What Happened
Making the case for better selfies.
Why It Matters
The Selfix phone case is a classic example of a great idea in theory that falls apart in practice.
Key Details
- It's a case for the iPhone 17 Pro with a circular screen on the back.
- It mirrors the middle of your main phone screen, making it easier to frame up selfies using your phone's higher-quality rear cameras rather than the selfie camera.
- Selfie cameras have come a long way, and the updated sensor in the iPhone 17 series' front-facing camera is more than capable in good lighting.
- But there are still ways that the bigger sensors and lenses in your phone's rear cameras outperform them: They can do slow-motion … Read the full story at The Verge.
Background Context
Making the case for better selfies. The Selfix phone case is a classic example of a great idea in theory that falls apart in practice. It's a case for the iPhone 17 Pro with a circular screen on the back. It mirrors the middle of your main phone screen, making it easier to frame up selfies using your phone's higher-quality rear cameras rather than the selfie camera. A nice concept! I wish it worked better. Selfie cameras have come a long way, and the updated sensor in the iPhone 17 series' front-facing camera is more than capable in good lighting. But there are still ways that the bigger sensors and lenses in your phone's rear cameras outperform them: They can do slow-motion … Read the full
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Source: The Verge – Original Link
Source: The Verge