Apple’s iPhones take some impressive pictures, and they get better every year.
Even though Apple has refused to go above the 8-megapixel threshold, the company’s smartphones—going back to the iPhone 4—take some of the cleanest, sharpest images in mobile. Not the very best, but close.
But even Apple’s phones can use a little extra oomph. Luckily, this is an area where third-party developers shine. Apple’s iOS App Store is home to some of the slickest camera software in mobile, so you probably already have your favorites; if not, we have some suggestions we think you should familiarize yourself with now.