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It’s not just that smartphone designers can pack fantastic image sensors and lenses into a device that fits in your pocket. Today’s powerhouse phones also lean on their computing prowess, relying on smart software tricks to deliver stunning photos. I still love standalone cameras, but the new  iPhone XS  set a bar for phone photography so high during my recent test that I have a hard time convincing myself to bring out my mirrorless Olympus. To get the most out of that amazing camera in your pocket, you need to follow classic photography advice while also tapping into techniques specific to AI-powered phone cameras like the new iPhone, Samsung Note 9, and Google’s forthcoming new phone. 1. Let the Device Handle It On iPhones, you can tap and slide to adjust the brightness. But it’s rarely necessary. ALEXANDER GEORGE While testing the iPhone XS Max camera, I instinctively set it on a handrail for stability, but the professional photographer I was with ...

Facebook says almost 50 million of its users were left exposed by a security flaw. The company said attackers were able to exploit a vulnerability in a feature known as “View As” to gain control of people's accounts. The breach was discovered on Tuesday, Facebook said, and it has informed police. Users that had potentially been affected were prompted to re-log-in on Friday. Tech Tent: Facebook's family feud Facebook hate speech glitch investigated by firm The flaw has been fixed, wrote the firm’s vice-president of product management, Guy Rosen, adding all affected accounts had been reset, as well as another 40 million "as a precautionary step". Facebook - which saw its share price drop more than 3% on Friday - has more than two billion active monthly users. The company has confirmed to reporters that the breach would allow hackers to log in to other accounts that use Facebook's system, of which there are many. This means other major sites, su...