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Many of us have heard of bracketing and then discarded it as something too difficult or impractical. But this little technique can almost guarantee you the perfect exposure every time. Let’s take a look at a few simple steps to great images.
In the old days of film photography, it was difficult to bracket if you didn’t want to spend a lot of money in processing and printing costs. But now in the digital age, where it costs nothing to shoot an image and nothing to review it on your computer, we can all do it. Here is how it works.
I suppose you could call bracketing an insurance policy against badly exposed images. I must emphasize that it’s against bad exposure and not bad images. It’s no guarantee that your composition will be a good one. When looking at your images and finding a great composition with the exposure slightly off, it’s always an “if only” moment. Bracketing will limit these moments.
Bracketing allows you to shoot an image at the recommended meter exposure setting, an underexposed setting, and one overexposed setting. But, that still doesn’t solve your problem does it? The key here is to determine how much you want to under or over expose the image.
On your camera you’ll find a setting denoted ‘AEB’ for automatic exposure bracketing. By changing to this setting, you’ll find that you’re able to change the exposure by a third, half, or a full stop. Depending on how you’re shooting, i.e., using aperture value or timed or shutter value (Av or TV), you will either open or close your aperture more or speed up or slow down your shutter speed.
Getting back to how much to over or under expose, is what is going to improve or perfect your image. You’ll have to experiment to see how much you want change the stops, but once you’ve worked it out the rest, as they say, is history.
So, you’ve decided how much of a stop you want to bracket, then what next? Simple. Press the shutter button and voila! The camera will take three shots of the scene. One normal, one slightly overexposed, and one slightly underexposed. And, I’m pretty sure that one of them will be just right. You might find that the best one is the middle exposure and it wasn’t necessary for the other two. But, just in case, it’s a great feature to use on your camera as you learn digital photography.
If you’ve already tried to experiment with HDR photography you’ll find that AEB is a great help to get the perfect final image. Happy shooting!
About the Author: Wayne Turner has been teaching photography for 25 years and has written three books on photography. He has produced 21 Steps to Perfect Photos; a program of learner-based training using outcomes based education.
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Sometimes despite your best efforts, you just aren’t able to capture audio at the quality you would like. Whether it’s background noise, unwanted dialogue sounds, inconsistent audio levels, or you just want to improve the overall quality of your video, this video will show you how to fix your audio in post.
Circles are all around us. You can see them in bokeh, star trails, light painting, rocks, car and bicycle wheels, swirling staircases, in patterns and shadows, fruit, kitchenware, etc.
So go out and capture anything that has circles. They can be color, black and white, moody or bright. Just so long as they have circles in them! You get the picture! Have fun, and I look forward to seeing what you come up with!
Simply upload your shot into the comment field (look for the little camera icon in the Disqus comments section) and they’ll get embedded for us all to see or if you’d prefer, upload them to your favorite photo-sharing site and leave the link to them. Show me your best images in this week’s challenge.
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If you tag your photos on Flickr, Instagram, Twitter or other sites – tag them as #DPScircles to help others find them. Linking back to this page might also help others know what you’re doing so that they can share in the fun.
A security researcher has discovered four VPN apps that serve ads while running in the background and also on the home screen of Android smartphones in the latest case of adware found on the Google Play Store.
While researching suspicious Android VPN apps, Andy Michael found that Hotspot VPN, Free VPN Master, Secure VPN and Security Master by Cheetah Mobile were all showing full screen pop-up ads on his smartphone even though none of these apps were currently open.
It is also worth noting that all of these apps originate from either Hong Kong or China where VPN usage tends to be higher than in other countries due to China's Great Firewall and the ongoing protests in Hong Kong. While three of the four apps provide VPN services to users, Security Master is an antivirus app.
All of the apps found to be showing disruptive ads by Andy Michael are still available on the Play Store at the time of writing.
Adware apps
In addition to APIs from Google and Facebook used to show ads, Michael's investigation also found that Hotspot VPN also contained obfuscated code which is used to show full-screen ads regardless of whether or not the app is currently open which results in significant battery and CPU usage. This app's name also resembles the legitimate VPN, Hotspot Shield and its developer likely chose this name as a way to trick unsuspecting users into downloading their app instead.
Free VPN Master was found to share the same code for serving Google ads and its APK file has the same code structure and files as Hotspot VPN. According to Michael, both apps are identical apart from slight modifications in their code.
