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Android Authority
2 days ago
- Android Authority
The Galaxy Z Flip 7's new cover screen camera tricks will elevate your selfie game
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR The Galaxy Z Flip 7's larger cover screen greatly improves the camera experience, allowing for much better selfies without unfolding the phone. A revamped camera UI offers more on-screen controls optimized for one-handed use, an enhancement that is also coming to older Z Flip models. Other new features like cover screen effects and FlipShot add visual indicators and customization options to the cover screen while taking photos. People often buy clamshell folding phones for their compact size. When folded, they easily fit into smaller pockets, but the trade-off has always been needing to unfold them for the full smartphone experience. However, the cover screens on these devices keep getting bigger with each new model. The Galaxy Z Flip 7, for instance, now boasts the largest display yet in the Z Flip series. This extra space allows for more on-screen camera controls, promising a much better selfie experience without having to open the phone. A more one-handed friendly Flex Cam The Galaxy Z Flip 7 features a 4.1-inch cover display that spans edge-to-edge, wrapping around the two cameras. In contrast, the previous generation model (and the newer budget FE model) has a 3.4-inch cover display that doesn't encompass the cameras, leaving a large black bezel at the top. This larger screen allows for a revamped camera UI with more controls. Samsung has optimized the layout for one-handed usability by moving the zoom, menu, and gallery buttons to the bottom left. This is a big improvement over the old design, which hid most options behind a dropdown menu in the top right. The zoom toggles and slider have also been shifted from the bottom edge to the left side to be more one-handed friendly. You can even use Samsung's camera filters directly from the cover screen, though fine-tuning them still requires opening the phone. Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority If you prefer holding the phone with your right hand to take selfies, you can press and drag any of these controls to move the entire layout to the right side. Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Although these improvements are most impactful on the Galaxy Z Flip 7's larger screen, they aren't exclusive to it. In a forum post (H/T Reddit user FragmentedChicken), Samsung confirmed the Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE will have the same cover screen experience. Furthermore, Samsung says these enhancements will also come to the older Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 6, presumably with the One UI 8 update. Cover screen effects A camera feature exclusive to the Galaxy Z Flip 7 is cover screen effects, which displays a visual indicator around the specific lens being used for a cover screen photo. For example, when you zoom out to 0.6X, a ring of light circles the ultra-wide lens. When you zoom in to 1X and beyond, the ring of light moves to circle the main lens. There are many other effects tied to different camera modes, and while it might take a moment to learn them all, mastering them will elevate your selfie game. Video recording cover screen effect Night Mode countdown cover screen effect Timer countdown cover screen effect FlipShot Lastly, a new feature called FlipShot allows you to display 'stylish photos and messages' on the cover screen, replacing the standard camera preview. This isn't a built-in function but is instead part of MultiStar, one of Good Lock's many customization modules. To use it, you'll first need to set it up: Open the MultiStar module in Good Lock. Tap on 'I ❤️ Galaxy Foldable' and select FlipShot. Create your custom photo or message and toggle the feature on. Once enabled, you'll see a 'FlipShot' button appear above the thumbnail preview in the camera app, which you can tap to activate your custom screen. FlipShot isn't exclusive to the Galaxy Z Flip 7, but Samsung hasn't elaborated on exactly which older models support it. There's still time to pre-order the Galaxy Z Flip 7… If you're looking to score a great deal on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, you should hurry, as the pre-order deals will soon expire. Samsung offers generous discounts during the pre-order period, especially if you have an older Samsung or Apple device to trade in. Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Khloe Kardashian slammed for latest selfie just days after vowing to steer away from Photoshop
Khloe Kardashian has been slammed for her latest selfie just days after vowing to steer away from Photoshop. The 41-year-old appears to be in hot water with fans once again after stirring up a new controversy with her latest Instagram upload. The reality star recently spoke on an episode of her new podcast, Khloe in Wonderland, about her past obsession with editing her photos. She denied that she manipulates every picture but did candidly refer to her frequent use of photo-editing apps as 'humiliating.' 'There was a time that I definitely did. There was a time that I was around some people that would make me feel like I needed to,' Khloe said. 'I also think it was the era too. I felt like a lot of people were photoshopping, or heavily photoshopping, more than they do now. 'I do feel like there was a time that we all just got consumed in this filter lifestyle and we couldn't see ourselves without a filter.' She went on to say that she realizes now that her heavily-edited photos looked like 'cartoons.' 'I really had to reprogram my mind to be like, "Okay, we have to lay off the filters. This isn't real. That's not how I look and I don't want to look like that." 'It was a strange time,' the star said. But despite the seemingly honest reflection, some fans have pointed out that her latest Instagram post appears to be at odds with her sentiments. On Monday, Khloe uploaded selfies alongside two-year-old son Tatum, who she shares with Tristan Thompson. The duo gazed towards the camera before the mom-of-two captioned the snaps: 'Me and my forever.' But it did not take long for followers to speculate that those images were also heavily edited. 'Didn't she just make a statement saying she no longer uses photoshop?!?!?' one Reddit user commented under a grab of Khloe's Instagram post. 'In her head she must have rationalized that filters are not the same as FaceTune/Photoshop. Because otherwise what the hell was the point of that lie?!' another chimed in. 'I think she edited his face too,' another speculated. 'A completely different person in her face tuned pics versus in real life,' one user commented. Some fans went as far as to question the implications of Khloe's apparent continued use of filters, Photoshop, and other photo-editing platforms. 'The day will come (if it hasn't already) where the kids will ask why her photos look different to what they see in real life,' one user said.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Ellie Goulding, 38, puts on a VERY busty display in plunging summer dress in latest selfie amid new romance with actor, 28
