Free applications.

Many smartphones can also function as a barometer, so you can turn your device into a compact weather station and have your own forecast for your area. Apps like Barometer Altimeter DashClock and Barometer Monitor will help you know the weather of the near future.

9. Barcode scanning

You can use your smartphone camera as a barcode scanner with the Barcode Scanner app. This app works with matrix QR codes and regular barcodes, although there are many third-party apps on the Google Play Store that can do the same job as Barcode Scanner.

Why do you need to scan barcodes? This largely depends on the app you're using, although the main reason is shopping: if you're in a store and see an item, you can check its price online or order something to restock your inventory.

10. Fitness tracker

Many sensors and electronic circuits from the smart bracelet are also present in your smartphone. This means you can track your walking, running and other activities without an additional fitness tracker worn on your wrist or attached to your clothing.

Google Fit is fine to start with, but many of them are good famous applications for fitness tracking also compatible with smartphones and other wearables electronic devices. If you need more data, an app like Runtastic Heart Rate Monitor can help you calculate your heartbeat using a smartphone camera.