Google has a new standalone camera app available in the Google Play app store, and it can be installed on any smartphones or tablets running KitKat 4.4 or higher. The new app will also be rolling out to other devices in the future according to Google, so that might expand beyond just KitKat to those on other versions of Android. The app offers a 100 percent viewfinder to show you exactly what you’re shooting without blocking the view with interface elements, and also offers a few trick modes for taking pictures including Lens Blur, Panorama, and Photo Sphere. Lens Blur offers background defocusing effect like those introduced by most smartphone manufacturers on their latest generation flagship smartphones, so it’s nice to see that kind of stuff democratized. The Lens Blur feature in practice is kind of tricky to get right, as it required you shifting your phone upwards while remaining centered on your focal point. Samsung’s requires holding your phone in the same place for a while but produces more reliable results in my experience, and HTC’s needs its dual camera hardware in the new HTC One M8 but offers up strangely similar finished products. If used in the right circumstances, Lens Blur works remarkably well at mimicking the kind of depth of field you can capture from DSLRs. Photo Sphere offers the ability to capture full, 360 degree immersive snapshots and is an extension of the kind of feature you’ll find from Panorama, but not limited to the horizontal plane. It’s the first time Google has made this available to non-Nexus devices, so check it out. I tried installing this on a Galaxy S5 without issue, and it’s a nice alternative if you’re not a fan of or are overwhelmed by the options of the stock offering of whatever device-maker you’ve chosen. Some users on Twitter report having issues getting the app to recognize your phone’s camera hardware, but a quick reboot should do the trick. Source :- techcrunch
The most annoying thing is when apps close suddenly or display an error message. I think that they should integrate a better user-friendly help system, especially on Samsung devices, to fix these problems. There is a Samsung app called Samsung Cares that you might want to consider installing. In any case, this is how to fix the annoying camera failed problem on the Galaxy S3.
There are a few standard things that you can do, and some of them are pretty easy. First off, you can clear the camera cache and data. This won’t erase your images, but it will wipe any preloaded data that help the app to load quicker when starting it up. In most cases, this data is corrupted, so you need to wipe it clean. Doing this won’t have a noticeable effect on your camera’s speed, but it may clear up the camera fail problem.
Did this work for you? If not, there are some other solutions to consider. You might want to do this for the Gallery app as well.
If this is still causing your problems, you can also clear the cache partition for the Galaxy S3. This, again, is quite simple to do, but might seem scary if it is your first time. Never fear! You can do it. Here’s how it is done:
Turn off your Galaxy S3Press the Volume Up, home and power keys and hold them.Once the phone vibrates, let go of the power button but keep pressing on the volume up and home buttons. Soon enough, the Android System Recovery screen will be displayed.Navigate to the Wipe cache partition using the volume down key and then press the power button to select.
This is not a factory reset, it won’t delete your data, but it will wipe app cache contents, which will alleviate the problem (hopefully).
If the problem is still here (gosh darn it!) there is yet another few solutions. The next consists of doing a factory reset, which you can learn on how to do in our forum tutorial how to factory reset the Galaxy S3.
If all else fails, you might want to consider using a 3rd party app, and there are a bunch out there, like the Google Camera app for example, which is an awesome app everyone should be using. Install the Google Camera app for free from the Google Play Store.
If you don’t want to settle for an alternative app, then it would be a good idea to bring it back to a Samsung or Best Buy mobile shop, or wherever you bought it. A representative will likely try to flash factory binaires from an image factory reset and if you still get the camera fail message, you could be in line for a new smartphone.
I hope you found a solution that works for you! What do you do when this happens?
The debate about the legality of speed camera apps is not yet complete, but the fact is: they are still used by many motorists. Radar Beep will keep you informed about safety cameras and speed camera traps while driving. How the app performs in practice though, you can read in the following review.
Good?? ?Bluetooth startup configuration for external navigation devices?Reliable notifications?Intuitive user interfaceBad?? ?No connection with Google Maps navigation is possible?No traffic report
Radar Beep is an app that warns you of approaching speed cameras and radar traps. With the launch of the app you activate a background process that scans the environment for safety cameras. So the information is as current as possible, when you load the app at first you'll be prompted to download a file with corresponding radar control positions. You set your country as a defualt and there are packages for the United States as well as many different countries in Europe. You can check how much speed camera data is available for each country via the national table.
