Last week we reported that Microsoft was planning on launching a new camera app called Pix for iOS. If you are an iOS user who isn’t 100% satisfied with the default iOS camera app, or if other third-party solutions aren’t quite cutting it, you might be interested to learn that the app has since been released.
Just in case you missed our earlier report, Pix has been billed as being a smarter camera app. It does have some Live Photos-like features, in which it knows when to take a photo, thus allowing users to capture moments they normally would not. The app also relies on artificial intelligence to adjust the camera settings and to enhance the photos taken.
According to Microsoft, “Microsoft Pix captures a burst of 10 frames with each shutter click – some from before the tap – and uses artificial intelligence to select up to three of the best, unique shots. Before the remaining frames are deleted, the app uses data from the entire burst to remove noise, and then intelligently brightens faces, beautifies skin and adjusts the picture’s color and tone. These best, enhanced images are ready in about a second.”
Now whether or not the app is for you is up to you to decide, but if you are curious, it is a free download so fire up the iTunes App Store and check it out if you’re so inclined.