Secure VPN though was the worst offender as it served ads when users had other apps open and even overlaid them on top of user's home screens. The app also contained references to code that recorded activities such as when an ad was displayed, clicked on or dismissed by the user. Security Master on the other hand, used more sophisticated behavior to show ads when users tried to go back to the home screen or when certain buttons were clicked.
Android users are constantly warned to avoid installing apps from unknown sources but when they can't even trust Google's own Play Store to find legitimate apps, there is a serious problem.
Worried about downloading a fake VPN app? Check out our complete list of the best VPN services of 2019
After a multi-year partnership, HP has announced that it will acquire Bromium in an effort to bolster its endpoint security capabilities.
California-based Bromium was found by former Citrix executives back in 2011 and the company specializes in deploying virtualization to provide endpoint security.
HP currently licenses Bromium's technology to power its Sure Click malware protection which uses virtual containers to isolate untrusted files and websites.
The partnership between the two companies began in early 2017 though it was expanded at the beginning of this year when HP launched its Sure Click Advanced solution as part of its Device-as-a-Service offering.
Bromium acquisition
GM and Global Head of Commercial Systems at HP, Andy Rhodes provided further details on why the company decided to acquire Bromium in a press release, saying:
“Security is a key competitive differentiator for HP, providing the most secure PCs and printers on the market. The acquisition of Bromium extends our investments, leadership and focus in this space and securing end point devices that are on the front lines of defense against cyber security attacks.”
HP has not disclosed the terms of the acquisition nor has it revealed how many of Bromium's employees will be joining the company.
Mirrors or windows, ponds or lakes, it really doesn’t matter where you find them, reflections are eye-catching. In this tutorial, I’ll give you some ideas and inspiration on how to use reflections more creatively for stunning photography.
We’re fascinated by reflections ever since we discover ourselves in a mirror, it’s no wonder we remain captivated by them. If you want to know about the technical aspect of reflections check out Rick Ohnsman’s article Understand Light and Color to Improve your Photography. Here, I’ll tell you nine ways to use them in your photographs.
1. Avoid a dull sky
The first tip to use reflections more creatively is to photograph them during bad weather. After the rain we usually find the sky to be grey and dull. Luckily the rain creates puddles, and water is a great reflector. Next time you find yourself shooting during a rainy day try looking down to the ground instead of up to the sky.
Similar to the dull sky problem, you can have an area that lacks detail or any visual interest. If it’s made of a reflective material the answer is easy, just find the right angle to capture it. What may have been a boring object, is suddenly filled with details that complement your composition.
3. Create texture
Reflections don’t necessarily have to be mirrored images of reality. The texture of the material or surface will distort the image and you can use that to capture color and shapes. For example, the ripples of water reflecting buildings.
Remember that you can also zoom-in and photograph the reflection as a texture to use later in other images.
4. Abstract photography
Speaking of photographing a texture alone, this can give you some inspiration for doing abstract photography. There are many different angles to approach this subject and reflections are definitely a good one. Here’s an example, but if you feel interested in going deeper into it, check out some Abstract Photos to Inspire You.
5. Change perspective
Shooting common places or subjects that are not interesting enough is always a challenge. Photographing its reflection can be a great alternative to capture it creatively. This forces you to move, crouch, and generally change your point of view. Also, you’ll be looking at the subject backward, and sometimes just a little shift can make the difference.
6. Creates symmetric shapes
Symmetry is beautiful and pleasing. On a subconscious level, it gives us a soothing feeling. I don’t mean just placing your subject in the center and make it identical on both sides. Of course, this is an option, but it’s not the only way. Reflections can create symmetric shapes that can help the overall image become more interesting.
7. Frame your subject
You can also use reflections as a way to direct the viewer’s attention to your subject. For example, placing your subject as a reflection in a mirror or a window literally frames it. If you want to get more creative you can also use a pair of eyeglasses or a spoon.
8. Overlapping planes
One of my favorite qualities of reflections is that they show you two, or more scenes on the same plane. When you look at a mirror you are also seeing what is behind you. With a window, you can even add a third plane when you also add the scene from inside the room, and so on. If you compose the subjects from each scene in a harmonic way you can create a surreal or dream-like image.
