Photo: Mitchell Clark A camera companion app can unlock convenience and useful creative controls, provided it actually works ...

There’s more to a great camera phone than hardware. Sure, camera sensors, focal lengths, and the chipset all have a major role to play. However, a phone’s camera app can make or break the experience.

is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview. Adobe’s Project ...