Most people carry their smartphones everywhere, and that includes every moment worth capturing. Whether you’re out for a walk, spending time with friends, or just enjoying your surroundings, your phone becomes your go-to camera. And while mobile cameras have come a long way, how you use them matters even more than the specs.
Know how to improve your smartphone photography with simple tips for better photos every day.(Pexels)
If you’re looking to enhance your photography game and make the most of your phone’s camera, here are some simple and creative tips to help you get better shots.
1. Use Grid Lines for Better Composition
Grid lines can enhance your photography by helping you apply the rule of thirds. This simple feature helps you position your subject more effectively, which will help you create balanced, engaging photos. To turn on the grid, go to your camera settings, and try positioning subjects along the grid lines or where they intersect for a more harmonious shot.
Lighting plays a major role in the quality of your photos. Instead of using your flash, take advantage of natural light, especially during the “golden hour” just after sunrise or just before sunset. The warm light during these times can give your photos a beautiful glow.
Avoid the harsh midday sun; instead, shoot in shaded areas for softer, more flattering light. You can also experiment with backlighting or use simple reflectors like a piece of white paper to bounce light onto your subject.
Using the timer is a great way to capture group photos or self-portraits without rushing. Set the timer, get into position, and let the camera do the work. You can even pair the timer with burst mode for multiple shots at once, which will automatically increase your chances of getting the perfect photo.
For added stability and creative angles, consider using a smartphone tripod with the timer feature.
4. Explore Camera Modes
Most smartphones offer various camera modes that can help enhance your photos. These include:
Portrait Mode: For beautiful background blur (bokeh) around your subject.
Night Mode: For low-light photography without a harsh flash.
Panorama Mode: For sweeping landscapes or wide group shots.
Macro Mode: To capture fine details in close-up shots.
Try out these modes to discover new ways to capture different types of scenes, and if possible, consider adding lens attachments to further boost your camera’s capabilities.
Many smartphones let you manually adjust settings like exposure, ISO, and focus. These controls give you more creative freedom to fine-tune your shots, especially in challenging lighting conditions. Experiment with different settings to see how they affect your photos and learn how to use them to capture the perfect image.
6. Edit Your Photos with Apps
Editing is a great way to enhance your photos and give them a polished, professional look. Apps like Snapseed, Picsart, and Lightroom Mobile offer a range of tools to adjust brightness, contrast, saturation, and more. Start with basic edits, like cropping and adjusting exposure, and then explore advanced features to add filters and effects.
Editing can transform a good photo into something great, but remember to keep it natural. Over-editing can take away from the authenticity of your shot.
By following these tips, you can elevate your smartphone photography and start taking photos that are not only sharp and clear but also more creative and engaging. Whether you’re capturing daily moments or special events, your phone’s camera can be a powerful tool for great photography.
DRDO demonstrated long-duration Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground testing for more than 1,000 seconds. Photo: PIB
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Friday (April 25, 2025) announced a significant milestone in the field of hypersonic weapon technology with the demonstration of long-duration Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor ground testing for more than 1,000 seconds.
“The ground-test is in continuation of the earlier test reported for 120 seconds in January 2025. With the successful test, the system will be soon ready for full scale flight worthy combustor testing,” DRDO said in a statement. “This test validates the design of long duration scramjet combustor as well as test facility.”
The development was achieved by the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL), a Hyderabad-based laboratory of DRDO, at the newly built state-of-the-art scramjet connect test facility.
Hypersonic cruise missile is a class of weapons that can travel more than five times the speed of sound (>6100 Kmph) for a long duration and is powered by air breathing engine. Air-breathing propulsion systems, having supersonic combustion, play a critical role for long-duration cruise conditions, the statement said.
Amazon’s Great Summer Sale is just around the corner, officially starting at noon on May 2. However, there’s good news for Prime members, you will get early access, with the sale starting 12 hours earlier for you. As part of the sale, there will be major discounts on various electronics, including mobile phones. Here’s what we know so far.
Know how Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Enterprise Edition will satisfy corporate needs. (HT Tech)
In addition, Amazon is also promoting deals on Lenovo, Asus, and HP laptops. While exact prices have not yet been revealed, given that these products are being advertised, it is likely they will be included in the sale.
Having said that, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is already discounted on Amazon. While there could be an additional offer during the Great Summer Sale, the phone is currently listed at ₹92,249. You can get it for even less when using an Amazon ICICI Bank credit card, which makes you eligible for 5 percent cashback, bringing the price below ₹90,000. This is notably much lower than the phone’s MRP of ₹1,34,999.
According to the teaser page for Amazon’s Great Summer Sale, HDFC Bank credit card holders will be eligible for a 10 percent instant discount. This means you may be able to purchase smartphones and other electronics at reduced prices. Amazon is also promoting exchange offers and no-cost EMI options when buying products during the sale.
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Motorola has globally launched two new Edge series phones called the Motorola Edge 60 and the Motorola Edge 60 Pro. Both of these phones are also rumoured to launch in the Indian market, and they offer several differences in terms of features. The Pro model, of course, being the more premium option, comes with more bells and whistles.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro in Pantone Sparkling Grape.(Motorola)
Motorola is currently teasing the same via its own website as well as Flipkart. Here are the key differences you can expect from these phones when they launch later in India, based on the global counterparts:
Motorola Edge 60 vs Motorola Edge 60 Pro: Performance
Motorola Edge 60, being the more affordable of the two, is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip. However, the Edge 60 Pro features the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, which is, of course, the more powerful of the two.
As for RAM, globally, both the Edge 60 and the Edge 60 Pro come with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM. Both also offer 512GB of storage, although this configuration may vary in the Indian market.
Both phones run Android 15 with Motorola own tweaks on top. They also feature under-display optical fingerprint scanners.
Coming to the cameras, the Motorola Edge 60 sports a 50MP main camera, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultra-wide-angle lens. On paper, the camera specs are quite similar between the two models. Both can record 4K video at 30fps. The selfie camera is also the same across both devices, featuring a 50MP sensor capable of recording 4K 30fps video.
In terms of battery, the Motorola Edge 60 Pro packs a 6,000mAh battery with support for 90W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. The Motorola Edge 60, meanwhile, comes with a 5,200mAh battery and supports 68W fast charging.
Motorola Edge 60 Pro vs Edge 60: Display and build
When it comes to display and build quality, both phones are equipped with 6.7-inch POLED panels, offer peak brightness of up to 4,500 nits, and support a 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, both models are MIL-STD-810H compliant and come with IP68 and IP69 ratings for dust and water resistance.
