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Summary
The dawn and subsequent reign of Facebook has spawned a number of alternative social networks, Instagram being one of the newer stars on the horizon. Oh, and in case you haven't heard, Facebook took over Instagram, which is why my guess is that most of you will definitely be familiar with the photo sharing slash network platform and app. The merge made a lot of Instagram yay-sayers actually turn their backs on the service, due to a conflict with data policies and protection.
There are a lot of photo aficionados out there who quite simply don't want to sign the rights to their pics over to third, fourth and fifth parties, and therefore prefer not to use an app that belongs to Facebook. This is precisely the reason we've decided to share a few Instagram alternatives with you. Pixlr-o-matics is one of them. Read on for more.
Features & Use
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Test device: LG Optimus Black
Android version: 2.3.4
Root: No
Modifications: No
Pixlr-o-matics is about 6,9 MB and can be moved to the SD card. It requires only three permissions and they strike me as perfectly kosher.
You can add fun retro effects to your photos in a snap and transform your photos into cool looking vintage images. Editing is as easy as one, two, three with Pixlr-o-
Pixlr-o-matic is similar to Instagram in the sense that it can be used to apply a plethora of filters, effects and frames to your photos. There are 25 filters in total, many of them of the vintage / lomo variety. Additional effects, filters and frames can be downloaded.
Once you've selected if you'd like to shoot a new picture or edit an already existing one, you will be automatically be redirected to the editing modes section. Choose which filters, effects or frames you'd like to add to your image by scrolling through the available options and taking your pick.
Another alternative is to allow effects to be randomly added to a photo. Keep hitting the button for more combos, until an image that you're satisfied with is generated. You can share you results via imm.io, Facebook, email or Twitter.
As mentioned, there are more effects, etc. that can be downloaded. To do so, simply go to the shop and select a data package.
Bottom line:
Pixlr-o-matic can hold its own against Instagram. There are lots of filters and effects to play around with, the quality of which is nothing to sneeze at! A great photo app, we recommend it!
Screen & Controls
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Pixlr-o-matics is easy to use. The scrollbar makes for great browsing of different effects, filters and frames, as well as switching from one to the other. Great design and controls.
Speed & Stability
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Pixlr-o-matics runs smoothly and didn't crash while we were testing it. Filters are added in real time, allowing users to get a great preview of the end result.
Price/Performance Ratio
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Pixlr-o-matics is available for free from the App Center. It features ad banners.
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Lisa, Oct 2, 2012
Stoked I've been looking for a good Bokeh effect app and this one is great. Plus it has a ton of other editing possibilities.
Charlene, Oct 2, 2012
LOVE IT This app is easy to use, loads fast, and you can edit any size picture -- none of this "square only" business. Tonnes of filters, and best of all, FREE
Maris, Oct 2, 2012
Photoshop what? I didn't expect much from this app, I was just looking for something equal to my friend's vintage cam iPhone app, and man, I didn't have a clue to what kind of treasure I had stumbled upon. This app is simply great and if you know and got a hand of how to properly apply these filters you can make an eyecandy almost out of every photo you take with your phones camera. And I am a graphic designer and had spent my time with photoshop enough to say that this thing is brilliant! Just lacks contrast adjustment.
Lita, Oct 2, 2012
Flawless This app is completely flawless!! Easy to use and many great effects you'll find there.
Antu, Oct 2, 2012
Lots of effects It only needs text and maybe stickers to be perfect, but great app! Also effects should be in order, the ones you use most first
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