iOS: The words “Apple” and “free” are a bit like oil and water — just ask anyone who works at the company and doesn’t get to partake in the Silicon Valley custom of free lunches and dinners for all. However, Father Cook is feeling generous this month, and Apple is offering up the excellent Obscura 2 camera app for free. Here’s how you get it (and save $7.99).

It feels as though Google has held the market on “point your camera at it to learn more” technology for some time now, first through its Translate app, which let you target signs in foreign languages with your smartphone’s camera and receive translations on the fly, and now via Lens, which expands this technology to give you plenty of information about the objects in photos you’ve taken (or are about to take).

Each new generation of smartphones brings remarkable advances in camera quality, allowing even the greenest shutterbugs to snap prime photos.

But, if you truly want to take your pictures and videos to the next level, a tripod for your smartphone is the way to go.

The ARMOR-X Mini Flexible Phone Tripod can help you take dynamic, stunning photos or videos from any angle, and it's on sale for more than 40 per cent off today.

Today's smartphones boast some fairly impressive cameras, but more often than not, their zooming capabilities leave more to be desired. Fortunately, you can enhance your phone's zoom with the 8x Telephoto Smartphone Lens, which is now on sale for nearly 75 percent off the normal price.

A little moisture shouldn't get in the way of your high-octane adventures. Whether you're jet skiing through some waves or splashing into a lake, this HD Wide Angle Waterproof Action Cam lets you document your aquatic thrills in crisp 1080p recording.

If you've ever tried to be your own handyperson, you probably know the pain -- and frustration -- that comes with working in tight spaces. Whether you're unclogging a drain or cleaning behind the fridge, being able to peer into those nooks and crannies makes the job significantly easier, which is why the WiFi HD Waterproof Endoscopic Camera is an essential addition to any DIY arsenal.

Polaroids are great, but if you want to make your own weird version, Hackaday user Muth has a guide that links up a Raspberry Pi and camera to a thermal printer.

If you're looking to boost your field photography skills, these eight clever tricks can be done with common items almost everyone has.

We know that a Raspberry Pi can be turned into a motion sensing security camera, but it's even cheaper to do it with the $US5 ($7) Raspberry Pi Zero. DIYer Mark West shows you how.

iPhone: Camera+, our favourite camera app on iPhone, gets an update today that adds in the ability to shoot and edit in RAW alongside support for the iPhone 7 Plus dual camera.

The lens you use with your camera plays a huge part in determining the quality of photos you get, but a lot of casual photographers don't want to invest in expensive lenses and stick to whatever comes with the camera. Here are a few ways to eke out a little more functionality out of a kit lens.

Video: Whether you're a pro or an amateur, pack a plastic bag in your bag with your camera the next time you go out to take pictures. This video features five great reasons why you should, including the old rain protection trick and a beautiful soft, weathered effect for your photos.

Our smartphones boast some high-end cameras, but they can’t always get us that optimal selfie angle. That’s why the ARMOR-X Mini Flexible Phone Tripod is a must-have for those looking to snap dynamic photos on the go.

Hiya Gizmodo! My 15 year old son has really started getting into photography -- it has quickly become one of his favourite subjects at school. I'd love to get him a decent camera (under $1000) that can grow with him and his skills, for a few years at least. What's the best direction to go in? Cheers, Mum

Compared to other editing techniques, HDR imaging displays a greater range of luminance levels true to what the human eye can see. So, if you really want to get the most out of your photos, you need HDR editing software, namely HDR Projects 4 Professional.

If you have to shoot in bright, harsh, overhead light, your best bet is to either just move to the shade (in which case you have more to think about, more on that in a moment), or turn your subject 180 degrees. These tips may seem obvious, but the utility is in the nuance.

iOS: Camera+ on the iPad isn't nearly as necessary as its iPhone counterpart, but improvements to the app today might change that. Namely, aside from a much needed interface update, the app is now a seriously improved editing tool.

We've seen Raspberry Pi-powered photo booths before, but Make takes it a step further by adding in a touch screen and automatic uploading to Google Photos.

iOS: We all know the iPhone can take great pictures. But what's the fun in that? BitCam is a camera app that's all about a pixellated retro feel.