Your exact location is recorded by GPS. A map shows where you find yourself and speed cameras are marked with corresponding icons in the map. As you approach a warning point, a beep from the app will increase in intensity as you get closer and closer to the trap. A large display will keep you informed about the prescribed speed for the area you're currently in. In addition, you will be shown the type of speed trap coming up, your current speed and how far away the speed camera still is.
In the test, the app warned of upcoming speed cameras very well. If you do not have your phone connected via Bluetooth to a navigation device and have not selected a specific route the app will just show you alerts for speed cameras in the area. Since the app shows a lot of potential safety cameras though, the message density can be correspondingly high and not always apply to the road on which you find yourself or even plan to take. Getting alerts for a specific route only is possible only in conjunction with a navigation device. Unfortunately, this does not apply to Google Maps and its navigation system. Connection to an external device must be done via Bluetooth.
In most cases too, the app alerts you to possible speed traps. This means many of the speed cameras you're being warned about are no longer current or accurate, but simply possible. Freshly mapped speed traps on the other hand are only displayed if you have updated to the most current data package.
Note: About the legal use of speed camera apps: it is your responsibility to arm yourself with the relevant information regarding the legality of using an app such as this in your local area. Local law enforcement may fine you for using an app or device that displays speed camera locations and radar traps. Also, you should not use an app such as this as an excuse to disobey speed limits. Driving safely at all times is the best solution.
The user interface of radar beep is very clean and clear. The background map (Google Maps) can be zoomed in on as much as necessary and you can check up in advance where possible cameras could be lying in wait along your route. Your current speed is displayed over a large area at the top of the screen for easy visibility. Warnings are also nice and large and include all important information. In the settings you can decide exactly what you want to be alerted about in the app. In addition to fixed radars and possible mobile speed cameras there are some other warning categories, including, for example, a radar section, possible police checks and other 'danger' points.
The notifications for each category can be adapted individually. You can turn off notifications for all but a few special special warnings, or you assign a notification or an additional tone to them. Voice notifications can also be enabled. The app is configured quickly and easily and worked first time in the test. For quick access, there is also a widget.
In my tests, Radar Beep worked very well and accurately. Most of the possible radars were not currently present, but the app's warning of excessive speed was, in every, case, offered with plenty of time to safely slow down before any traps. A stable internet connection and a good GPS signal are absolutely necessary in order to take advantage of the app on the whole route though. Battery consumption and data usage on my mobile network were limited.
The app is available for free and includes a banner ad at the bottom of the screen. If you want to remove this, you can donate any amount above a dollar to the developer.
Radar Beep reliably delivers maps with all sorts of mobile radars, permanently installed cameras and other traffic control alerts. Even when a possible camera does not end up appearing, it is better to be safe than sorry and it doesn't hurt anyone to stick to the speed limit. One of the most impressive features of the app is the simple interface and quick setup. Compared to the competition, there are still some functions, such as congestion indicators and warnings of certain dangers, that would be a useful addition for Radar Beep. Google Maps navigation support would also be more desirable than the necessity for a Bluetooth connection to an external navigation device in order to receive notifications while using turn-by-turn navigation. All in all though, the app does what it does well and therefore scores a neat four stars out of five. There's room for improvement, but as far as the basics go, it's all good.
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Good?? ?Bluetooth startup configuration for external navigation devices?Reliable notifications?Intuitive user interfaceBad?? ?No connection with Google Maps navigation is possible?No traffic report
Radar Beep covers most places you'll be heading on holiday. / © AndroidPIT/Radar Beep 
Radar Beep gives you big, clear information to keep you free of speeding tickets. / © AndroidPIT/Radar Beep 
Unless you're navigating (right), you'll get lots of local area notifications. / © AndroidPIT/Radar Beep 
Radar Beep will nicely sync with your external navigation device to provide alerts en route. / © AndroidPIT/Radar Beep 
For a free app, Radar Beep has the basics covered nicely. / © AndroidPIT/Radar Beep 
Radar Beep offers Voice Notifications, additional alert tones and a widget. / © AndroidPIT/Radar Beep