The New York Times [no paywall]: “This year’s high-end models from Apple and Google raise the bar for mobile photography, but users should take the time to learn the settings and features. Smartphone photography has come a long way since the first iPhone’s single 2-megapixel camera in 2007. With phones now boasting multiple cameras with 48-, 50- or even 200-megapixel resolutions, the camera software has also gotten more complex, with more fine-tuned controls and features. Some are even boosted by artificial intelligence. If you’re still finding your way around the latest app update or just got a new phone, here’s how to find the tools that let you create your best photos and videos. (Note: The options vary by phone model. The examples here were made with an iPhone 17 Pro Max and a Google Pixel 10 Pro.)…”