You could be taking way better photos on your phone

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="David Imel / The Verge" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/iPhone-17-Pro-taking-a-photo-4.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Your smartphone photos can look way better. If you're willing to put in a little extra work, use third party apps and spend a bit of time editing, it's possible to take photos that - under the right circumstances - can rival dedicated digital cameras.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">I post a lot of smartphone photos online, and "How do I take better photos on my phone?" is a question I get practically every day. It makes sense. As the saying goes, "The best camera is the one you have on you," and we practically <em>always</em> have our phones on us these days.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Over the last few years, smartphone camera sensors have gotten bigger, with better light gathering capabilities and highe …</p> <p><a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/973055/how-to-take-better-smartphone-photos">Read the full story at The Verge.</a></p>