New photo app makes your snaps batter with AI

Microsoft may be dropping away from the smartphone race but that doesn't mean they're out for the count, as they've got a new app to help you take better pictures.

Pix is a camera app which uses advanced technology to make things easier for you. When you snap a picture it takes multiple shots and chooses the best one, while also doing all manner of behind the scenes fanciness to make sure that faces look well exposed. It even smooths out videos and creates handy little animated GIFs.

Here's an overview.