Hidden iOS 5 Panorama Mode Revealed

[GorgonPhone]

this need to be unrevealed cause it sucks,,,,

 

[Xian Zhu Xuande]

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Not liking the UI for it (the big plain button saying 'Panorama'. Looks a bit Android-ish :O

It was probably produced with simple functionality for testing and preparation. If it had been in the final product it would, I expect, be every bit as polished as any other aspect of the OS.

 

[Deedlez]

Not surprising that Apple added this feature, but it is surprising that it got left in the released iOS5, even if switched off like this. I wonder how much of the install consists of these dormant features?

Wouldn't be surprised to see this as a feature in a future iOS update, or maybe this will be released alongside the iPhone 5 as a "new" built-in feature.

 

[hansolo79]

does this require a reboot? i wanna try this but im not at my computer to do a tethered boot

Doesn't require reboot.

 

[AgingGeek]

I am testing this right now. It's very clear to me that there's an obvious reason why Apple didn't release it yet: it sucks.

When it does work, it's blurry as heck. 3rd pic is a good example.
Also worthy of note: The photos are in FULL RESOLUTION. Which means your iPhone 4 is technically capable of near-continuous shooting of 5MP pictures. And yes, this was taken with an iPhone 4.

Your mother asked me to tell you to make your bed.

 

[BrettJDeriso]

Cool design, Apple is trying to stay ahead of the curve on software now that the phones sport a nice camera.

I can't speak for other devices, but panoramic stitch has existed in Samsung Galaxy S phones for over a year now. That's not what I would call "staying ahead of the curve"

To a previous poster's point, there is already an app for iPhone that does a better, non-linear job of stitching than what Apple is trying to build into the camera app.

This is just another "me too" innovation, like unified notifications. Apple isn't stupid. They badmouth features on other platforms until they see how popular they are there, then they put their own gloss on it and roll it out as a "magical and revolutionary breakthrough". Ho hum.

 

[MacAddict1978]

Cool design, Apple is trying to stay ahead of the curve on software now that the phones sport a nice camera.

Ahead? Android has natively offered this for awhile now, and there have been lots of apps that do it as well.

This is like saying Apple finally adding minor image editing into the camera app that they're staying ahead.

I hate android trolls, but it's statements like this that give those fools some merit.

Let's be honest. Apple is very slow to roll out the most basic of features, and its about the only annoying thing regarding being an IOS user.

MMS anyone?

 

[crisss1205]

I'd rather have the "Panorama" instead of that "Grid" feature

Well do you even know what the pour pose of the grid function is? I take it you don't. I use that all the time.

 

[gadget123]

This would be a cool feature.

 

[cjmillsnun]

Seriously? Why would they not put something like that into the final version of iOS 5? It's such a small thing, but so cool.

Probably because there are bugs still to squash in it and Apple consider it not ready for prime time.

 

[Oletros]

well one this is for sure and that is Apple better release this asap or else android will now that they have another thing to copy

Late, Android has "copied" it. And not only Android, a lot of companies has "copied" panorama photo stitching

 

[ConnorTurnbull]

removed

 

[cwwilson]

I use the 360 panorama app myself but if the native ability ever comes in a software update I might use that. hopefully it's as easy to use as 360.

 

[murdercitydevil]

If this ever comes out, I found out how to keep the photos from discoloring (while it may still be out of focus)
Hold the focus and lock the exposure. Fixed 90% of the problem, the other 10% was solved by slowly moving.
Now we know exactly why Apple put in the AE/AF lock!

Is that a Razer Imperator? Good mouse.

 

[Prodo123]

Is that a Razer Imperator? Good mouse.

Razer Orochi, plugged in to enable 1000Hz tracking (and to save battery)

Your mother asked me to tell you to make your bed.

At 2:00 AM? Lol.

 

[BeachKid]

Found a youtube video on how to enable it:

http://youtu.be/IzE-st4zZAc

 

[sjinsjca]

Here's my room

Heh. A kindred spirit. My dad used to walk into my room, shake his head, and comment, "Your bed looks like cat puke."

 

[Mr. Gates]

I am sorry but you have the BEST SIGNATURE EVER!!!!!!

Oh Thanks .

Most people just vote my comments down because of it. It shatters their zombie like perception and hurts their brain.

 

[macbook pro i5]

Oh Thanks .

Most people just vote my comments down because of it. It shatters their zombie like perception and hurts their brain.

I think your sig is right

 

[samcraig]

Late, Android has "copied" it. And not only Android, a lot of companies has "copied" panorama photo stitching

Yes - google spent a lot of money on a Delorean and has managed to steal Apple's future updates like Panorama photography and then go back in time and put it into there earlier releases. Diabolical!!!

 

[marco114]

i use Pano

Pano rocks are the photos are high resolution.

http://debaclesoftware.com/iOS/

http://itunes.apple.com/app/pano/id293709029?mt=8

 

[adder7712]

My Sony Ericsson feature phone has this...

But still a good feature nonetheless...

 

[Undecided]

Best Mac viewer?

What Mac app will open the flat file output of 360 Panorama and show it as a panorama? I don't want to go through converting it to QTVR or some other format. I just want an app that will open the flat jpg but show it as a panorama.

 

[YourRiver]

Maybe we'll see it in 5.1

 

[Luvvlyjubbly]

Just go to the App store and for less than $3 you can download panoramic software exactly like this. The app to get is DerManDar. Fantastic!!