Ellie Goulding gave the camera her best pout as she took to her Instagram Story to share her latest stunning selfie on Monday night. The singer, 38, appears to be enjoying her summer after reportedly going public this week with actor Beau Minniear who is ten years her junior. According to The Sun Ellie and Beaum 28, debuted their romance as they attended the clash between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois together at Wembley on Saturday night. And Ellie looked positively radiant in her latest snap as she put on a very busty display in a plunging yellow floral summer dress. Relaxing on a deckchair Ellie captioned the snap with a peace emoji as she lay back in the garden. Since the breakdown of her marriage to her younger husband Caspar Jopling, 33, with whom she shares son four-year-old son Arthur, Ellie has enjoyed a string of romances. According to The Sun Ellie is thought to have met actor Beau- who has a string of small acting parts in TV and film in the US - earlier this year. Last week she reportedly teased a romance with him with a cryptic TikTok video posted to her socials. The publication claims she shared a clip stroking a man's arm, with the caption: 'Just a little something to take the edge off.' The video is no longer on her TikTok account. Her fans reportedly noticed that the watch the man was wearing in the clip matched one Beau regularly wears in Instagram snaps. They also reportedly noticed they both posted photos last week from the same hotel in Florence - before attending the boxing match together. A source told the publication: 'Ellie is into Beau and they have a lot of shared interests like exercise and art. 'They've been having fun together and they certainly make for an attractive couple.' A representative for Ellie has been contacted by MailOnline for comment. Last week she reportedly teased a romance with him with a cryptic TikTok video posted to her socials They both posted from the boxing match on Saturday night The star previously dated hunky surf instructor Armando Perez, 29, who she sought comfort with following the breakdown of her marriage. They met in late 2023 in Costa Rica where the songstress had rented a swanky villa with pals after secretly separating from her partner after five years. Ellie and Armando were first introduced when he gave her surf lessons, after previously teaching Shakira, 48, before pictures emerged of them passionately kissing and she was forced to confirm publicly that her marriage was over. The hunk and his brother Gero run the $70-a-night La Puente Surfhouse and hostel on the west coast of the Central American paradise. Ellie made numerous trips from her home in the UK to Costa Rica over the following months which she documented on Instagram, including a string of stunning bikini snaps. According to the El Observador newspaper, she made this trip as many as six times over just five months, typically staying a week at a time, sometimes longer. With the couple enjoying further private lessons, as well as shopping trips and dinner dates. An Insider told The Sun at the time: 'Ellie and Armando seemed very into each other. When Armando wasn't teaching Ellie, he couldn't keep his hands off her and pulled her in for a hug and a kiss'. 'Ellie looked blissfully happy and was laughing and joking with him as they messed around in the sea.' Pop star Ellie and her estranged husband Casper, 31, confirmed their split in February 2024 after reportedly living separate lives for at least six months The star previously dated hunky surf instructor Armando Perez, 29, (pictured L) who she sought comfort with following the breakdown of her marriage. Antonio is also believed to have also visited Ellie in London on at least one occasion, reportedly watching her perform to a live crowd from backstage. One friend said: 'Amando and Ellie were very attracted to one another. Despite the age gap, they struck up an instant chemistry when he gave her private surfing lessons. 'They soon formed a bond and loved spending time together - Ellie loved hanging out on the beach with Armando to get away from everything that was going on back home after her marriage had come to an end. [Armando was used to spending his days instructing in the water and running around barefoot in swim shorts, and was more comfortable enjoying his 'quiet life' without the 'drama' of being in the public eye, the source added. 'They had a very special time together and she visited the country a lot. 'But they are from very different backgrounds. She is a big pop star from England while Armando's whole life is based here in Playa Hermosa. He loves it here and I doubt he would have any plans to leave. 'Their lives are very different and so it was natural for them both to eventually move on. But they still remain great friends.' Ellie and her art dealer ex Caspar were reportedly living separate lives for at least six months before announcing their split, despite trying to work things out for the sake of their son. They married in August 2019 at York Minster with A-list guests including Sienna Miller, Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry. Their split was first rumoured in June 2023, when sources claimed they were 'living apart'. After weeks of discussions about how they would reveal their separation, the pop star's team finally revealed they had been spending time apart - blaming their 'hectic schedules' for the demise of their marriage.