9. The reflection IS the subject
Last but not least, a reflection can be a subject in itself. You can make a project or a series just about reflections, it’s just a matter of finding a concept to build upon. If you need some inspiration, I highly advise you to read this Guide to Creating Unique Conceptual Photography.
Come up with an idea and just run with it. I hope this article sparked some inspiration so you can use reflections more creatively! Share your reflection photos in the comments section below and, most of all, have fun!
If you’re a smartphone photographer, then you’ve probably struggled to deal with indoor lighting. After all, smartphones don’t come with a high-quality flash; it’s easy to get noisy images when shooting indoors.
Until now.
Because Profoto has just released two lights made specifically for the smartphone: The Profoto C1 and the Profoto C1 Plus.
What are the C1 and C1 Plus?
The two items are billed as Profoto’s “very first studio lights for smartphones.” They’re small, orb-shaped lights, and they’re compact enough that you can take them anywhere without much hassle.
According to Profoto:
The light the C1 product range delivers is natural looking and beautiful with a soft, gentle fall-off…[F]rom now on you will always have natural-looking, beautiful light with you.
Note that the C1 Plus is both more expensive and more advanced than the C1. The C1 Plus includes a greater power output (4300 lumens versus 1600 lumens). The C1 Plus also includes a thread mount, so you can screw the light onto a stand and shoot with both hands. And the C1 Plus features better battery life than the C1.
Both the C1 and the C1 Plus offer rechargeable batteries. They also include multiple modes for increased flexibility: a continuous shooting mode and a flash mode. To use the Profoto lights, you can pair them with your smartphone via the special Profoto Camera app. Then you can take photos that are synced with the Profoto flash.
The Profoto C1 costs $ 299, while the Profoto C1 Plus costs $ 499.
But just who are these lights for?
If you like to use your smartphone on the fly, without any preparation, then I’d recommend against the Profoto C1. Despite its small size, you probably don’t want to carry the flash with you constantly. But if you’re the type of shooter who often shoots in low-light situations or prefers to capture more carefully considered shots, then the Profoto C1 could be exactly what you need.
If the Profoto C1 captures your attention, then you should also check out another product: The Godox R1, which was announced a few hours after the C1/C1 Plus announcement. The Godox light is similar to the C1 and C1 Plus, though it offers slightly different lighting options. For those hoping to purchase the Godox R1, keep an eye out for a release date!
Would you use either of these lights? what are your thoughts? Share with us in the comments!
With no end in sight to the US's ongoing Huawei ban, which has forced the Chinese smartphone manufacturer to soldier on without access to Google apps and services, many assumed that buying the company's new Mate 30 flagship would be a struggle in the West.
While that's still the case in the UK and many other European territories, Huawei has officially confirmed that its Mate 30 Pro will be getting an Australian release. That said, the regular Mate 30 will not be making its way Down Under for the time being.
In the Mate 30 Pro's local press release, Huawei states that the device "will be available in Australia in Space Silver and Black" and that "its local pricing and availability will be confirmed soon."
The Mate 30 Pro boasts a 6.53-inch OLED display (1,176 x 2,400), the latest Kirin 990 5G chipset, a massive 4,500mAh battery with 40W wired and 27W wireless 'SuperCharge' capability, a Leica-designed quad-camera (40MP + 40MP + 8MP + 3D ToF) on the rear and a triple camera setup (40MP + 16MP + 8MP) on the front for selfies.
No Google for you
Bad news for those hoping to access Google's services on the Mate 30 Pro – at the device's launch in Munich, Germany overnight, Huawei CEO Richard Yu confirmed that users will not be able to sideload Google's apps on the Mate 30 series.
Yu told briefing attendees that "We were forced to do this. We have a good relationship with Google, but the US government forced us to do this and we have no other option."
Instead of the Google Play store, users will have access to Huawei's own app store, though don't expect to find apps like Google Maps or YouTube in there – it remains to be seen how the company will cater to users wanting to use those incredibly popular services.
Watch out
Along with its Mate 30 Pro announcement, Huawei has confirmed that its newly-announced Watch GT 2 range of wearables will also be getting an Australian release.
According to the device's press release, Huawei Watch GT 2 is said to feature "15 sports modes, 10 training modes specifically for running, an enhanced music player and Bluetooth voice calls," along with "new wellness features that allow for hassle-free monitoring of a user’s heart rate, daily sleep and other attributes."
