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Car Chases Made Easy: Galaxy S26's Horizon Lock
28 Feb
Summary
- New Horizontal Lock feature stabilizes video, even with extreme phone tilting.
- Tested on Barcelona streets, capturing speeding Porsche and Maserati autos.
- Ideal for filming fast subjects or salvaging shaky footage during emergencies.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 introduces a remarkable Horizontal Lock feature, designed to stabilize video footage. This advanced stabilization mode allows users to tilt their phones extensively while maintaining a steady horizon, as demonstrated during testing in Barcelona.
The feature was effectively utilized on Barcelona's streets, where luxury vehicles like Porsches and Maseratis frequently appear. By employing the Horizontal Lock, shaky movements from tracking fast-moving cars were transformed into smooth, professional-looking videos. This capability is especially useful for capturing subjects that move quickly and unpredictably.
Beyond casual use, the Horizontal Lock offers significant advantages in challenging recording conditions. It can salvage footage from severely shaky camera work, proving invaluable during emergencies, disasters, or even in conflict zones. For everyday users, this feature ensures that casual videos are more stable and aesthetically pleasing.