CNET
3 days ago
- CNET
I Used FaceApp AI to See How I Might Age. It Wasn't as Bad as I Thought
While society idolizes youth and normalizes young people getting preventative treatments to "stay young," there's nothing more attractive than someone who wears their age proudly. Especially since some argue that working to prevent aging might be having the opposite effect -- making 20-year-olds look like they're 30. I'm one of those people who believe in aging gracefully. Fillers are frightening to me, but will I regret not getting them when I'm 50? I thought I'd ask artificial intelligence, with all that it can do -- I've already used it to change my hair color, predict my future baby's face and create headshots. Surely it can show me a realistic version of my aged face. What is FaceApp? A quick search for "old age face app" in the App Store led me to FaceApp, which has been around since way before AI was cool. The Cyprus-based FaceApp Technology launched its app in 2017, allowing you to transform your face with old and young filters. FaceApp is free, but it has feature limitations. For premium filters, no watermarks and faster processing, you can upgrade to FaceApp Pro for $10 per month, or $5 per month if you pay for the 12 months in full. There's a one-week free trial available. I'm happy to pay $10 to save me a lifetime with wrinkles, but I started with the free version. Getting started with FaceApp I was in no state to take a selfie, so I chose a few photos from my camera roll. Given AI apps are usually picky with photo quality, I selected four to upload. Once I uploaded the images, the FaceApp watermark was instantly added to each one, given that I was on the free plan. The features were easy to find, with a simple banner of prompts to select from. I could change my face size, skin, expression, hair, gender and age. I clicked on Age, and it had eight face prompts available, from young to teen to old. I picked "cool old" first to soften the blow. Baby steps. First impression? I'm wearing too much makeup. Oh, and I look like my grandma. The original photo of me (far left), the AI-generated "cool old" version (middle) and AI's "old old" version (right). FaceApp/Amanda Smith/CNET Now onto the second. Me now (far left), the AI-generated "cool old" version (middle) and AI's "old old" version (right). FaceApp/Amanda Smith/CNET What this one nailed was the vertical line between my eyebrows and my crow's feet. My dad has these lines and he's 70. He's also got a full head of hair, so it's good to see my AI old age filter with fab hair. On to the third try. This one's not bad at all. Me now (far left), "cool old" (middle) and "old old" (right). FaceApp/Amanda Smith/CNET On to the lucky last. Aging with that hair? Not bad at all. Me now (far left), "cool old" (middle) and "old old" (right). FaceApp/Amanda Smith/CNET FaceApp and privacy concerns FaceApp reassures its users that it doesn't use any of your photos or videos for any reason other than giving you the ability to edit them. While it uses Google Cloud and Amazon Web Services to process and edit photos and videos, your multimedia is only temporarily cached on those cloud services while they're being edited and encrypted with a key stored locally on your own device. They remain in the cloud for 48 hours at most -- meaning FaceApp and its third-party partners do not keep any of your photos or videos, either before or after they've been edited. Advice on aging from AI While it's fun to see how AI predicts I'll age, I wanted to take it further to get feedback on what I can do about it. Can ChatGPT tell me my problem areas and suggest a skin care regimen? I opened ChatGPT and uploaded the four old-age images from FaceApp with this prompt: "Here are four AI-generated old-age filter photos of me. This is how AI predicts I'll age. Based on the visible aging in these photos, identify the problem areas and provide a personalized regimen that I can do now to avoid my skin aging to this extent. I don't want generic advice." ChatGPT gave me the standard skin care routine advice but did emphasize a vitamin C serum in the morning to brighten the skin and vitamin A in the evening. For preventive treatments, it suggested microneedling, laser therapy, chemical peels and Botox. I asked ChatGPT if I needed Botox or if good skin care would suffice. Screenshot by Amanda Smith/CNET ChatGPT suggested I see how my skin responds to good skin care over the next two years. If dynamic lines deepen, it's time for Botox. Ouch. Given that I'm nontox obsessed, I asked ChatGPT if there's a natural