Like the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, the Watch GT 2's Australian pricing and availability will be revealed at a later date.
To help users protect their privacy online and bypass censorship, the privacy protection company Surfshark has launched a new secure DNS resolver for Android called Trust DNS.
The new app allows users to browse the internet securely without being tracked or subject to surveillance. Since Surfshark believes that privacy is an inherent human right, its Trust DNS app is completely free for users to download and use.
Cybersecurity adviser at Surfshark, Naomi Hodges explained why the company decided to launch a free DNS resolver as opposed to a paid one, saying:
“When tech giants began to thrive on data-driven marketing, the concept of online privacy became the essence of internet reality. Sadly, many people cannot afford premium protection software. Instead, they choose free solutions that in most cases are more dangerous than none. Having that in mind, we created Trust DNS to grant a basic level of protection for everyone as an embodiment of our company values.”
Trust DNS
Surfshark's Trust DNS app sets itself apart from the competition by being completely ad-free and by not requiring users to register in order to utilize its service.
Industry-leading security protocols DNS over HTTPS and DNS over TLS help guarantee users' browsing privacy as well as a strict no-logs policy.
The Trust DNS app enables users to disguise their browsing activities online from everyone including ISPs and surveilling agencies. While the app itself does not change a user's IP address, their browsing information cannot be identified.
Surfshark's new service allows people who live in or travel to heavily restrictive countries to access blocked websites. In many cases, these restrictions are enforced by meddling with DNS addresses and Trust DNS is able to resolve these changes.
Interested users can download Surfshark's new Trust DNS app from the Google Play Store.
The Profoto C1 product range are the studio lights for smartphones that deliver great light in your images, anytime and anywhere. Connect it to the Profoto camera app and you hold the secret of professional-looking images. All you have to do is press the button.
Equipment versus photographer, which matters more?
It’s a common question without an easy answer. It’s one that pretty much every photographer has asked themselves at one time or another.
In this article, I’m going to start by identifying the ways in which the equipment matters. And then I’m going to cover the ways in which the photographer matters.
Finally, I’ll address the main question:
Which is more important?
So let’s dive right in.
How does equipment change your photography?
Here’s the thing:
As much as photographers hate to admit it, equipment does matter.
If it didn’t, why would professional photographers spend $ 5000+ on a camera setup?
It’s not a question of whether equipment matters, it’s a question of how much it affects your photography.
So here’s a list of the key reasons equipment matters:
Why your equipment matters
Continuous shooting speeds
Cameras with high continuous shooting rates make it possible to capture amazing action photos without leaving much to chance. A camera that can shoot 12 frames-per-second is going to maximize your chances of getting a gorgeous image in the thick of the action.
Autofocus capabilities
Cameras with more autofocus points, greater autofocus coverage, better tracking, and better autofocus points (e.g., cross-type points) will make it easier to quickly lock focus on your subject and track them as they move. This is useful for any genre of photography that is fast-paced.
Ruggedness
Metal cameras with weather-sealing can handle much more difficult conditions than cameras made of non-weather sealed plastic. You can shoot for longer in the rain, snow, and freezing temperatures without your camera failing, which increases your chance of capturing a once-in-a-lifetime shot.
High-ISO capabilities
Cameras with the most advanced sensors are able to capture noise-free images when shooting at high ISOs. This makes shooting at night without a tripod a much more feasible option.
Resolution
The greater your camera’s megapixel count, the more you can crop your photos. This gives you additional flexibility in post-processing and helps you compensate for a shorter lens.
High dynamic range
Cameras with a high dynamic range maximize the amount of detail you capture in a scene. This gives you more latitude when selecting an exposure. It also allows you to photography high dynamic range scenes without resorting to HDR techniques.
Accurate previews
Mirrorless cameras with high-quality electronic viewfinders (EVFs) give you fairly accurate previews of your images before you press the shutter button. This allows you to get your exposure and depth of field correct, right from the beginning.
Size and weight
Smaller and lighter cameras are easier to carry on long treks and on travel expeditions. And the easier your camera is to carry, the more likely you are to have it with you when a once-in-a-lifetime scene happens right before your eyes.
Image stabilization
Cameras and lenses with some form of image stabilization make it possible to handhold at low shutter speeds. This increases your shooting opportunities in low light and allows you to increase your depth of field during the day.
