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The Ultimate Solution to Crappy Video Call Lighting: Introducing Qualcomm’s AI-Powered "AI Portrait Video Re-lighting"

We’ve all been there – that dreaded video call where the lighting is so bad, it’s like we’re trapped in a dark cave. But fear not, dear friends, for Qualcomm has come to the rescue with its newly announced Snapdragon 8 Elite mobile chipset featuring an AI-powered, real-time lighting tool that’s about to change the game.

Imagine being able to add a virtual, movable light source that maps to the contours of your face to better illuminate it in heavily backlit environments. This lighting can be adjusted manually or let your phone’s AI do the work for you, all without added latency. It’s like having a personal lighting director at your fingertips!

Qualcomm showcased this technology at Snapdragon Summit 2024, demonstrating its potential in a dummy phone (think Samsung Galaxy S25, OnePlus 13, Xiaomi 15 Ultra, and so on). With this feature, you can say goodbye to looking like a seedy Omegle user from 2010 and hello to a more professional, polished video call experience.

But what does it all mean, you ask? In simple terms, this technology allows your phone to adjust the lighting settings in real-time, ensuring that you look your absolute best on camera. No more harsh shadows, no more overexposure, no more writer’s cramp (just kidding, that’s not a thing… or is it?).

So, what’s the catch? Well, for one, this feature is exclusive to the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which means you might not see it on all phones. But, according to Qualcomm’s Senior Director of Product Management, Judd Heape, it’s up to the OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) to decide how to integrate this feature into their main products.

The possibilities are endless, folks! Imagine having the option to add this lighting feature to still portraits, too! And who knows, maybe we’ll see a "Portraits by Qualcomm" label popping up on photos taken with the best Android phones in the near future.

In conclusion, we’re thrilled to see Qualcomm using its Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset to develop practical generative AI tools like this one. It’s about time we had more control over our video call lighting, and we can’t wait to see what the future holds for this technology.

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