alternative to Botox. It gave me some options such as facial acupuncture, natural wrinkle relaxers (bakuchiol, argireline and aloe vera), a collagen-rich diet and noninvasive treatments like microcurrent devices and LED light therapy. I asked what the most natural cosmetic procedures are, and I got this list: To summarize, ChatGPT suggested three top non-tox treatments based on my photos: Screenshot by Amanda Smith/CNET The verdict on using AI to predict how you'll age It's handy to be able to use AI to get a sense of how I'll age, then put it into a chatbot to talk through preventive strategies. While AI image generators might be way off, it can help with the decisions I make now in how I care for my skin and hair -- though you should definitely speak to a dermatologist before making any decisions. Maybe I just need to age with dignity and change my mindset, not my face. Hopefully by the time I'm 60, society will have caught up to the fact that there's beauty to celebrate at every age.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Halle Bailey puts on a VERY busty display in a daringly plunging sports bra as she builds up a sweat in steamy sauna selfie
Halle Bailey put on a very busty display as she built up a sweat in a steamy sauna selfie on Instagram on Monday. The Little Mermaid actress, 25, looked incredible in a daringly plunging black Nike sports bra while flaunting her ample cleavage for the camera. Completing the look with leggings, the stunner glistened with sweat as she swept back her dreadlocks from her make-up free face during her pampering session. Hallee, who has been in a contentious custody battle with her ex-boyfriend DDG over their one-year-old son Halo, appears to have already moved on romantically. She was spotted earlier this month on a romantic Italian getaway with acclaimed music producer, Scott Bridgeway, who has worked with Kendrick Lamar. This marks Hallee's first public romance since calling it quits with rapper, DDG, 27, last October. Her new man, is a music producer, known for co-producing several tracks on Lamar's albums, including Squabble Up and Luther. He's also the man behind Kanye West's track, Take Off Your Dress, and Baby Keem's projects like range brothers. Bridgeway (born Ruchaun Akers) is from Charlotte, North Carolina and has made a name for himself collaborating with stars like Migos, Fivio Foreign, Tanna Leone and SoFayGo. Unlike DDG, who has 6.8 million Instagram followers, and frequently posts on social media, Bridgeway lays low online. This includes only posting three times on his Instagram feed since joining the platform. At the time of the breakup, the rapper and social media star, whose legal name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr., said they 'are forever family, forever.' The situation has turned ugly since then with Halle being granted a restraining order against the Impatient rapper, claiming she had been physically, verbally, emotionally and financially abused by him. She described one alleged incident from January in which she said her ex repeatedly called her a 'b**ch' while she was trying to strap their baby into a car seat in his car. 'The next thing I knew, things got physical between us,' Bailey wrote in the court papers. She continued: 'We fought each other, wrestling and tussling. At one point, Darryl was pulling my hair. He then slammed my face on the steering wheel, causing my tooth to get chipped. I then stopped fighting back as I was in a lot of pain.' A judge denied a request by DDG for a restraining order against Bailey. In May, she was granted a restraining order against the YouTuber. Documents obtained by at the time, indicated that the singer had previously filed a police report against her ex (real name: Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.) after he allegedly destroyed her home surveillance camera and stole her phone. In January 2024, she revealed that she had given birth to their son Halo in December of the previous year. The couple had previously begun dating in January 2022 before splitting in October 2024. In June 2022, the pair made their red carpet debut as they attended the BET Awards together and sported all-black ensembles during the event. They made other appearances that year, such as stopping by Paris Fashion Week and later walked the red carpet at the Avatar: The Way Of Water screening in December 2022. During a past interview with Essence, Bailey opened up about how both she and DDG met and when asked whether she was in love, the performer answered with, 'Yes. For sure I am.'