Optical quality
Higher-quality lenses are sharper and have fewer problems (such as color fringing and distortion). This makes it possible to get tack-sharp shots that look great straight out of the camera.
Focal length
Lenses with different focal lengths allow you to capture different types of shots. If you want to capture sweeping landscape images, you’ll want an ultra-wide lens on hand. If you want to capture a detail shot of a perching eagle, you’ll want a 500mm or 600mm lens. Therefore, different lenses give you different photo opportunities.
How do you, the photographer, change your photography?
Now that we’ve covered the ways in which equipment affects your photography, it’s time to talk about you, the photographer.
What impact do you have in the photo-making process? How do you make a difference in your photography?
Why you matter
Focusing skills
Even if you have the best autofocus system in the world, it won’t matter if you don’t have the capabilities to use it. It takes serious skill to track fast-moving subjects, and it’s something that takes lots of practice to master. If you want to capture gorgeous action shots, you can’t just press the shutter and hope for the best. The autofocus system is part of the equation, but so are you.
Handholding skills
Your ability to handhold is often the difference between a sharp photo and a blurry photo. You’ve often got to keep your hands steady while in the thick of the action, never an easy task. Image stabilization helps, but if your technique isn’t sound, you’ll end up with blurry photos anyway.
Exposure skills
Cameras are pretty good at identifying the right exposure for the scene. But there are plenty of times when the camera’s choice just doesn’t look good. That’s when you have to step in, as the photographer, and take control of your camera’s exposure.
Working with light
As great as modern cameras are, they still can’t tell you how to find good light, and they definitely can’t tell you how to use the light for great shots. That’s all up to you, and it’s something that photographers spend their whole lives studying. Expertly used light can be the sole difference between an amazing photo and a mediocre photo.
Compositional skills
I’m putting this under a single header, but it’s a big one. Composition isn’t something that’s innate, and it’s definitely not something that your camera can control. It’s something that you learn through practice and hard work. And if you don’t bring composition skills to your photography, it’s going to look plain bad. There’s no way around it.
Working with aperture
Choosing a composition is a skill. It’s also a skill to be able to pull off that composition – to be able to use camera settings to your advantage. That’s where you have to leverage your knowledge to choose the aperture and shutter speed you need to capture the perfect shot.
Post-processing skills
This is another huge factor as post-processing skills allow you to take a shot and really turn it into something incredible. Post-processing is how you put the finishing touches on your photos, and it’s how you give your photos that professional flair.
Equipment versus photographer. And the winner is…?
Now that you’ve read this far, you and I can surely agree that both the equipment and the photographer matters.
However, if you look over the two lists, you’ll notice that there are certain aspects of photography that the gear can barely contribute to such as working with light, choosing a composition, putting the final touches on a photo in post-processing, and more.
These are huge aspects of being a photographer. If you can’t do these things, your images will be consistently poor. There’s no other way to say it.
But if you can do these things well, you’ll get amazing photos. Yes, high-quality gear will help. It will increase your chances of getting beautiful shots – if you’re already very skilled. However, while the equipment is important, gear will never get you an amazing photo. At best, gear will get you ultra-sharp, well-exposed, in-focus snapshots – and that’s all. At worst, gear will get you blurry, poorly-exposed images.
In other words, you don’t need incredible gear to get incredible photos. But you do need to be an incredible photographer to get incredible photos.
So…
Which is more important, the equipment or the photographer?
The photographer.
No doubt about it.
What are your thoughts on equipment versus photographer? Do you agree that the photographer matters more than the equipment? Share your thoughts in the comments!
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has been officially announced, and it's arrived alongside two other handsets, the Huawei Mate 30 and the Huawei Mate 30 Lite.
It's the Mate 30 Pro which is the most interesting of the trio, boasting the biggest screen, most power and more advanced camera features.
However, we'll be giving you a run down of all three new Huawei Mate 30 flagship smartphones right here, so you can work out which – if any – is best for you.
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro launch is still happening and we're updating this page with more details as they're revealed on stage.
Huawei Mate 30 Pro release date and price
We're still waiting for Huawei to announced the Mate 30 release date, but we'll update this section as soon as we know more.
As for the Huawei Mate 30 price, that's also currently still unknown, but you expect it to be more expensive than the Huawei P30 Pro which launched earlier this year.
