Scalado Remove Smartphone App, Easily Removes Unwanted Objects Within Photos

Scalado has this week unveiled their new smartphone application called Remove. Which has been created to help easily remove unwanted objects from photographs, with a simply selection process. The Remove application can be set to automatically delete any problems it identifies, but can be set to a manual mode if you prefer more control over what is left in and taken out of the shot. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

Scalado will be showcaseingtheir new Remove smartphone application at MWC 2012 later this month. Although no information has been released as yet to when we might see the new application arriving on smartphones. Scalado explains:

When capturing photos in a busy area, like a public square or a concert for example, it is often difficult to get a clean shot without unwanted objects entering the frame. Now you can capture the shot anyway, and simply let the camera remove the people for you! Point your camera and take a photo. Afterwards you can remove anyone moving around, or select your friends and remove any strangers.

Scalado Remove - Capture a clear view:

iSlic Smartphone Mounting System

If you are looking for a universal mount to help you attach your smartphone to any number of places. The new iSlic mount which is currently on Kickstarter might well be worth a look. iSlic has been designed to accommodate any smartphone and hold it firmly in place on your bike handlebars, gym equipment or in your car to name a few places. Watch the video after the jump to see it in action.

iSlic has been designed by Moreno’s Team and has been created to provide a handy adjustable smartphone holder for the iPhone, Android and Windows devices. iSlic developers explains a little more about their creation:

The iSLIC naturally attaches to most surfaces such as exercise bikes, car dashboards, and shopping carts (just to name a few). Use it to check items off your grocery list as you shop, follow GPS directions as you drive, and scroll through your music list while you exercise. Watching a movie on your iPhone? Use the iSlic to prop your phone on your desk, sit back and enjoy. If you think you might be able to use the iSlic visit the Kickstarter website now to make a pledge and help iSlic smartphone mount make the jump from concept to production.

16 MP Kodak Polaroid Android HD smartphone does optical zoom

Hey, look - it's Big Foot! No, it's just the Altek Leo, a creature that appears occasionally, the local newspaper writes about it and then disappears for another year. This time there's a big name attached to it at least, so maybe this time it will get a proper market release. Meet the Kodak Polaroid SC1630 Android HD Smart Camera.

Styled like an old school camera, the Polaroid SC1630's crowning feature is a 16MP camera unit (was 14MP when we last saw the Leo), with 3x optical zoom, F3.1-F5.6 aperture, ISO up to 3200 and shutter speeds of up to 1/1400. There's a xenon flash to go with it too. The SC1630 can shoot 720p videos.

On the phone side of things, there's quad-band GSM and tri-band 3G connectivity, microSIM card, a 3.2" WVGA screen, Android OS (not sure which version) and a 2.5mm audio jack (huh?). The phone is rather thick at 18.5mm, but if you look at it as a point-and-shoot camera it's actually quite compact.

The battery is reportedly just 1020mAh, which is insufficient for all the mechanical zoom and xenon flash goodies, so we hope it will be replaced by the time the Kodak Polaroid SC1630 hits the shelves.

Kodak's contribution to the project comes in the form of their proprietary compression technology, which allows the user to tweak the size of photos.

The Polaroid Android HD will reportedly cost $299 when it hits the shelves in April, but Kodak is still in talks with carriers so it's unclear who will carry it. They are also considering offering the phone pre-paid.