Huawei Mate 30 Pro design and display
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a large, 6.53-inch curved OLED display which Huawei calls its "Horizon Display" offering an "ultimate viewing experience".
It has a resolution of 2400 x 1176, an 18.4:9 aspect ratio and support for HDR. Inside the notch there's a new gesture sensor along with two 3D depth cameras and a selfie camera.
There's no visible earpiece on the front of the Mate 30 Pro, with the speaker built into the display, plus there isn't a volume button on the side of the handset, with it instead being controlled by sliding your finger along the curved side of the screen.
Round the back, Huawei has changed the shape of its camera setup with a large circular finish housing four sensors.
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro will be available in four colors: Classic Black, Space Silver, Cosmic Purple and Emerald Green, and it is IP68 dust and water resistance.
If those colors, or the glass finish they come in, don't take your fancy the Mate 30 Pri also comes in a Vegan Leather Edition, with two color choices; orange and forest green.
The Huawei Mate 30 has a larger 6.62-inch display, but with a lower 2340 x 1080 resolution and a 19.5:9 aspect ratio plus a smaller 26.2mm wider notch.
The Huawei Mate 30 will also be available in four colors with a glass finish: Classic Black, Space Silver, Cosmic Purple and Emerald Green, and it is IP53 dust and water resistance. And it will also be available in the two vegan leather options.
Huawei went to great lengths on stage to explain just how compact its new flagship smartphones are, even though they have large screens, with the bezels all the way round the displays shrunk down massively.
It claims this means the handsets are much easier to hold in one hand.
Huawei Mate 30 Pro specs
Huawei Mate 30
Huawei Mate 30 Pro
Screen size
6.62-inch
6.53-inch
Screen aspect ratio
19.5:9
18.4:9
Screen resolution
2340 x 1080
2400 x 1176
Rear cameras
16MP + 40MP + 8MP
40MP + 40MP + 8MP + 3D
Battey
4,200mAh
4,500mAh
Huawei Mate 30 Pro cameras
The Huawei Mate 30 camera setup includes a 16MP f/2.2 ultra-wide camera, 40MP f/1.8 super-sensing wide camera, 8MP f/2.4 telephoto and a laser focus.
There's OIS and AIS image stabilization and support for a 3x optical and 30x digital zoom.
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro has a more advanced system, with four rear cameras which have been engineered in partnership with camera brand Leica.
There's a 40MP ultra-wide cine camera, 40MP super-sensing wide camera, 8MP telephoto lens and a 3D depth sensing camera.
You also get dual OIS and AIS image stabilization and support for a 3x optical and 30x digital zoom.
The Mate 30 Pro is a series video recording machine too. There's support for 4K HDR+ 60fps capture, 7680fps ultra slow motion, real-time Bokeh video, and low-light capture.
Huawei Mate 30 Pro performance and features
Both the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Mate 30 pack in the flagship Kirin 990 chipset, which features a 5G modem for the 5G variants of each handset.
Huawei is promising groundbreaking 5G speeds will be possible with the Mate 30 Pro 5G and Mate 30 5G, although we'll have to wait for our review units to see if they can live up to the claims.
There's dual-SIM support, with both SIM cards able to support a 5G connection at the same time.
The 990 chip provides improvements in CPU performance, latency and GPU performance over the previous model.
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro comes with a 4,500mAh battery, while the Huawei Mate 30 has a 4,200mAh power pack.
Both phones support super-fast 40W wired charging, and 27W fast wireless charging.
The Huawei Mate 30 Pro, Mate 30 and Mate 30 Lite we're extensively leaked before launch, here's everything we learned ahead of the event.
What does Huawei's trouble with Google mean?
Before we dig into further leaks and rumors, it's important to address the fact the Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro are unlikely to come with access to Google's services. That's likely to be a big problem for some users.
Analyst Dominic Sunnebo, Director of Consumer Insights at Kantar, told TechRadar, "If the Mate 30 does release without access to key Google apps, like Maps and YouTube, it will struggle to sell in any meaningful volumes across Europe.
"Google apps are bread and butter for the majority of users and not having access is a risk few will be willing to take."
Suunebo continued, "Huawei has the scale and expertise to bring out an operating system capable of competing with Android from an interface and efficiency point of view, but without key Google apps it will not be a viable solution in Europe."
Huawei Mate 30 Pro news and rumors
Our closest look at the likely Huawei Mate 30 Pro design comes from leaked renders, showing a circular camera block and a curved screen with a notch. The standard Mate 30 has also been leaked with a similar design, but a smaller notch and a flat screen.
We've also seen a shot of the Huawei Mate 30 Porsche Design, which trades a glass back for a leather one and has a different camera arrangement, but otherwise looks similar to the leaked Mate 30 Pro. An image of a leather-backed case with a strap for this model has also leaked.
Then there's the Huawei Mate 30 Lite, which has a punch-hole camera rather than a notch, and the rear snappers aren't arranged in a circle. All of these can be seen below.
Specs alongside these images suggest that the Huawei Mate 30 Pro will have a Kirin 990 chipset, a 6.7-inch screen and a 4,000mAh battery.
We've seen a similar design previously, as a leaked render shows a circle camera block with the lenses aligned in an X shape. It's a futuristic design for sure, but it's rather surprisingly large, and could be obnoxious in physical form.
That circular block can be seen again in another leak (below), albeit without the 'X' configuration and oddly only seemingly housing three lenses. This leak also highlights the large notch, and seems to show a headphone port on the standard Mate 30, but not on the Mate 30 Pro.
While a design like the ones above is looking likely, we've also seen a Huawei patent which shows a phone case with space on the back for a different camera arrangement.
You can see the image below and based on that it looks like there could be room for five rear lenses, up from three on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and four on the P30 Pro.
Of course, patents don’t always become real devices, and even if this does get used it might not make it to the Huawei Mate 30 Pro, but it would make sense for Huawei to increase the number of lenses on its flagship, given that a number of other phones are doing the same.
This could point to extra lenses on the Huawei Mate 30 Pro. Image Credit: Mobielkopen
It's almost certain the Huawei Mate 30 series will come with 5G onboard, or at least one version of the phone will come with the next-gen internet tech.
The brand new Kirin 990 has been confirmed to feature in the next phones from Huawei, and 5G is one of the big improvements alongside better performance for generic tasks.
A spec leak from a SlashLeaks contributor seems to provide a lot of details about the upcoming phone included the fact it'll come with either 8GB or 12GB of RAM.
The leak, as you can see below, suggests the phone will only come with a 512GB storage size. The leak doesn't reference the standard Mate 30 though, so it may be we see different specs on that handset.
Another report suggests Huawei may be able to include 25W wireless charging, which should mean super quick recharge times for your phone when using wireless pads.
The Mate 30 Pro is also likely to have at least four rear cameras, given that the Huawei P30 Pro does, and it might have a similar design to that phone, including a tiny notch and hardly any bezel.
Having said that, multiple leaks have now shown a design with a larger notch, along with a curvier screen. The curves of the screen can be seen below.
But we've also seen an older set of renders supposedly showing the handset with a punch-hole rather than a notch. The over-sized camera block matches the cutout in the patent leak above, and appears to house at least four cameras.
On the front, this Huawei Mate 30 Pro leak suggests the handset will have dual front-facing cameras, surrounded by screen in a similar fashion to the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus.
Is this our first proper look at the Huawei Mate 30 Pro? (Image Credit: IT Home)
Big camera blocks are starting to become one of the major design points for phones set to launch in the second half of 2019, with the Google Pixel 4 also tipped to adopt a larger bump.
We're expecting the former to be a lens with specific features designed for video recording, but the latter is a bit of a mystery at the moment, as it could refer to many things.
Elsewhere, a leak has suggested that at least one of the phones will have four rear cameras, consisting of two 40MP lenses, an 8MP lens, and a time-of-flight (ToF) depth sensor.
There's going to be an extra Huawei Mate 30 device that isn't the Lite, normal or Pro version, and that's the Huawei Mate 30 RS Porsche Edition. We don't know much about this phone other than the fact Huawei has confirmed it itself, but we're expecting it to have a minor spec bump over the other Mate 30 devices.
On the eve of the Huawei Mate 30 launch, a final leak showed off everything about the Mate 30 Pro, which slightly takes the thunder from Huawei's sails for its launch event. That is, if the leak proves to be true, and we've no way of knowing if it is. There isn't long to wait to know for sure though.
